IPVanish is a VPN app built with streaming devices in mind, with a dedicated Fire TV app and a large server network. Running a VPN encrypts your connection and can help route around network-level restrictions, which is why it’s a common companion app for Firestick and Android TV setups.

Who Can Use IPVanish?

IPVanish is for anyone who wants to add a layer of privacy to their streaming device or connect through a different server location. It requires a paid subscription — there’s no free tier — so it’s aimed at users who already know they want a VPN rather than people just looking to try one out.

IPVanish on Firestick

1. From the Fire TV home screen, go to Find → Search and type “IPVanish.”

2. Select the IPVanish VPN app and choose Get to download it.

3. Open the app and sign in with your IPVanish username and password (you’ll need an active subscription).

4. Choose a server location from the list and select Connect.

5. Accept the VPN connection request prompt from Fire OS the first time you connect.

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Searching for IPVanish from the Fire TV home screen.

Install IPVanish on Android TV Devices

1. Open the Google Play Store on your Android TV device.

2. Search “IPVanish VPN” and install the app.

3. Sign in with your account credentials.

4. Pick a server and tap Connect, accepting the Android VPN permission prompt.

Key Features

— Large server network spanning dozens of countries.

— No caps on simultaneous device connections on most current plans.

— Built-in speed test to help pick a fast server.

— A dedicated, remote-friendly Fire TV interface rather than a scaled-down phone app.

A VPN isn’t required to use a Firestick or Android TV box, but if privacy on your home network matters to you, IPVanish is one of the more streaming-friendly options thanks to its dedicated Fire TV app.