VPN for smart TVs: Fast, private, and easy to use
Protect your streaming with fast, secure VPN connections and easy setup for any smart TV
- Set up a VPN on smart TV quickly with native apps or simple alternative methods
- Avoid ISP throttling and maintain speeds with a 40Gbps server network
- Protect your viewing habits with robust encryption and a no-logs policy
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Why use a VPN on your smart TV?
Explore the key streaming and privacy benefits a VPN adds to smart TVs
Get fast, consistent streaming
A smart TV VPN delivers the speed and stability you need on your go-to subscriptions, whether you’re watching cricket in India or Premier League highlights in the UK.
Strong VPN encryption helps you avoid content-based ISP throttling, so your streaming quality can remain steady across your regular streaming accounts.
Keep your viewing private
Using a VPN on your smart TV provides greater peace of mind while catching up on your favorite shows—at home, or while using an Airbnb’s smart TV while traveling.
A quality VPN for smart TVs keeps your streaming activity private from local ISPs and unwanted third parties. IP masking hides your virtual location and viewing habits, both at home and on shared networks.
Protect every device on your network
A smart TV VPN with router compatibility creates whole-home coverage. With only 1 VPN connection, it ensures every device, such as your Samsung TV and smart home gadgets, stays automatically secured.
Native VPN apps for Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, and more give you direct control and faster setup on compatible devices.
How to install ExpressVPN on your smart TV?
Flexible set up options for all smart TVs
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Use the ExpressVPN app
ExpressVPN’s apps for smart TV platforms, like Android TV, offer quick installation and an intuitive interface, letting you connect with a single click.
You get full VPN encryption, fast speeds, and access to robust security features across supported models.
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Configure MediaStreamer for devices without VPN apps
You can set up MediaStreamer on Samsung Smart TV, LG, and other models that don’t support VPN apps.
While it lacks VPN encryption, MediaStreamer delivers fast speeds by focusing purely on DNS-based routing.
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Set up a VPN for LG smart TVs and more via a router
You can use ExpressVPN’s Aircove router to protect every connected device, including any smart TVs.
Our Aircove and Aircove Go routers* come with built-in VPN protection for plug-and-play convenience.
*An ExpressVPN subscription is required for VPN functionality on Aircove.
How to set up ExpressVPN’s native smart TV app
Get simple setup and protection through ExpressVPN’s apps for Android TV, Apple TV, and more
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Step 1
Sign up for ExpressVPN
Choose a subscription and sign up with a 30-day money-back guarantee*.
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Step 3
Connect to a VPN server and stream your accounts
Choose a VPN server location, connect, and start streaming.
ExpressVPN features for smart TVs
Purpose-built VPN tools that support the way you stream and game
Reliable streaming with servers in 105 countries
ExpressVPN’s widespread server network is regularly tested with local platforms to ensure you can keep watching without giving up your privacy.
Thousands of servers across 105 countries support reliable viewing with fast speeds from a server nearby, regardless of where you are. Refreshed server IP addresses and ongoing maintenance help you stay safely connected through your usual accounts.
Speeds and privacy for HD and live content
Catch live events and HD/4K shows via your accounts in clear quality on your big screen with ExpressVPN’s fast connections.
Our 40Gbps servers and the Lightway protocol deliver top speeds for streaming. Plus, ExpressVPN uses 256-bit encryption—the strongest standard available—to mask your activity from ISPs, helping you avoid content-based throttling during high-bandwidth use.
Full control with customizable features
Watching from a busy household is easy when you control what travels through ExpressVPN.
Split tunneling lets you route non-essential apps outside the encrypted tunnel, prioritizing bandwidth for streaming. A built-in malware filter and ad blocker can help reduce risks and distractions while you browse or load apps on smart TVs like Android TV or Fire TV.
Trustworthy protection and 24/7 customer support
Your viewing activity stays truly private. ExpressVPN follows a strict no-logs policy and uses TrustedServer technology that clears session data on every reboot. Our privacy policy and server infrastructure undergo regular independent audits, so you can stream confidently.
