You can now set up a VPN on your Apple TV and view region-locked content — here's how (2024)

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You can now set up a VPN on your Apple TV and view region-locked content — here's how? ›

You will need to sign in to the VPN or create an account if you don't already have one. You may need to set up the account on the VPN's website then use your login credentials in Apple TV. Now follow any preliminary steps on screen, such as privacy policy or terms agreements — this will vary based on VPN service.

One of the easiest ways to activate your VPN on Apple TV is by downloading a VPN app directly on your TVOS. However, if you don't want to trouble yourself with downloading, you can simply hotspot a VPN from your laptop to your Apple TV.

Unfortunately, not all Apple TV versions support VPN apps (only with tvOS 17, VPN apps can now be installed on the Apple TV directly). But you don't need to worry – even if you can't install a VPN app with one click, there are other ways to configure a secure VPN connection on your Apple TV.

Open Settings on Apple TV. Go to General > Region and select a region.

By having your Apple TV send DNS requests to a server in a different country, you can get past these geo-restrictions and unblock Apple TV content from other locations. Unlike VPNs, Apple TV comes with built-in support for custom DNS servers. Here's how to change DNS servers on Apple TV (4th gen and later):

Yes, as of June 2023, Apple TV's tvOS now allows you to download and use a VPN app such as ExpressVPN similarly to how you would on your phone or computer.

On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click VPN in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.) On the right, click the Info button next to the VPN service you want to modify. If needed, change settings.

If you install a VPN app on your iPhone and connect to a VPN server, all the traffic traveling to and from your device will be encrypted. Using a VPN service on your iPhone will also hide your device's IP address, so the websites you visit won't know your location.

Sometimes, a VPN profile may become corrupted or misconfigured, causing connectivity issues. Turn off your VPN app. Go to iPhone Settings and navigate to the General tab, then scroll down and tap on VPN & Device Management and remove all VPN profiles. Relaunch the VPN app and allow it to configure a new profile.

Are VPNs legal? ›

In most jurisdictions, the use of VPNs is legal. Some countries such as the U.S. and the U.K. allow citizens to use these tools to protect their online privacy and access geo-restricted content. In contrast, many countries ban VPNs as part of broader efforts to control internet access and suppress dissenting voices.

Go to Settings > System > Software Updates and select Update Software. If there's an update, select Download and Install. Wait for your Apple TV to download the update. Keep your Apple TV connected and plugged in to power until the update is complete.

Go to General > Privacy, then do any of the following: Set location services options: Select Location Services, then turn it on or off, or choose options for Siri and Dictation, Time Zone, HomeKit, or individual apps that use location services.

If you can't change your country or region, make sure you've cancelled your subscriptions and spent your store credit. Complete these steps before trying to change your country or region. If you're a part of a Family Sharing group, you may not be able to change your country or region.

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Choose Users and Accounts, then choose TV Provider. Select Sign In. Enter the name of your TV provider or select it from the list. You can also scroll down to choose a TV provider from a different country or region.

Changing your app store country on your MacBook

Choose “Account” from the menu bar, then tap “View my account” or “Account settings.” You'll be prompted to sign into your Apple ID account. Once you're on the “Account information” page, tap on the “Country or region” option. Choose a new country or region.

Are Apple devices region locked? ›

Apple devices

There are provisions in place to restrict iOS features in specific locations, which include both hard-coding techniques (e.g device model variants for different countries) and soft-coding techniques.

But the good news is you can connect StrongVPN on Apple TV with some additional hardware support. You can connect it to a device that can connect to StrongVPN and share its internet with your Apple TV. The device can be either a StrongVPN-enabled router or a computer connected to our VPN and shared with your Apple TV.

➔ However, the content from the Apple TV+ subscription is the same worldwide, with all the available subtitles accessible for anyone in any supported country.

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