In case you haven’t seen, on December 18, NordVPN introduced a native VPN app for Apple TV, following Apple’s recent release of tvOS 17. Before tvOS 17, direct configuration of VPN on Apple TV wasn’t possible, and users like me had to install VPN on a Wi-Fi router and it was kind of complicated.
Using a VPN app solves a main issue that smart TV faces - now I can finally watch movies that are not available in my own country. I am very happy to see that they stepped it up and now the new VPN app is available for Apple TV users like myself.
I haven’t purchased it yet but here reasons why I’m closer to maybe getting it now:
- Access different movies and TV series that are not available in my country. This is especially handy when you want to watch something specific like “The Office”. Although it is not available in the US, now I could easily do that by changing into different locations like the UK or Ireland on Netflix right on my TV.
- Avoid buffering while streaming. I’ve read that NordVPN has many servers so should not encounter buffering and should get good speeds with the NordLynx protocol.
- Protect your device. I’m aware that smart TVs can be hacked as easily as your phone or computer, so this would be just something nice to have from unwanted prying eyes.
For all of the people who say just use free VPN I can say one thing only - I wouldn’t recommend it. I’ve tried a couple but not only do they offer very limited bandwidth, but also have slow speeds, smaller number of servers and can sometimes even be a security risk. I just hated getting stuck on loading every 10 minutes…
Do you guys use Apple TV VPN? Maybe some of you have already tried this new app as well? I saw that they have some coupons for NordVPN too. I’m thinking of trying it out, so it would be interesting to read your first impressions.
Nice! Really waited for the native Apple TV app as I already have NordVPN, will definitely try it out this weekend
I already tried that. Love that there’s no more hassle with the router setup, easy setup, so if you are a total beginner, it shouldn’t be too challenging too.
Recently some another big provider launched apple tv app. It was a total crap. Anyone tested this one already?
About time. Was waiting for this from them for quite some time, so I’m glad I can finally use the VPN to the max.
haven’t tried it yet but your post makes me curious
Love to hear that, though I have LG and wondering if they gonna have it on their store as well
holding out for Windscibe… hoping really.
Works very well. Australian apps finally unblocked and in native quality. With PureVPN always buffering and BBC never worked. Works with nord perfect. Also Taiwan server is available unlike with PureVPN.
i just bought my first apple tv, and i bought a nord subscription the next day.
installed… runs smooth… no issues at all.
Everything works as smooth as on other devices, very happy with the outcome so far!
Finally there is a way to change the region for Netflix
The more I read, the more I see that I should try it
This was much needed. Finally, it will be easier to watch geo-restricted content
This was long time waiting
This is very good news, finally I will no longer have to connect my pc to the TV to watch all that content that is blocked in my country 
always was struggling to find good movies that are available in my country and after reading some insights here on reddit finally got nordvpn. don’t know about other features but accessing more movie choices on my appletv is just greaaat
Love it! My roommate who has an Apple TV was concerned, hearing about all the IoT hacking stuff recently. Not many VPNs work on TVs yet, I’ll send her this post. And more Netflix for our movie nights, yay!
Has anyone tried it out already and can share the experience? I’ve heard it runs quite smooth
Nice, didn’t know that! I think it’s time to try apple tv. Thanks
