Top 3 Apple TV VPNs for 2024

VPNs let you get your hands on geographically restricted content by masking IP addresses

Kate Mills - Dec 28, 2023

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If you want a great device for watching movies and shows on your TV, Apple TV is one of the best. You just need to connect it to your TV using an HDMI cable, and then you can watch a trove of content from streaming services like Apple TV+, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video.

Luckily, two popular VPN services, ExpressVPN and NordVPN, in December became accessible on Apple TV, giving users more options for online privacy and security. Meanwhile, the latest tvOS 17 update lets you download VPN apps straight to your Apple TV.

What frays the nerves is that streaming services like Netflix restrict some content to a certain region, meaning that some specific TV shows and movies can only be streamed from specific parts of the world.

But here’s the workaround: a VPN, the genie that masks IP addresses. Download a VPN to your Apple TV and get your hands on the geo-restricted content. You can download these VPN apps directly through the App Store. Gad Insider has jotted down a list of the best Apple TV VPNs.

Here’s the list of the top 3 VPNs you can avail right away.

Top VPNs for Apple TV in 2024

Nord VPN
ExpressVPN
Surfshark

Nord VPN

Perhaps the biggest and most popular Apple TV VPN, NordVPN, has established itself in the industry as the go-to option for customers. If you have an Apple TV, you’ve probably heard that the app is now officially available for Apple TV.

NordVPN uses a special NordLynx protocol along with OpenVPN and IKEv2/IPsec to make sure your connection to its servers is both smooth and secure. Importantly, it keeps you completely anonymous. When you're connected, NordVPN uses AES 256-bit encryption to keep your information safe and make sure no unauthorised people can get to it.

Country of registration: Panama
Supported platforms: iOS, Android, Windows, MacOS, Linux, Apple TV
Pricing: Standard: $13 / Plus: $14 / Complete $15
Number of servers: 5,237+
Simultaneous connections: 6

Express VPN

If you want to watch shows that are blocked in your area, you can use ExpressVPN's 3,000+ servers to get around that. If you can't see a show you want to watch because of where you are, ExpressVPN has a special app for Apple TV that helps you bypass these restrictions. And when you're connected to ExpressVPN's servers, you won't have to deal with slow loading or delays because they are set up for streaming in Ultra HD.

Country of registration: British Virgin Islands
Supported platforms: iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux, Apple TV
Pricing: $13
Number of servers: 3,000+
Simultaneous connections: 8

Surfshark

Surfshark is a great VPN for Apple TV, and it works well with other internet-connected devices too. With just one subscription that starts at $10 per month, you can connect as many devices as you want and use unlimited global bandwidth. On top of it, Surfshark has over 3,200 servers designed specifically for streaming.