We’re excited to announce our new IPVanish VPN app for Apple TV, bringing a streamlined experience with our product to tvOS! Starting today, users can download IPVanish directly from the App Store for the first time and use our Apple TV VPN app right from their living room.
This new app will join our extensive group of streaming platform apps, enabling Apple TV users to watch their favorite shows and movies with added IP address and location privacy.
Keep reading to learn what the IPVanish VPN app for Apple TV has to offer:
The VPN app you love, now on Apple TV
You no longer need to configure a VPN router to enjoy the benefits of using an Apple TV VPN. Using the IPVanish VPN app for Apple TV should feel familiar if you’ve been using our apps for mobile, desktop, or other TV streaming devices.
Simple location search
One key feature of the IPVanish VPN app for Apple TV is that you can use an easy-to-use search function to choose a server location. This replaces the hassle of configuring your router to a new server each time you need to use it, which would also affect any other devices connected to your router.
To search for a location, you’ll notice a handy magnifying glass, which you can use to look up server locations with your remote, iPhone keyboard, or by voice with Siri.
You can also scroll through servers by country or city to browse our complete server list and customize your streaming experience to a T.
“Optimal Location” feature
What if your show is on right now, and you don’t have time to sort through 75+ VPN server locations? No problem — on the new app, you can connect to the “Optimal Location” right from the home screen, as with most apps we offer.
This allows our algorithm to choose the server that will give you the best experience possible. How? By assessing critical factors like how many users are already connected, ping time, and the physical distance between you and the server. Just hit connect, and you’ll be protected no matter where your movie marathon takes you!
The Favorites list
We know some people reading this are already pros when it comes to VPN use and have their desired locations on lock (good for you!) On Apple TV, you can save key cities and countries to a list of Favorites. This allows you to access the Locations you frequently use with ease, so there is no need to search for them every time.
Selecting the star on the bottom right corner of any location you see adds it to your Favorites and indicates which locations you’ve already saved when searching the list.
With tvOS 17 comes native VPN support
Previously, one had to go through a lengthy setup process to use a VPN with their Apple TV. Unfortunately, these complications were significant deterrents to using a VPN for Apple TV.
The latest update, tvOS 17, brings native support for VPN apps to the Apple TV App Store. A ‘natively supported’ app simply means it can be downloaded from your device’s designated app store and run its software. Now, all you need to do is download the app, log in to your VPN account, and connect to a location!
You may already know that one of the best ways to maintain your online privacy is by using a VPN. Traffic from internet-connected devices can reveal personal data to third parties who may try to interfere with your activity; this is especially true for your TV. Streaming is especially known to be the target of bandwidth throttling and IP-based TV advertising.
See also: What is a VPN?
Although Apple doesn’t utilize your information for marketing purposes, it doesn’t control how partners use it. This leaves your traffic data (besides what you voluntarily share) open for the taking by each streaming service you download unless you’re encrypting your connection with a VPN. Additionally, sensitive information like your Apple ID and financial information are constantly being sent out from your Apple TV, so using the best protection possible is imperative. Remember, all a phisher needs is your email address to start flooding your inbox with spam.
See also: VPN for Apple TV: new and improved
Download our new IPVanish VPN app for Apple TV today!
We are thrilled to expand our services to a brand-new platform and provide broader protection to Apple TV users. Our new app will make your streaming experience more private with a light set-up process that won’t frustrate or confuse you. The days of allowing third parties to hoard your streaming data and use it for their benefit are long gone!
So, if you are an Apple TV owner, don’t waste another minute. Download the new IPVanish VPN app for Apple TV and enhance your viewing parties with more peace of mind.
FAQs
Can I download a VPN app for Apple TV through the App Store?
Yes! Following the new update, VPN apps will now be natively supported by Apple TV and can be downloaded directly from the App Store. This makes for a much easier setup and streamlined experience when choosing a server.
Why should I use a VPN app for Apple TV?
Your Apple TV may be the target of arguably unethical and disruptive practices like ad targeting and bandwidth throttling. Having control over who sees your IP address and activity and the server location you connect to can protect you and enhance your streaming experience overall.
Do I need to pay extra to log in to IPVanish from my Apple TV?
No! At IPVanish, we offer unmetered connections, meaning you can use our services on all your internet-connected devices from the same account. We believe in spreading the wealth of online privacy to your entire household!
