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Android TV, from Google, is a special form of the Android operating system, optimized for smart TVs and streaming devices like Chromecast. Installing ExpressVPN on your Android TV or Android TV box (including Amazon Fire TV and set-top boxes like Nvidia Shield) lets you instantly change your online location to any of 94 countries and gives you secure, throttle-free access to shows and movies from around the world.
On your Android TV, go to the Google Play Store and search for ExpressVPN. Select the ExpressVPN app and click "Install," then "Open."
Sign in to your ExpressVPN account by entering your username and password. Connect to any secure VPN location and stream your favorite shows.
The best thing about using ExpressVPN with your Android TV is that you don’t need another device at all. Just download the ExpressVPN app directly onto your Android TV from the Google Play Store and start streaming securely straight away.
But what if you’re already using another device, and you want to quickly see your work blown up on a bigger screen? Or maybe you’re watching video on your phone at someone’s house, and you want to share it with everyone there? Android TV devices are capable of receiving and displaying video sent from computers and phones, even if ExpressVPN isn’t installed on the Android TV.
To learn more, check out our guide on the benefits of screen mirroring and casting.
Android TV is an operating system designed by Google, optimized for use by smart TVs and streaming devices. It is based on Android, the operating system that runs on phones and tablets. The term Android TV is also sometimes informally used to refer to a television that is running software based on Android, but there is no single product that is officially called an “Android TV,” and Android-based smart TVs come from several manufacturers, including Sony, Hisense, Xiaomi, Skyworth, TCL, and Philips.
Android TV boxes are external devices running Android-based software that can be plugged into any television. Some take the form of a traditional set-top box, while others are dongles. There is no single product that is the “Android TV box,” and they are produced by many different manufacturers. Some devices categorized as Android TV boxes actually run other variants of Android, like the Amazon Fire family of products, but the takeaway is the same: They can install and run Android apps just like a phone can. Other popular Android TV boxes are the Nvidia Shield, Xiaomi Mi, and Chromecast With Google TV.
The box that works best for you is likely to boil down to a comparison of price vs. features. Entry-level devices can cost less than 50 USD. Nvidia Shield is popular with gamers, while Amazon Fire devices may make more sense if you’re already an Amazon household. In any case, all Android TV devices can download and install ExpressVPN, which means maximum flexibility and security whenever you sit down to watch.
If your smart TV is marketed as running Android TV, it should be able to run ExpressVPN for Android with no issues. But ExpressVPN offers solutions for all kinds of smart TVs, including those that cannot install any VPN app. For example, Samsung Smart TVs cannot run VPN software, but they can use ExpressVPN’s MediaStreamer service. And any device with an internet connection can connect to ExpressVPN through a VPN-enabled Wi-Fi router.
Check out our complete guide to getting ExpressVPN on your TV, or contact Support for advice on your specific situation.
Yes. Android TV is an operating system that’s available on a variety of devices, including smart TVs, set-top boxes, and digital streaming devices. Chromecast is one such streaming device that of course runs on Android OS (not to be confused with third-generation Chromecast With Google TV, which launched in late 2020 as the successor to Android TV).
Besides ExpressVPN, you mean? All of the most popular streaming services are available for Android TV, including Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus, HBO Max, Hulu, BBC iPlayer, and more. And they all pair seamlessly with ExpressVPN.
Yes! ExpressVPN is available on a wide array of devices including computers, smartphones, and game consoles. As many as five devices can connect to ExpressVPN simultaneously using a single subscription. And if you install ExpressVPN on your Wi-Fi router, every device connected to that router will be protected, no matter how many you have.
Every ExpressVPN account comes with a risk-free money-back guarantee. You can enjoy the full-featured version of ExpressVPN for up to 30 days and still get a full refund.
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