Best VPN Apps for Apple TV

Setting up a VPN on your Apple TV 4K lets you bypass geo-restrictions and access services that aren’t normally available to you. With tvOS 17, VPN apps can now be installed directly on Apple TV.

VPN apps currently available for Apple TV include NordVPN, PureVPN, IPVanish, ExpressVPN, and more. Here are the best VPN apps currently available for Apple TV…

Using a VPN to virtually change your location has many benefits with streaming services, as a lot of video content is isolated to different regions due to licensing agreements. Services offer very different content lists depending on your geographic location.

However, until now, it was quite difficult to use a VPN with the Apple TV box. The Apple TV did not support VPN natively and that meant you had to set up a VPN on your router and proxies connections through it. However, with tvOS 17, the Apple TV can be easily configured to use a VPN connection directly by downloading a compatible VPN app from the App Store.

How to set up a VPN on Apple TV

To set up a VPN on Apple TV, update to tvOS 17 and then download one of the compatible VPN apps listed below from the App Store.

Sign up for the VPN service and press the activation button in the app to activate the VPN connection on your Apple TV device. Once a connection is successfully established, tvOS will display a “VPN app connected” message in the corner of the screen.

Once you’re done, you can disable VPN from the app or go to the Settings app and manage installed VPN profiles in the VPN & device management section.

VPN apps for Apple TV

NordVPN has released its Apple TV app, bringing the popular VPN service for computers into the living room. NordVPN allows you to change your geographic location and access content from streaming services without geographic restrictions. Choose from VPN servers in over 60 countries. With the NordVPN app, your Apple TV network traffic is encrypted and securely routed through NordVPN servers. Communication uses the NordLynx protocol for maximum bandwidth and speed throughput.

Surfshark VPN is now available on Apple TV with one-click setup. Subscribe online, then download the tvOS app and log in to start browsing through the VPN on your Apple TV box. Surfshark lets you connect to more than 3200 servers in 100 countries, has AE2-256 encryption, and allows unlimited simultaneous connections. This means you can stream on your Apple TV while your whole household is also using Surfshark VPN on their devices.

PureVPN has received thousands of five-star reviews for its iPhone and iPad app, and is now available on the Apple TV app store. The interface displays a list of available server locations, with easy download and upload speed tests so you can compare your options before connecting. PureVPN offers high-speed connections in more than 90 locations around the world, perfect for streaming in 4K and HD.

IPVanish is now available on the tvOS App Store. IPVanish offers a choice of more than 2,500 servers around the world. The tvOS app makes it easy to browse the directory to find the server of your choice. You can save multiple locations as favorites to easily switch between them and use the Optimal Location feature to automatically select a nearby VPN relay server with the best connection to you, optimizing speed and response latency.

ExpressVPN

ExpressVPN also released an Apple TV app this month. As one of the biggest brands with Apple TV support, the app lets you browse securely with servers in over 105 countries worldwide. Download the app, log in to your existing ExpressVPN account by scanning the QR code, and press a button to start using Apple TV over the ExpressVPN network.

The first VPN app available for Apple TV is FlowVPN. The app allows you to easily connect through their VPN and select your preferred VPN server using a visual map interface. You will then be assigned a virtual IP address located in that geographic location. FlowVPN supports WireGard and IPSec protocol options. You can try FlowVPN with a free trial. Get the FlowVPN app from the App Store.

SwizzVPN

SwizzVPN offers VPNs with locations in Switzerland and many other countries worldwide, with unlimited speed and bandwidth. Uniquely, they offer one-time activation options, so you don’t need a monthly subscription to use them. Their Apple TV app may not be the prettiest app you’ve ever seen, but it’s functional: choose from a list of servers, then hit the big green “Connect” button to get started.

Tail scale

Tailscale is now available on Apple TV. Tailscale allows you to create your own secure peer-to-peer network without relying on an intermediary corporate server network. You can choose an exit node through which all traffic from the Apple TV will be routed, or the Apple TV itself can be set as the exit node. You can use Tailscale for free with up to 3 users and 100 devices.

VPNIFY

VPNIFY is now available on Apple TV and uniquely their VPN offers a generous free, ad-supported tier on desktop. This means you can occasionally browse via proxy and try out their service without having to pay anything; reasonably priced premium plans are available for Apple TV and all platforms as optional upgrades. They have plenty of geolocations to choose from and no bandwidth usage limits for streaming and downloads.

X-VPN offers 8000 proxy servers in 50 locations worldwide to choose from. It can automatically find the fastest server for you. You can change the location with one click. One X-VPN account allows browsing on up to five devices. They have a strict user privacy policy and do not keep any data logs. Sign up for a subscription in the app with monthly and annual plans.

SafeShell promises fast and secure browsing with their collection of high-speed servers available in locations around the world. Their high-speed VPN connections allow you to stream in HD. Try SafeShell with a free trial before committing to a subscription. You can easily sign up with weekly, monthly, or yearly plans via in-app purchases. Their “zero logs” policy means you can rest assured that they don’t store any online activity or connection logs.

We will update this list as more VPN apps for Apple TV on tvOS 17 become available.