There are a few ways to set up a VPN for your Smart TV or console. Picking the best method will depend on your specific device. Choose the relevant option from the list below:
Setting up NordVPN connection on TVs
Most smart TVs don’t support built-in VPN functionality, with the exception of Android-based TVs, but you can get a VPN on TV with an additional step. Try the connection methods listed below:
Android-based TVs and Android TV boxes
- Download the native NordVPN app for Android TV. Learn how to use NordVPN for Android TV.
- Set up SmartDNS on Android TV.
- Set up a NordVPN on your router.
- Share a wireless VPN connection from your Windows PC.
- Share a VPN connection through an Ethernet cable from your Windows PC.
Amazon Fire TV
- Download the native NordVPN app for Amazon devices. Learn how to install NordVPN on Amazon Fire devices.
- Set up a NordVPN on your router.
- Share a wireless VPN connection from your Windows PC.
Apple TV
- Download the native NordVPN app for Apple TV.
- Set up SmartDNS on Apple TV.
- Set up a NordVPN on your router.
- Share a wireless VPN connection from your Windows PC.
- Share a VPN connection through an Ethernet cable from your Windows PC.
Chromecast and Roku
- Set up a NordVPN on your router.
- Share a wireless VPN connection from your Windows PC.
KODI extension
Samsung TV
- Set up a NordVPN on your router.
- Share VPN via a mobile hotspot on Windows 10.
- Share a wireless VPN connection from your Windows PC.
- Share a VPN connection through an Ethernet cable from your Windows PC.
Setting up NordVPN connection on gaming consoles
Video game consoles such as Xbox, Playstation, or Nintendo Switch do not support built-in VPN functionality, however, you can set up a VPN on your gaming console with a few additional steps.
Xbox console
If you want to set up a VPN on Xbox, try this:
- Install NordVPN on your router and connect your Xbox to the Wi-Fi.
- Connect Xbox to your Windows PC.
Playstation console
If you want to set up a VPN on PlayStation, try this:
- Install NordVPN on your router and connect your Playstation to the Wi-Fi.
- Connect PlayStation to your Windows PC.
Nintendo Switch console
If you want to set up a VPN on a Nintendo Switch, try this:
- Connect via mobile hotspot:
- Install NordVPN to a device of your choice (laptop, smartphone, or tablet)
- Connect to any NordVPN server.
- Set up a mobile hotspot.
- Connect your Nintendo Switch to the hotspot.
- Install NordVPN on your router and connect your Nintendo Switch to the Wi-Fi.
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