VPN for Firestick

Premium VPNs are the VPNs that can be used for any internet-related tasks and on any devices like smartphones, gaming consoles, streaming devices, and routers. The encryption protocols in the premium VPNs are the best and will protect your information with the utmost security. VPNs like NordVPN, ExpressVPN, IPVanish VPN, CyberGhost VPN are some of the premium level VPNs.

The next category is the freemium VPNs, In this type of VPN, you can use the VPN for free but with server and data limitation. By subscribing to any of its plans, you can use the VPN without any limitations. VPNs like Hotspot Shield VPN, TunnelBear VPN, Hola VPN, hide.me VPN are the examples. These VPNs are best for streaming platform usage and normal browsing. These VPNs will bypass geo-restrictions on selected streaming platforms.

Free VPN is the last category of the VPNs. In the free VPNs, you will have a minimum number of servers with weak encryption protocols. VPNs like iON VPN, Iron Shield VPN, Melon VPN, and Turbo VPN are the examples. In these VPNs, you will have one server (faster server) and low-level encryption protocols. These VPNs are used for basic protection and normal browsing. It is not recommended for torrenting and to bypass geo-restrictions. Choose the VPN based on how you use your Firestick. Go for Premium VPNs if you want torrenting and high-level internet usage. Go for Freemium VPNs if you are a binge-watcher and have accounts on more than one streaming platform. Use the free VPNs only for basic protection.

The major importance of using a VPN is your location. By using a VPN, you can spoof your location to anywhere in the world. You can hide your internet activity so that no one will access it. Some premium VPNs will have servers all over the world. In those VPNs, you can choose any particular country’s server to be your location. As mentioned above, if someone tries to hack or monitor your internet traffic, they will get the virtual IP address and the virtual location on created by the VPN. It is impossible to decode the VPN’s security protocols. Based on the VPN you choose, the encryption and security protocols may vary.

The thing you can benefit from VPN is access over restricted content. A popular streaming platform like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ is available all over the world. But the availability of the contents on those platforms will vary according to the country. The title available in the USA can’t be accessed in the UK. If you are a UK resident, you can switch to the USA server and access the content. Some streaming platforms will be available for specific countries only like Hulu, YouTube TV, HBO MAX. If you are a USA resident, the chances are higher that you have a subscription to any of those platforms. But when you are on a vacation or trip to another country, you can’t access those streaming platforms. In those situations, you can use a VPN.

ISP throttling is one of the common issues in the streaming platform. Every streaming platform will have a basic plan (cheaper subscription per month). If you are a basic user, you will get buffering more frequently. This is due to the ISP throttling. Generally, on-demand titles will have more users. In that time, to provide a smooth experience to a premium user, some streaming platform will downgrade your internet speed. By using a VPN, the streaming platform won’t get your real location and real IP. So, they can’t control your internet speed. You can watch on-demand and live titles without any buffering issues.

We tend to use free WiFi in public places like metro stations and cafes. Firestick is the portable device and can be connected to any TV that has an HDMI port, When you are on a vacation, you have your Firestick with you. If you want to use it, you need to connect to free WiFi that is available at the hotel. But those public WiFis are easy to hack. By using VPNs, you can protect your Firestick even from those public networks. Not all VPN will have this feature. Only the premium VPNs and high priced VPNs will have this feature.

This is based on user preference. If you are not a fan of Netflix and other streaming platforms, then you are one who downloads movies from torrent movies and watches them. Though torrenting is legal, the contents and tiles in the torrenting sites are not completely legal. Having said that, you need to protect your identity while torrenting. Every VPN will protect your location and IP. But not all the VPNs are the same. If you want a VPN for torrenting, you need to be more careful with the selection of a VPN. Only the premium level VPN will have the protection for torrenting. In some VPNs, for torrenting alone, it will have specialized servers.

Choose a VPN that suits your requirements from Premium, Freemium, or Free VPNs category. While choosing the VPN, check the encryption protocols and the server count. These two factors are the most important while choosing a VPN.

Now, you need to install the chosen VPN on your Firestick, Most of the Premium and Freemium VPNs will be available on the Amazon App Store. You can install those VPNs without any fuss. If you choose a VPN that is not available in the Amazon App Store, you have to use third-party installers like the Downloader app. Get the VPN download link from the websites like APKPure and APKMirror. With the link, install the VPN using the Downloader app.

For a free VPN, there is no setup process. Just open the VPN on your Firestick and click the Connect button. The VPN connection will be established. For Premium and Freemium VPNs, it will ask for account information. Enter the username and password associated with the VPN’s subscription. Based on your location, it will suggest the fastest server. You can choose the faster server or choose any server from the desired country. Click the Connect button and the VPN will be connected.