Virtual private networks (VPNs) are used most often on computers and mobile devices. However, they are useful even on streaming sticks. With a VPN, you can access any region-locked service like Hulu or watch content from different regions through your streaming stick. If you own an Amazon Fire TV Stick, using a VPN on this device can open you up to a whole new world of content streaming and safe use.
While that will allow you to legally access content from another region, you can also engage in secure web browsing using the Native Silk Browser or the Firefox browser. In this article, we walk you through the process of installing VPN on Fire TV Stick among other things.
Does your Fire TV Stick need a VPN
You may be wondering why you might need a VPN on your Fire TV Stick. Well, the reason is no different than why a VPN is used on your mobile devices and computers.
First, a VPN allows you to use certain apps or services that you wouldn’t normally be able to access because they might be region-locked. With a VPN, you can bypass geo-restrictions of your content to watch some Netflix series and shows that aren’t available in your region. Security and privacy is another useful use case of a VPN on the Fire TV Stick.
Let’s say you go on vacation with a Fire TV Stick and you should use a VPN when connecting to your hotel’s Wi-Fi. VPNs provide encryption to hide and protect your data from malicious spoofs looking to steal your information (passwords, personal details, etc) on public Wi-Fi networks.
Finally, if you don’t want your Internet Service Provider (ISP) to monitor your browsing or streaming activities—and other data they sometimes sell to advertisers—a VPN is the way to go. the best for you.
Install VPN on Fire TV Stick
Before continuing to guide you on how to install VPN on Fire TV Stick, we strongly recommend that you don’t use free VPN on any of your devices. Be it your smartphone, tablet, laptop or Fire TV Stick. Free VPNs have a dark side, and we’ve covered everything you need to know about the (possible) dangers of using a free VPN. In this guide, we will show you how to download and use IPVanish on your Fire TV Stick.
We chose IPVanish because it is among the best VPNs for Fire TV Stick. Plus, we’ll show you two different ways to install IPVanish (and other VPN apps of your choice) on the Fire TV Stick. Let’s go.
Another VPN you can try is ExpressVPN. It is a privacy-oriented VPN service and is generally considered one of the best of them all. In addition to its wide server network, it also boasts a strict no-logs policy and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Besides, it also allows you to watch US Netflix.
Tech-specific guide: Get a special 49% discount when you sign up for ExpressVPN using this link.
Method 1: From the Amazon App Store
The Fire TV Stick comes with a built-in app store powered by Amazon. It comes with a lot of apps for the Fire TV Stick. To download a VPN from the Amazon App Store, follow the steps below.
Step 1: Navigate to the Search section of the Fire TV Stick and search for IPVanish use the Fire TV Stick remote control.
Pro Tip: Hold the Voice Button on your Fire TV Stick to activate voice search and instruct Alexa to search IPVanish VPN (or whatever VPN you choose). That saves you from typing with the remote.
Step 2: As you type, some related suggestions will appear below the virtual keyboard. Select ipvanish from the results.
Step 3: Select IPVanish VPN in the ‘Apps & Games’ section.
Step 4: Select the ‘Download (Free Download)’ icon to install the VPN on your device.
Note: You may see a Download icon (instead of Download) if you previously downloaded the app on a device connected to your Amazon account.
That downloads and installs the IPVanish VPN app on your Fire TV Stick.
Step 5: After successful installation, select Open to launch the VPN application.
For any VPN you choose to install on your Fire TV Stick, you will most likely be asked to log into your account (with the VPN client). So you should have an account with your VPN subscription before installing it on Fire TV Stick. Otherwise, you cannot sign up for an account directly in the Fire TV Stick version of most VPN apps. In addition, creating an account on the Fire TV Stick is quite inconvenient.
Step 6: Enter your account credentials and log in.
Once you’re signed in, continue using the same VPN app as on your mobile device(s) and PC.
