The best VPNs for Amazon’s Fire TV Stick — free and paid options - Android
The main reason to use a VPN for your Fire Stick is to get access to more content via streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and others on your TV. Just download a VPN app on the device, switch it on, connect to a server of choice, and you’re good to go.
Without a VPN, you are limited to the content that’s only available in your country. That’s not a big issue if you live in the US since streaming services offer plenty of movies and TV shows to watch. But if you live in any other region, you may only have access to half as much content — or less — than US consumers.
Not all VPN providers support the Fire TV Stick natively.
Not all VPN providers support the Fire Stick natively, though. We’ve done some research and found the best ones available, all of which have an official app in the Amazon Appstore.
Before we jump into the list and reveal our picks, it’s important to note that every single VPN provider on this list also works on Android, Windows, iOS, and macOS devices. Some even support Linux and offer extensions for various browsers including Chrome and Firefox.
Editor’s note: We’ll be updating this list of the best Fire Stick VPNs regularly as new ones launch.
ExpressVPN is one of the biggest names in the industry, and for good reason. The service has more than 3,000 servers in 94 countries. It offers complete anonymity online, promising it doesn’t have any activity or connection logs.
The service is packed with features including a kill switch that blocks access to the internet if the VPN connection drops. Then there’s split tunneling, which allows you to exclude specific apps and websites from connecting via a VPN.
In our review of ExpressVPN, we found that the service ticks all the right boxes. It’s easy to use and, more importantly, offers excellent speeds. However, it is among the most expensive options out there.
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Not only is this one of the best VPNs for the Fire Stick, but it’s also one of the best VPNs in general. It has over 5,000 servers in 58 countries around the world and offers fast speeds. As expected, the company promises it has a strict no-logs policy, which means it isn’t tracking your online activities.
NordVPN has a bunch of great features including an automatic kill switch as well as Double VPN, which routes your traffic over two servers instead of one for an extra layer of protection. However, keep in mind that this does affect internet speeds.
The service has a live chat option if you need help fast and offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. It’s not as expensive as ExpressVPN, but it definitely isn’t the cheapest option on this list.
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The next service on our list of the best Fire Stick VPNs is Surfshark, which has a lot going for it. It hasn’t been around as long as ExpressVPN or NordVPN but is gaining tracking among users for a number of reasons.
The service doesn’t have a limit on how many devices can be connected at the same time. It also comes with a kill switch, supports split tunneling, and includes an ad blocker. Of course, it has a no-logs policy as well.
Surfshark has over 1,040 services in more than 60 countries around the globe. That’s not industry-leading, but keep in mind that this is the cheapest VPN on this list, costing you just $1.99 if you opt for a two-year plan.
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In our review, we described CyberGhost as “just shy of truly elite.” The service isn’t perfect — no VPN is — but it is right up there with the best of them.
One of the best things about it is that it takes the guesswork out of server selections, as you can quickly find a server based on what you want to use it for — torrenting, streaming, etc. There are over 6,200 servers available in 86 countries, so there’s plenty to choose from.
The service has an automatic kill switch, supports split tunneling, and promises it won’t log your online activities. It also has a 45-day money-back guarantee as well as a seven-day free trial for mobile devices. All these things combined make CyberGhost one of the best VPNs for the Fire Stick you can get.
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Hotspot Shield prides itself on being one of the fastest VPNs out there. It offers over 3,200 servers in almost 100 countries and has a stick no logs policy for peace of mind
It allows for five simultaneous connections and has a 45-day money-back guarantee, so you can try out the services before fully committing to it. There are also a bunch of safety features available including a kill switch.
Hotspot Shield is definitely one of the best VPNs for the Fire Stick you can currently get. Pricing starts at $2.99 per month, although there’s a free plan available as well that we’ll talk about in detail later on.
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We called IPVanish “one of the best VPNs” out there in our review. It offers decent speeds, has a no logs policy, and allows for 10 simultaneous connections.
When it comes to servers, there are more than 1,300 of them available in 51 countries. The service offers 24/7 customer support and has a seven-day money-back guarantee, which is a lot shorter than what most of the other providers on this list are offering.
Plans start at $5.2 per month if you opt for a year-long subscription, which means IPVanish is not the cheapest nor is it the most expensive VPN provider on this list.
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Compared to other providers on this list, PrivateVPN has a rather small network of servers. There are around 150 of them available in 60 countries across the globe. Regardless, this is still one of the best VPNs for the Fire Stick you can get.
PrivateVPN offers a seven-day trial as well as a 30-day money-back guarantee. It can be used on six devices at the same time and promises not to log your online activities.
The interesting thing about it is that the provider assures it does not outsource support, so when you run into an issue and need some help, you will talk to the development team.
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The last provider on our list of the best Fire Stick VPNs is Private Internet Access, which has 3,267 servers in 29 countries. It has a no logs policy and can be used on 10 devices at the same time.
One of the great things about it is that you can pay for a subscription with a gift card from Starbucks, Walmart, Best Buy, and other big companies, meaning you don’t have to share your financial info with the provider.
In addition to keeping you anonymous online, Private Internet Access also blocks ads, trackers, and malware. It starts at $3.33 per month and offers a seven-day money-back guarantee.
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Here at Android Authority, we generally don’t recommend using free VPNs. That’s because a lot of free VPN providers are sketchy and could sell your personal info or your browsing history — or both — to the highest bidder.
The fact is that running a VPN service is expensive, and the provider has to make money one way or the other. If it’s not making it from subscription fees, it could be making it off your data. If you want to dive deeper into this topic, check out our “Free VPN providers: Which ones are the best and are they even worth it?” post at the link.
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