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Many streaming apps on Amazon’s Fire TV, Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Cube are geo-restricted. This means certain video content isn’t available based on your location.
The truth is only a few top Fire TV VPNs can bypass these geo-blocks and access US Netflix, BBC iPlayer, IPTV apps and Kodi streams anonymously.
We tested the most popular paid-for VPN apps for Firestick and the five below are the best we’ve reviewed. You can download any of them directly onto your Fire TV device.
The overall best paid-for VPNs for Fire TV Stick are:
The VPNs above are also compatible with Kodi, and allow P2P traffic on most servers.
Read more about our recommendations below, or use our Firestick VPN comparison chart to compare them side-by-side.
To see how to install a VPN on your Fire TV device, skip to our Firestick VPN setup guide.
This page is dedicated to paid Firestick VPNs, which give you the best streaming experience. If you want a free VPN, see our guide to the best free VPNs for Firestick.
Here’s a breakdown of how we rate the top VPNs for Firestick (read our full methodology here):
Available from $3.75 per month
IPVanish is the best paid VPN for Amazon Fire TV and Amazon Fire TV Stick thanks to its dedicated Fire TV Stick app.
The VPN allows for super smooth streaming on local connections and has one of the best designed TV apps we’ve seen. It also has plenty of Firestick and Kodi specific features.
| Cheapest Price | $3.75/mo for 12 months See all plans |
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| Top Download Speedi Based on a 100Mbps test connection | 84Mbps |
| Countries | 57 |
| Data Leaks | No |
| IP Addresses | 40,000+ |
| US Netflix | Yes |
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IPVanish’s Fire TV Stick app is simple enough to use and has clearly been designed with Fire TV’s interface in mind. It is one of very few VPNs that does this well.
Advanced features like split tunneling, LAN exemption and obfuscation are great additions for more advanced users, too. They’re easy to find and use within the app, although the obfuscation is unlikely to work in China.
It’s also been built with Kodi users in mind, which means IPVanish gets the best performance we’ve seen with Kodi on Firestick (or any other device, for that matter).
Additionally, IPVanish allows torrenting and P2P on all its servers. This means you can get the most out of third party Kodi add-ons. Unsurprisingly, IPVanish is the best VPN for Kodi for all of these reasons.
US Netflix works on most of IPVanish’s US-based servers and the streaming experience is always smooth once connected. It doesn’t work on every US server, though.
We’d like to see a “best streaming server” option added in the future. We also couldn’t get IPVanish to unblock BBC iPlayer or Disney+.
When you are connected, though, speeds are more than enough for HD streaming. We recorded a download speed drop of under 10% on local connections.
or read our full IPVanish VPN Review.
Available from $2.49 per month
Surfshark is a budget-friendly VPN that doesn’t compromise on quality for streaming on Fire TV. It includes more features than almost any other VPN on the device, and best of all we were able to reliably stream US Netflix in all of our tests.
Its custom app for Amazon Fire TV is sleek and user-friendly, too. It can be downloaded and installed to your Firestick in a matter of minutes.
| Cheapest Price | $2.49/mo over 24 months See all plans |
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| Top Download Speedi Based on a 100Mbps test connection | 85Mbps |
| Countries | 66 |
| Data Leaks | No |
| IP Addresses | 3,200+ |
| US Netflix | Yes |
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Surfshark doesn’t only work with US Netflix but with 30 other international Netflix libraries, too.
It’s a fairly quick VPN, but Surfshark’s speeds aren’t quite as fast as the other VPN recommendations on this page. In our most recent Surfshark review we found the VPN reduced our download speed by around 15%, compared to as little as 7% from ExpressVPN.
Sadly, you might not always be able to unblock BBC iPlayer through Surfshark’s Fire TV app, though.
For Kodi fans, Surfshark comes with several VPN servers optimized for torrenting traffic, and its no-logs policy will ensure you stay safe while using it.
Like most VPNs, you can’t install Surfshark directly onto Kodi, but running it alongside Kodi will ensure all your streaming and downloads are protected.
The only drawback is that you have to manually select a P2P server to get it to work. They’re well-labeled and easy to find, though.
On a two year subscription you can get Surfshark for just $2.49 per month. This is a very good price for a VPN of this calibre.
For that price you get almost all the advanced features you could want on Firestick. There’s a kill switch to make sure your traffic doesn’t get exposed and a LAN exemption to allow traffic on your local network while the VPN is connected.
There’s also a whitelist feature to let you split tunnel certain apps inside or outside the VPN. The only feature missing is obfuscation for connecting from highly-censored regions like UAE or China.
For a VPN founded in 2018, Surfshark is doing very well to come second on this list.
or read our full Surfshark VPN Review.
Available from $6.67 per month
ExpressVPN is the top-rated VPN overall, but it misses out on a higher place on this list because its Firestick app can be quite difficult to use and hard to navigate. Otherwise, though, it’s a pretty good service. It works well with Kodi and reliably unblocks streaming content.
| Cheapest Price | $6.67/mo over 15 Months See all plans |
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| Top Download Speedi Based on a 100Mbps test connection | 88Mbps |
| Countries | 94 |
| Data Leaks | No |
| IP Addresses | 3,000+ |
| US Netflix | Yes |
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Speeds are consistently high across ExpressVPN’s huge network of 160 VPN server locations and
3,000+ total servers. This means quick, buffer-free streaming.