Method 2: Sideloading VPN
Sideloading simply means installing an app onto your Fire TV Stick from sources other than the built-in Amazon App Store. You may be forced to download an app if the VPN you want to install on your Fire TV Stick is not officially available on the Amazon App Store. You can download the setup file from the VPN’s website and download it to your Fire TV Stick.
Prepare before downloading
To do that, you must make sure that your Fire TV Stick supports installing apps from third-party sources. Here’s how to check.
Step 1: Navigate to the Fire TV Stick Settings menu.
Step 2: Select the ‘My Fire TV’ option.
Step 3: Next, select Developer Options from the ‘My Fire TV’ menu.
Step 4: Select the ‘Applications from Unknown Sources’ option.
A warning telling you about the risk that comes with installing and using apps from unknown sources will be displayed on your screen.
Step 5: Select Enable.
And that’s it. You can now install apps from other sources (e.g. websites) on your Fire TV Stick. Don’t forget to disable it once you have installed and activated the VPN app.
Loading VPN
To install a VPN on your Fire TV Stick from a website, you will need a download agent that allows you to download files from the internet. ‘Downloader’ is one of the best download clients for Fire TV Stick and that’s what we used to download the VPN setup file from IPVanish’s website.
Follow the steps below to learn how to download/download the VPN’s setup file to your Fire TV Stick.
Step 1: Navigate to the Search section of the Fire TV Stick and search for Downloader using the Fire TV Stick remote.
Alternatively, hold the Voice button on the Fire TV Stick remote and say downloader.
Step 2: Select Downloader from the search results/suggestions.
Step 3: Select the Downloader application (as shown below).
Step 4: Select the Get or Download button.
That will install the Downloader app on your Fire TV Stick.
Step 5: After successful installation, select Open to launch Downloader.
Step 6: In the address bar, enter the URL of the website or the download link of the VPN app you want to download the Fire TV Stick from.
Step 7: To download IPVanish, enter the download URL – www.ipvanish.com/software/android/IPVanish.apk and press the Start button.
Note: IPVanish VPN app download URL is case sensitive. Make sure you note which letters are capitalized and enter the URL as written above. IPV in IPVansih must be entered in capital letters.
Step 8: Downloader proceeds to automatically download and install the VPN app on your Fire TV Stick. However, you must validate the settings. Now click on Settings in the lower right corner of your screen.
Step 9: Do not open the application immediately after installation. Instead, tap Done.
That will take you back to the Downloader’s download panel.
Step 10: Now, select Delete to remove the VPN setup file from your Fire TV Stick. That saves space for other relevant files on your streaming stick.
Step 11: Select Delete to confirm.
Now go back to your Fire TV Stick home page to launch the VPN. If you don’t find the app on the homepage, navigate to Settings > Applications > Manage Installed Applications > IPVanish VPN.
Next, select Launch App.
Proceed to sign in to the app by entering your account credentials. Additionally, the VPN app will now appear in the Recents section of your Fire TV Stick home page.
Uninstall VPN from Fire TV Stick
If for some reason you don’t need to use VPN on your Fire TV Stick anymore, here’s how to remove/uninstall apps from your device.
Step 1: Launch the Fire TV Stick Settings menu.
Step 2: Select Applications.
Step 3: Next, select ‘Manage Installed Apps’.
Step 4: Click on the VPN app you want to uninstall.
Step 5: Select Uninstall.
Step 6: Select Uninstall to confirm your action.
Unlimited Streaming
Before downloading a VPN on your Fire TV Stick, be sure to check the app’s requirements. That’s because some VPNs don’t support Fire TV Stick First (first) Generation. With a VPN installed on your Fire TV Stick, you’ve opened yourself up to a whole new world of content and streaming experiences. You can also stream privately and securely. The methods listed in this article apply to any VPN that you might want to install on your Fire TV Stick.
Next: Are you having trouble connecting your Fire TV Stick to the internet? Check out 7 ways to fix Wi-Fi connection problems on Fire TV stick in the article linked below.
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