The Apple TV is a must-have for movie and series junkies, because no other smart TV provider works with such a wide range of streaming services. Netflix, Sky Ticket, TV Now Plus, Amazon Prime Video, iTunes and many other apps in the App Store offer everything your heart desires.
Apple fans swear by the easy usability and the high-quality design, but even these TVs reach their limits when it comes to geo-blocking. If you want to stream content from abroad at home, are on vacation, or are outside the country on business, you’ll quickly run into country blocks with many streaming providers.
Bypass geoblocking with a VPN
“This content is not available in your country.” A VPN connection puts an end to country locks!
Geoblocking is a method used by movie distributors, streaming services, and broadcasters to limit access to their content. The restrictions are based on your IP address, which reveals information about your location. Based on your location, you can only use movies and series, sporting events and music that the respective streaming portal has licensed for your country.
To get the most out of your Apple TV and bypass geoblocking, a VPN is ideal, because it disguises the IP address and thus the location of your Apple device.
DN8 VPN for all Apple TVs
Connect your Apple device to the DN8 VPN:
- Apple TV 4K
- 4th generation Apple TV
- 3rd generation Apple TV
- 2nd generation Apple TV
- 1st generation Apple TV
With our VPN, you have the choice of servers around the globe. This improves the selection of streaming offers immensely. Install and connect to the VPN and use, for example, American or British servers to stream content from those countries.
Our VPN supports numerous devices (including Mac, iPhone, iPad). With the encrypted VPN tunnel, you can surf the WLAN.
How to set up VPN on an Apple TV
The process is more difficult than with the PC or smartphone, because an Apple TV cannot be easily configured with a VPN. Downloading and installing a Virtual Private Network on Apple TV is not possible. The Apple console does not inherently support VPNs. Instead of using an app, the VPN is set up on the router. Other approaches are also possible.
VPN on the router – advantages and disadvantages
The setup on the router has a few advantages, but also disadvantages.
Advantages
- Security for all devices connected to the router: Not only is security enhanced on the Apple TV by obfuscating the IP address, but all devices that access the Internet through the router also enjoy VPN encryption.
- End-to-end protection: When the router is turned on, VPN is always active as well. It is impossible to forget to enable the VPN. Every person connected to the LAN's home WLAN is thus safer on the net.
- Protection of multiple devices: By installing on the router, the VPN is not limited to a few devices. The router counts as one device, no matter how many devices the VPN router is connected to.
Disadvantages
- Unprotected traffic between you and the router: VPN encryption takes place in the router. The data on the way to the router remains unencrypted. A strong password should be a must for your WLAN.
- Only VPN security at home: Access to the Virtual Private Network outside the range of the router is not possible.
FAQ
The VPN cannot be downloaded and installed directly on the Apple TV. Setting up the VPN on your own router is the easiest option. Preconfigured routers save time and nerves.
Another approach is to use MediaStreamer DNS. Instead of VPN encryption, a proxy service is used here.
A foreign IP address is required to unlock geoblocking and make Netflix usable abroad, for example. DN8 provides its own infrastructure and servers for this purpose, which can be used to simulate a foreign location.
In fact, many VPNs reduce the Internet connection. Thanks to our powerful VPN technology, you surf almost as fast as before.
The best VPN for Apple TV
Enjoy streaming on Apple TV to the fullest without worrying about country locks. We recommend our PrivacyCube – no complex configuration is required. The Cube is plugged into the router and all devices in the household or company are automatically secured – even the Apple TV!