Most of ExpressVPN’s US-based servers will unlock popular services such as Netflix and Hulu, and users outside of the UK will be able to access BBC iPlayer from its UK servers, too.
We like ExpressVPN’s minimal logging policy, which guarantees the provider won’t keep any record of your activity or connection to its service. It’s also based in the British Virgin Islands – a really strong privacy-friendly jurisdiction.
Another privacy bonus is the kill switch, which not all VPNs have on Firestick.
The kill switch automatically cuts out your internet access if your VPN connection fails, ensuring your real IP address isn’t exposed.
There isn’t any obfuscation technology available on the app, though, which means you won’t be able to use it in countries like China, UAE, or Turkey that block VPN access.
or read our full ExpressVPN Review.
Available from $4.08 per month
Windscribe’s Firestick app has undergone an overhaul since we last reviewed it, and it’s paid off. Not only is the interface really easy to use, but the app works seamlessly – letting you change country or toggle advanced settings without any fuss.
| Cheapest Price | $4.08/mo over 12 Months See all plans |
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| Top Download Speedi Based on a 100Mbps test connection | 95Mbps |
| Countries | 63 |
| Data Leaks | No |
| IP Addresses | Not Disclosed |
| US Netflix | Yes |
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Windscribe is our number two VPN for Netflix for a reason: it works really well for streaming Netflix on almost every server location (unlocking 42 Netflix libraries).
It also worked with iPlayer in our tests, and we’ve seen it work with other streaming services like Amazon Prime and Hulu as well.
Before committing to the full version of Windscribe, you can also try Windscribe Free.
The free VPN version offers a limited service with a 10GB monthly data cap. This won’t be enough for all your streaming, but the free VPN does work with US Netflix and BBC iPlayer.
There’s no kill switch on the Windscribe Firestick app. This may be a deal breaker for some Kodi users or the most security conscious.
The VPN service does have a privacy-first no-logs policy, though. This means it won’t record any personally-identifiable web activity.
or read our full Windscribe VPN Review.
Available from $2.25 per month
CyberGhost is a very good VPN for streaming, but it doesn’t always perform as well on Firestick.
The VPN does deliver fast and smooth speeds on same-country connections, though. Its Fire TV app is also very easy to use.
| Cheapest Price | $2.25/mo over 3 years See all plans |
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| Top Download Speedi Based on a 100Mbps test connection | 89Mbps |
| Countries | 91 |
| Data Leaks | No |
| IP Addresses | 6,900+ |
| US Netflix | Yes |
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CyberGhost’s custom VPN app for Fire TV Stick is very easy to set up and use. It’s well laid out for the Firestick remote, and all the advanced features are quick to find and toggle on/off.
Connecting to the VPN itself takes less than a second, leading to a really smooth user experience.
We like CyberGhost’s privacy-friendly no-logs policy too, giving you peace of mind that all of your personal information stays protected.
CyberGhost is based in Romania one of the strongest privacy jurisdictions in Europe.
We’ve not had too much luck connecting CyberGhost to US Netflix. Some days it works and other days it doesn’t.
We also haven’t been able to connect the BBC iPlayer with the app. Overall, CyberGhost isn’t the best choice for streaming on Firestick right now.
CyberGhost includes a kill switch, which isn’t that common on Firestick. This is a great privacy-focused addition which will prevent your Firestick from connecting to the internet if the VPN connection is interrupted.
Some other advanced features we’d really like to see are missing, though. There’s no LAN exemption, which means you can’t connect your Firestick to other devices on your local network while the VPN is active. There also isn’t any obfuscation available on the device.
or read our full CyberGhost VPN Review.
These are the main reasons to use a VPN with your Amazon Fire TV Stick:
Loads of content on Fire TV is geo-restricted, meaning you can’t access certain apps or videos based on your location. To unlock many apps and streaming content, you’ll need to install (or sideload) a VPN on your Firestick.
If you use Kodi add-ons, such as Exodus Redux or Tempest, then you need to use a safe VPN that keeps your real IP address hidden.
This is because you may accidentally stream copyrighted content, which is illegal and can land you in trouble. By connecting to a secure VPN server, you get a new anonymous IP address to protect your identity.
ISPs have the power to slow down your internet connection speed depending on the websites or apps you use. This happens all over the world, especially in the US where Net Neutrality was repealed in 2017.
When you use a good VPN on your Fire TV Stick, your ISP can’t see what you’re doing online. This means you won’t suffer from speed throttling and you’ll enjoy buffer-free streaming.
We examined the 12 top VPN apps for Fire TV Stick and have listed our findings in the comparison chart below:
All our Firestick VPN reviews apply the same consistent scientific methodology. We do this to make sure our reviews are as objective as possible and offer a fair, clean slate to every VPN provider featured in this round-up.
