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Apple TV is a great way to watch shows at home, but it suffers from some of the same problems as other online streaming services and tools. Luckily, you can use an Apple TV VPN to solve some of those issues. We’ll show you how.
Daniel Markuson
Oct 04, 2021 · 1 min read
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As any NordVPN review will tell you, there are plenty of benefits to using the service that won’t be exclusively limited to Apple TV, but there’s a catch – you’ll need to install NordVPN in a way that will let your Apple TV use it. NordVPN works on plenty of devices, but with Apple TV it’s a bit more complicated.
Apple TVs don’t support VPN software, but it doesn’t mean that you can’t secure it with a VPN connection. It’s just that setting an Apple TV VPN is going to take a few extra steps. There are a few ways to do this:
In this blog post, we’ll cover all three ways you can set up Apple TV VPN, pros and cons of doing so, why you need a VPN, and why NordVPN is your best choice.
The most common way to set up a VPN on Apple TV is to use your router with NordVPN.
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Instead of just using an app, you’ll have to install NordVPN directly on your router. The process of installing a VPN on your router depends on its firmware, however most installations will have three steps:
Check out our guides for routers that support a VPN connection here. Read our blog post for more information about how to set up a VPN on a router and why.
Running NordVPN on your router comes with pros and cons.
Pros:
Cons:
If your router can't run NordVPN but you want a router that does, check out our tutorial page or visit our partners at Flashrouters – they sell consumer routers that come pre-set-up with NordVPN!
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If you can't or don't want to connect your router to NordVPN, there is another way to give your Apple TV VPN access. By using NordVPN on your laptop and then using that laptop as a router, you'll effectively give your Apple TV VPN access!
There are a couple of issues with this approach. First of all, Mac laptops currently do not support this function. They can share their internet connections easily, but devices that connect to them won't receive VPN coverage. You can set up such a connection on a Windows computer, but the setup process is relatively advanced.
There are two main ways to share the virtual private network connection on your computer:
To turn your Windows laptop into a VPN router, check out our detailed tutorial. Warning – it's fairly advanced!
SmartDNS has its benefits but it doesn’t protect your device or encrypt your traffic the way a VPN connection would.
NordVPN supports SmartDNS feature. Here’s how to set up SmartDNS on NordVPN for Apple TV:
There are plenty of reasons why this award-winning VPN provider is your best choice. From securing multiple devices, to the number of servers, here are some of the reasons why you should go for NordVPN:
Which routers work with a VPN?
Whether or not a router can support a VPN connection depends on its firmware. You can find supported routers and firmware here.
Do routers have a VPN built in?
Yes, some routers come with a VPN pre-installed. If you’re looking to purchase a new VPN router, check out this page for our best picks.
How do I tell which generation of Apple TV I have?
There are few ways you can check your Apple TV’s generation. Go to your Apple TV’s Settings, then choose General, and go to About. Here the model of your Apple TV will be displayed. You can also check the bottom of your Apple TV.
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