How to create a free VPN account
… And pick a server from the list.
How to use Proton VPN on Android TV
With Proton VPN, you can stream and watch video content on any Android TV by installing the app directly on your TV set.
The app allows you to watch content from more than 60 countries if you have a paid plan. Users with free accounts can select from three countries.
To stream content from media platforms including Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon Prime, you need a Proton VPN Plus plan and an account with the service you would like to use. If you are new to using a VPN to access video content, read our guide on streaming .
Android TV is built into some TVs and also comes installed on a selection of streaming sticks and boxes that can plug into any TV with a spare HDMI port.
The Proton VPN app for Android TV works on Chromecast with Google TV stick, and on any TVs that use the (Android-based) Google TV interface. Users of Chromecast-only devices (Chromecast 1st Gen, 2nd Gen, Ultra, and 3rd Gen) will instead need a VPN router to use their device with our VPN service.
How to set up Proton VPN on Android TV
To install Proton VPN on your Android TV, follow these steps:
1. Download the application from your TV’s app store. Alternatively, you can install the app using your desktop browser from the Google Play Store. Choose your Android TV as the device to install to automatically start the installation on your TV.
2. Follow the instructions on your TV screen:
When you open the app for the first time, a code will be displayed.
Go to https://protonvpn.com/tv , enter your Proton VPN username and password at the login screen, then enter the code displayed on your TV when prompted. If you don’t yet have a Proton account, you can sign up for a Free plan for Android.
Once you have verified the code, you can start using Android TV Proton VPN to watch your favorite content.
Use your remote to navigate between countries and connect to a server by selecting Connect .
To add a country to the Quick connect menu on the main screen, check Favorite.
To select a specific server, click Server list…
… And pick a server from the list.
You can now enjoy watching your favorite content through your Android TV device.
Android TV and Ethernet problems
Some Android TV s and boxes have a bug that causes Ethernet connections to drop when a VPN connection is established. This is a bug known to Google in the Android TV firmware and affects all VPN apps. To resolve the issue, either update your Android TV’s firmware or connect to the internet using WiFi.
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How to create a free VPN account
Our mission at Proton is to make security and privacy available to all. That’s why Proton VPN will always offer a free plan to support those who need a VPN the most. If you want to create a free VPN account, follow the simple steps below.
Create a free VPN account
1. In your web browser, go to protonvpn.com/free-vpn and click the Get Proton VPN Free button. Or, you can click on the Create account button on our homepage.
2. If you use the URL above, once you click the Get Proton VPN Free button, you’ll be taken to the Create your Proton Account page. If you came from our homepage, you’ll need to click the Get Proton Free button on our signup page.
3. Enter a recovery email address. This is used in case you lose your password so you can easily reset it and regain access to your account.
Click Start using Proton VPN when you’re ready.
4. Set your password. To accept the password we randomly generate for you, simply click Continue with this password.
Or you can , click Choose my own password, enter your password of choice, confirm it, and click Set new password.
You’re now ready to use your Proton VPN Free plan. You’ll be automatically taken to our Downloads page, where you can download the Proton VPN client for your platform.
With the Proton VPN Free plan, you can access Proton VPN servers in three countries: the Netherlands, Japan, and the US. Free users can only connect one device at a time.
If you like the Proton VPN Free plan, please consider upgrading to one of our paid plans. With a Proton VPN Plus or Proton VPN Unlimited plan, you can try our premium service risk-free for 30 days. If you find it’s not for you, just let us know within 30 days, and we’ll give you your money back. See our Terms and Conditions for full details.
See our Pricing page to compare our VPN plans.