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Very few VPNs have apps for Amazon Fire TV & Fire TV Stick. Even worse, many that do lack key features that make it even harder than on other devices to stream anonymously.
When you stream without a VPN your real IP address is made visible to your internet service provider and other third parties. That’s why it’s important to use a VPN that masks your IP location at all times.
Many streaming apps on the Amazon Fire TV, Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Cube are also geo-restricted. This means certain video content isn’t available based on your location, and the only way to bypass these geo-blocks is to use a good VPN.
Only the very best Firestick VPN apps can unblock Netflix, BBC iPlayer, and let you access IPTV apps and Kodi streams anonymously. Even fewer VPNs come with the advanced features we’ve come to expect in desktop and mobile VPNs: kill switches and split tunneling.
We’ve tested the most popular paid and free VPN apps for Firestick to identify the few that are easy and safe to use. All the VPNs we recommend on this page have native Firestick apps you can download directly onto your Fire TV device.
The overall best VPNs for Fire TV Stick are:
The best native VPN for Firestick is IPVanish, thanks to its fast speeds, simple setup, and user-friendly design. It also comes with a wide range of advanced features specific to Firestick, Kodi, and P2P streams.
All the VPNs we recommend on this page are also compatible with Kodi, and allow P2P traffic on all/most of their servers. In cases where not every server allows P2P traffic, the ones that do are well labeled and easy to find.
You can either 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 will give you the best streaming experience and the most protection. If you want a free VPN, see our guide to the best free VPNs for Firestick.
From $3.25 per month
IPVanish is the best VPN service for Amazon Fire TV and Amazon Fire TV Stick thanks to its dedicated Fire TV Stick app. It allows for super smooth streaming on local connections and has one of the best designed TV apps we’ve seen. It also has loads 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.
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 server, though, so we’d like to see a “best streaming server” option in the future. We also haven’t been able to get IPVanish to unlock BBC iPlayer or Disney+.
When you are connected, though, speeds are more than enough for HD streaming. We consistently found a download speed drop of under 10% on local connections.
or read our full IPVanish VPN Review.
From $1.99 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 14 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 manual speed tests Surfshark reduced our download speed by around 15%, compared to as little as 7% from ExpressVPN.
Unfortunately, you might not always be able to watch BBC iPlayer through Surfshark’s VPN apps, 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 $1.99 – a price which is unheard of 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.
$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 commiting to the full version of Windscribe, you can also try Windscribe Free, which offers a limited service with a 10GB data cap. The free app probably won’t be enough for all your streaming, but does work with US Netflix and BBC iPlayer.
The free version of Windscribe is also our number one free VPN for Firestick.
There’s no kill switch on the Windscribe Firestick app. This might be a deal breaker for some Kodi users or the most security conscious. It does have a great no logs policy, though.
or read our full Windscribe VPN Review.
From $6.67 per month
ExpressVPN is our overall best VPN, 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 160 location VPN server network (3,000+ total servers), meaning 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. It automatically cuts out your internet access if the VPN connection is interrupted, ensuring that your IP address is never made public or your traffic vulnerable to surveillance.
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.
From $2.75 per month
CyberGhost is a very good VPN for streaming, but it doesn’t always perform as well on Firestick. It does offer really smooth speeds on same-country connections though, it also offers a really strong user experience. Over a three-year subscription it’s also one of the cheapest VPNs on Firestick.
| 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 out 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 10 step review process, but also have special features we watch out for on Amazon Fire TV:
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 VPN Fire TV Stick setup guide.
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.
No. Unfortunately 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.