And if you ever need guidance or setup help on any smart TV model, our round-the-clock, expert support is always available.
ExpressVPN works with a wide range of smart TVs
Match your smart TV with the ideal ExpressVPN setup approach
| Smart TV platform | Available setup methods |
| Android TV / Google TV ( Chromecast , Sony, TCL, Philips, Hisense, Nvidia Shield ) | Native app, Aircove, MediaStreamer |
| Amazon Fire TV & Fire TV Stick | Native app, Aircove, MediaStreamer |
| Apple TV (tvOS) | Native app, Aircove, MediaStreamer |
| Samsung Smart TV (Tizen OS) | Aircove, MediaStreamer |
| LG Smart TV (webOS) | Aircove, MediaStreamer |
| Roku TV | Aircove, MediaStreamer |
| Vizio Smart TV | Aircove, MediaStreamer |
| Panasonic Smart TV | Aircove, MediaStreamer |
Advanced VPN features for smart TVs
Beyond-basics features to enhance your VPN on smart TV experience
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More consistent connections with automatic obfuscation
Automatic obfuscation activates on restrictive networks to help maintain consistent connections to your usual streaming services on your smart TV.
If you're streaming in university housing or using an Airbnb's smart TV while traveling, you won't need to adjust any settings manually. ExpressVPN’s obfuscation works in the background, ensuring access without hassle.
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Fewer interruptions with a dedicated IP
ExpressVPN’s dedicated IP gives you a consistent IP address that’s used only by you, streamlining your login experience on smart TV apps.
You'll encounter fewer security verification prompts when accessing streaming services or YouTube accounts, saving you time on multi-step authentication. This is especially convenient when typing with a TV remote.
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Frequently asked questions about VPNs on smart TVs
Get straightforward explanations to help you choose the right TV VPN setup
Can you use a VPN on a smart TV?
Yes, ExpressVPN works on all smart TVs through router setup, which provides full VPN protection. Native apps are available for Android TV, Fire TV, and Apple TV, while MediaStreamer (our Smart DNS without VPN encryption) works on Samsung, LG, and other models that don't support VPN apps.
How do I install a VPN on my smart TV?
Installation is easy. Android TV, Fire TV, and Apple TV users can download the ExpressVPN app directly. For Samsung, LG, and other models, set up our MediaStreamer or configure your router using our step-by-step guides. And if you need assistance, ExpressVPN's 24/7 live support is available to help.
Is using a VPN on my TV safe and legal?
Yes, using a VPN on your smart TV is safe and legal in most countries. ExpressVPN secures your streaming with 256-bit AES encryption and a strict no-logs policy, preventing tracking on your connection. Always ensure any content you access complies with your streaming service's terms and local laws.
Does MediaStreamer offer VPN-like protection?
No. MediaStreamer is a Smart DNS service that routes DNS queries to help you access streaming content, but it doesn't mask your IP address or encrypt your connection. For full privacy protection and to avoid ISP throttling, use ExpressVPN's VPN app or router setup instead.
What should I look for in a smart TV VPN?
The best smart TV VPN ensures fast speeds, strong privacy protection, and broad device compatibility. ExpressVPN offers 10Gbps servers with Lightway protocol, leak protection, and easy setup for TVs without native apps—delivering reliable HD streaming and full network privacy without compromising performance.
Can I use ExpressVPN on more than one device?
Yes, you can connect 10 to 14 devices simultaneously, depending on your subscription option. This covers your TV, phone, laptop, console, and more with the same protection. ExpressVPN's fast servers maintain stable connections even when multiple devices stream at once, ideal for families and shared homes.
Will a VPN slow down my streaming speeds?
A VPN can slightly affect speeds due to encryption, but ExpressVPN minimizes this with 10Gbps servers and Lightway protocol. You'll get reliable connections for 4K streaming and live sports. You may even see improved stability by avoiding content-based ISP throttling on your network.