We do this according to our standard 10 step review process, but also have special features we watch out for on Amazon Firestick:
Here’s a breakdown of our scoring process for VPNs on Amazon Fire TV Stick:
Minimum Requirement: Native app for Amazon Fire TV
We Recommend: User friendly app designed well for a smart TV
The most basic element a VPN needs for Firestick is an app.
For paid VPNs we consider a native app the minimum – sideloading is just not good enough for a premium product.
The very best apps are well designed and optimized to be used on a TV with the Firestick remote. They include easy, intuitive access to servers and advanced settings.
Minimum Requirement: Streams US Netflix or BBC iPlayer
We Recommend: Unlocks both Netflix and BBC iPlayer, among other services
The Firestick is primarily a streaming device, so actually being compatible with streaming services is a core requirement of a good Firestick VPN.
As a bare minimum we expect paid VPN services to unlock either US Netflix or BBC iPlayer.
Middling services will unlock both US Netflix and BBC iPlayer, along with other Netflix libraries and other streaming services, e.g. DAZN, Hulu, Amazon Prime or Disney+.
The very best Firestick VPNs unlock all these streaming services, and offer access to multiple international libraries.
Minimum Requirement: Average download speeds over 70Mbps
We Recommend: Average download speeds of 80Mbps or faster
Speed affects your ability to stream smoothly. Faster VPNs offer a better quality of streaming experience.
For 4K or HD streaming on Firestick we recommend a VPN with a local download speed over 80Mbps. Below this, high definition streaming may not be possible, especially during periods of high demands, or if you have a slow internet connection.
We regularly test VPNs on a standard 100Mbps connection to offer fair comparisons between services.
Minimum Requirement: VPN kill switch
We Recommend: Advanced leak protection, port options and VPN kill switch
Some VPN services include very little of their advertised advanced features on Firestick.
The very best apps include most of their features from other platforms in the Firestick app, and actively maintain and update it. We like to see a kill switch to prevent IP leaks along with any other additional features.
Minimum Requirement: Allows P2P traffic
We Recommend: Well optimised for P2P and Kodi
Running a VPN with both Firestick and Kodi is a popular combination. As a minimum, you’ll need a VPN which allows P2P traffic on its network in order to do this.
In the best case, you’ll have a well optimised VPN for P2P, with plenty of server choices and a strong privacy policy.
Installing a VPN on your Fire TV Stick or Fire TV Cube is very simple. There are four ways to do it (although method #1 is easiest):
This method involves a few more steps but is a good alternative if the VPN service you’ve chosen doesn’t provide a native VPN app for Fire TV Stick.
You can either side load onto your Fire TV Stick using an APK file or you can use a second Android device – the first method is more popular and certainly easier.
If your chosen VPN service doesn’t offer a custom app for Fire TV Stick or an .APK file, the next easiest option is to install it on your router. This is also good for households with a lot of connected devices, as it means you won’t have to install the VPN on each one.
Another option if your VPN lacks a native app for Fire TV Stick is to share the VPN connection with another device, such as a PC or Mac. It’s easier on Mac than it is on Windows, but both methods are manageable even for VPN newbies.
Once the VPN app is installed on your Fire TV:
All four methods are explained in more detail in our guide to installing a VPN on Fire TV Stick.
Kodi runs as a media player on your device, not totally unlike VLC Media player or something similar. Before loading Kodi you simply connect to your VPN – just like you would on PC or a mobile device.
Once connected you can enjoy all the benefits of a VPN from Kodi, including protecting your true IP address and unblocking geo-locked content.
Thankfully, you don’t need to install the VPN in Kodi itself, as this can be a very tricky task. All you need to do is install the VPN on your Fire TV Stick and then separately install Kodi on the device.
You can’t install Kodi directly from the Amazon App Store, but it can be sideloaded onto your device:
We recommend always running a VPN before opening Kodi.
There are other ways to unblock geo-restricted content on your Fire TV Stick without using a VPN service. However, some of these methods are not as effective as using a VPN.
In any case, here are other methods to bypass video content geo-blocks:
While some (or all) of these methods may work, your online privacy will be compromised without a reliable VPN service, so we really recommend you use one of the five VPN recommendations above with your Fire TV.
Changing the country on your Amazon account is really easy and could allow you to access content that wouldn’t otherwise be available to you. All you have to do is:
Although this isn’t as effective as using a VPN to change your IP address, it can help you stream content from another location when the VPN alone is not enough.
Modifying the DNS settings on your Amazon Fire TV Stick will make sure that all of its DNS requests are routed through the secure VPN tunnel.
In order to configure your Fire TV Stick’s DNS settings correctly, you’ll need to have a DNS address to hand. Either contact your chosen VPN provider or visit OpenNIC to find a suitable DNS address.
You’ll also need the IP address of your router before you start. If you don’t already know your router’s IP address you can follow these steps on PC:
Once you have your router’s IP address:
Your DNS is now re-configured.
It is not possible to install any VPN directly on a 1st generation Firestick.
The alternative available is to install the VPN on your router. This requires buying a special router though, so it might be cost effective to just upgrade to a newer model of Firestick.
Of course, this only works if your chosen VPN service has a custom Fire TV Stick app. Most VPN providers will offer setup guides on their own websites.
