Chromecast VPN: Privacy and security

Yes, NordVPN works with Chromecast. You can set it up in several ways — from downloading the NordVPN app on your Google TV to connecting your Chromecast to a VPN router. Using Chromecast with a VPN offers many benefits. You can access your favorite content securely, even if you travel abroad. A VPN also prevents ISP tracking, letting you enjoy more online privacy and even avoid traffic-based bandwidth throttling.

Yes, you can use Chromecast abroad. However, not all your favorite streaming services may be available when you travel abroad. Connecting to a VPN may help you overcome some of these restrictions and access your home content wherever you go.

Using a free Chromecast VPN isn’t recommended. Free VPNs typically don’t offer the best and most secure service — and may even put your privacy at risk. When a VPN doesn’t charge you for its services, it has to make money in other ways. That’s why it may bombard you with ads, push you to get the paid version, or even track and sell your data to third parties. When looking for the best Chromecast VPN, choose a reliable, paid VPN service that takes user security and privacy seriously.

If Chromecast isn’t working with a VPN, check whether your Chromecast is on the same network as the device you’re casting from. For example, if you’re trying to cast from your laptop connected to a VPN to your Wi-Fi-connected Chromecast, it won't work because the laptop is on another (virtual) network.

The best way to work around this problem and have all your devices protected simultaneously is to install the VPN on your router. Then, all your devices will be on the same network and able to communicate without problems.

On top of that, if you’re using Windows or Android to cast, you can enable access to the local network in the app settings. Doing so will allow other devices on the network to be accessed while being connected to the VPN.

According to Google’s privacy policy, it may collect system activity, crash reports, and usage data, including the apps and domains you cast. However, you can go to your Chromecast’s settings and delete this data or completely reset your device.