There are several reasons you may want to use a VPN on your Android TV box, but it’s not available as a stock option like it is in Android phones or tablets. Fortunately, there are a few ways around this.
If Your Provider Offers It: Use a Standalone VPN App
There are a few standalone VPN options available for Android TV, which should do the job—especially if the VPN you subscribe to already offers one of these choices.
That’s a simple solution: install the app, sign in, and boom—done.
If you’re not one of the lucky few whose VPN offers directly Android TV support, however, things are a little murkier. And for that, you’ll need to use OpenVPN.
For Everyone Else: How to Set up OpenVPN on Android TV
First off, you’ll need a VPN account. I’m using StrongVPN here, which I’ve found to be incredibly reliable and offer all the features that I personally want. If you’re looking for one to use, I recommend it.
You’ll need a few things on your Android TV, too, including the OpenVPN app (which you can get from the Play Store) and Google Chrome (which you’ll need to sideload…
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