For example, an expansive Netflix US library won't be available to many other countries – and other countries have shows Americans won't be able to access as well. If you want to bypass geo-restrictions and watch all the restricted content from anywhere in the world, then you should connect your Android TV box to a VPN.

Unfortunately, not all VPNs will let you do this. In our guide, we’ve explained everything you need to know about choosing the best VPN for your Android TV box, including how to set it up, and which VPNs will work best.We tested out a wide range of VPNs on our Android TV box. All of these options right here have dedicated Android solutions, excellent geo unlocking capabilities, as well as fast (and really stable!) performance. Here are our favorite Android TV VPN options:

When it comes to unblocking content from anywhere in the world, NordVPN is our number one choice. It can bypass location restrictions on any streaming service you can think of, including Netflix, Hulu, and BBC iPlayer. And when it does, it works effortlessly, offering excellent buffer-free performance.

NordVPN comes with a separate Android TV app, which means you can download it straight onto your Android TV box. This version is fully optimized to offer the best ease of use and performance. Alternatively, you can use the regular NordVPN app with the Android TV app’s layout by simply adjusting the settings.

NordVPN is ideal for streaming 4K content, delivering an impressive average speed of 249mbps. This is because it uses NordLynx, which is a modified version of the cutting-edge WireGuard protocol. During our testing, we have noticed no significant drops in speed or picture quality.

The provider boasts more than 5400 servers in 60 countries, giving you an entire world of content to watch. For an even better overall experience, this VPN supports SmartDNS, router connections, and split tunneling. You’ll also get access to its live chat customer support in case anything goes wrong.

Perhaps most importantly of all, NordVPN has a hugely impressive suite of security features that will keep your data safe from cybercriminals and other third parties.If you like the sound of NordVPN, but it’s a bit too expensive for you – Surfshark can be an excellent alternative, offering a lot of the same features at a cheaper price point. While it doesn’t have a separate Android Package Kit (APK) for Android TV, there is an easy way around this. All you need to do is download the Surfshark app from the Google Play Store and enable TV mode in the settings.

With this little hurdle jumped, your Android TV box will gain access to one of the best VPNs out there. Surfshark can bypass region restrictions on all the major streaming services, including Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and Hotstar.

But that’s not the killer feature. The killer feature is the performance. Surfshark offers the best average speed on this list, clocking in at 263mbps, due to the use of WireGuard. Plus, it has more than 3200servers in over 95countries, so you’ll never be short of new content to try.At its core, the app available on Android TVs is just the same as on Windows PCs. The tunneling protocols are the same, the encryption is the same, and functionality follows suit as well.

SafeSwap servers, consistently changing your IP address as you’re browsing, are there for extra security. Specialized streaming servers will let you choose from the options most likely to bypass blocks, implemented by streaming companies. Plus, the streaming quality was genuinely excellent: we were able to access Netflix, BBC iPlayer, and YouTube. Sadly, DAZN didn’t work – but it’s not an issue if you don’t use it.

Atlas VPN lets you start using its service for free – as there is a free tier plan, giving you limited access to the platform. However, it won’t be as good for streaming, as the data caps are pretty low, and a smaller server fleet is more than likely to be blocked on several streaming services