There's an easy way to watch your favorite shows securely. The NordVPN app for Android TV is one fo the few apps out there to provide VPN support for the Android TV!
Elle Friberg
Jun 13, 2018 · 3 min read
Binge-watchers, hardcore TV fans and occasional streamers can all enjoy the benefits of a VPN on their Android TV. NordVPN's server network ensures a fast and reliable VPN connection wherever you are.
The app is designed to match your Android TV perfectly. We've been offering a VPN for android phones for a while, but now it's available for your TV as well. The native app interface makes everything, from setting it up to connecting to VPN, extremely easy.
By having NordVPN on your Android TV, you can enhance your streaming experience in a number of ways.
Since your smart TV is connected to the Internet, it becomes vulnerable to the same cyber threats as your computer, tablet, or smartphone. NordVPN for Android TV uses the OpenVPN security protocol to encrypt your online data, so your sensitive data is protected from hackers and snoopers. When you use VPN, even your Internet service provider can’t see what you’re watching and collect data on your TV viewing habits.
VPN lets you seize the full potential of video apps that come pre-installed with the Android TV box. Sometimes, living in a specific part of the world might mean lesser or wider selection of online content. But not with VPN. Once you get NordVPN on your TV, you can turn it into your own entertainment hub and enjoy streaming freedom.
NordVPN offers over 5200 servers in 60 countries
Sometimes, Internet service providers (ISPs) differentiate traffic to slow down connection speeds for specific online activities. Streaming often tops the list, resulting in video buffering. This is a real practice, and you can find out more about bandwidth throttling here. Hardly anything can be more annoying than the latest episode of your favorite show getting interrupted, right? Well, now you can prevent it from happening by using NordVPN for your smart TV.
Watch your favorite content without any limitations.
NordVPN for Android TV comes extremely user-friendly and packed with supreme features to let you enjoy your favorite shows without compromising your privacy.
Quick connect
Our star feature makes appearance in the NordVPN app for Android TV to make connecting to VPN a breeze. Simply hit Quick Connect, and our algorithms will pick the best server for you in terms of speed, latency, and performance, and connect you instantly.
CyberSec
The CyberSec security suite is integrated into our app for Android TV to protect your Internet-connected smart TV against malware and cyber-threats. Note: Due to Google's policies, the CyberSec feature will no longer block ads on the NordVPN app downloaded from the Google Play Store. To continue to block ads in addition to malicious websites, download the .apk version of the app offered exclusively on our website.
Tough encryption
Just like the NordVPN mobile app for Android, the TV app uses the OpenVPN security protocol. It ensures the ultimate security through cutting-edge encryption technology.
TCP ports
If you want to go advanced, you can switch between the UDP and TCP Internet protocols depending on your preferences for connection speed and reliability.
Specialty servers
The server categories you are used to seeing in our apps for other platforms are available in NordVPN for Android TV as well. Select among P2P, Onion over VPN, Double VPN and Obfuscated servers for extra security and online freedom.
And you know what the greatest part is? Since you can have 6 simultaneous connections under a single NordVPN account, you never need to choose which device you want to secure with VPN. Simply secure them all!
The NordVPN app for Android TV is available on Google Play Store. Here’s how to set it up on your smart TV:
You can also check the video below for the workflow:
With NordVPN, lay back, relax and dive into the shows you love. Online freedom at your fingertips.