Apple TV setup

Set up TekLan VPN on Apple TV

Install the TekLan VPN app on Apple TV from the App Store, or route Apple TV through a compatible VPN router.

App Store
Version 1.3.0
Download on the App Store
Apple TV Connect screen: protected in London, with VPN IP, session time and data totals

Set it up

Choose how to connect

TekLan VPN app for Apple TV

Install from the App Store

The TekLan VPN app runs directly on Apple TV with tvOS 17 or later, so you can connect without a router.

Current version: 1.3.0 · What the app does

Before you begin

  • Connect the Apple TV to the internet.
  • Have an active TekLan VPN subscription, and your iPhone or computer nearby to sign in with a code.
  • Allow the VPN configuration when tvOS asks.

Steps

  1. On the Apple TV, open the App Store, search for TekLan VPN and select Get.
  2. Open TekLan VPN. Under Sign in with your phone, select Get a sign-in code, then scan the QR code with your phone, or open teklanvpn.com/tv on your phone or computer, sign in and enter the code shown on the TV. You can also choose Sign in with Apple, or sign in with your TekLan VPN email address and password.
  3. Choose a server and select Connect. Allow the VPN configuration when tvOS asks.
Download on the App Store

Check the connection

  1. Confirm the TekLan VPN app reports Connected.
  2. Open a streaming or IP-checking app and confirm your location has changed.
  3. Disconnect in the app and confirm normal internet access returns.

If it does not connect

  • Confirm the Apple TV has internet access before starting the VPN.
  • Allow the VPN configuration if tvOS asks again.
  • Sign out, restart the app and sign in again.
  • Use the router route meanwhile.

Still stuck? See the help articles, or open a support ticket with the exact error you see.

Apple TV router setup

Route Apple TV through a compatible VPN router

The profile is installed on a compatible WireGuard or OpenVPN router, not directly on Apple TV.

Before you begin

  • Confirm the router has a supported WireGuard or OpenVPN client and that you can sign in to its administration page.
  • Connect the Apple TV to that router and identify it in the router device list.
  • Back up the router settings before changing VPN or policy-routing options.

Choose the router protocol and delivery method

Create a separate profile for the router. Use WireGuard when the selected router guide supports it, or OpenVPN when it does not.

  • WireGuard download: download the .conf file directly.
  • WireGuard email: select Send profile, then Send email to receive the .conf file.
  • WireGuard device code: select Send profile, then Get code. On the device being used to configure the router, open dash.teklanvpn.com/get, enter the code and download the file. The code expires after 15 minutes and works once.
  • OpenVPN download or email: download the .ovpn file, or send it by email from Send profile. Select Show OpenVPN credentials and keep the displayed private-key password available. Device access codes are not offered for OpenVPN.
Selecting WireGuard while creating a profile
Choose WireGuard when the router supports it.

Steps

  1. For WireGuard: create a WireGuard profile, download its .conf file and follow the router guide for a compatible WireGuard client.
  2. For OpenVPN: create an OpenVPN profile, select Set up this device, choose Apple TV / console, then select the router shown in the Dashboard.
    Selecting OpenVPN while creating a profile
    Choose OpenVPN when required by the router.
    Router-based option selected in Set up this device
    Select the router-based option shown in the Dashboard.
  3. Follow the instructions for that router or firmware. Do not use directions written for a different router interface.
  4. Import the .conf or .ovpn file, connect the router VPN client and confirm that it stays connected.
  5. In the router policy-routing settings, assign the Apple TV to the VPN profile.
  6. Restart the Apple TV network connection so it receives the current route and DNS settings.
  7. Test the router policy before using Apple TV.

Check the connection

  1. Confirm the VPN client reports Connected in the router administration page.
  2. Confirm the Apple TV is assigned to the VPN policy rather than the normal internet route.
  3. Restart the Apple TV network connection after changing the policy.
  4. If the device cannot open an IP-checking site, temporarily assign a phone to the same policy and confirm its public IP address changes.

If it does not connect

  • Generate a fresh profile and confirm that the correct router firmware was selected.
  • If the router connects but Apple TV does not use the VPN, recheck its policy-routing assignment.
  • Remove any older VPN policy that also targets Apple TV.
  • Check the router clock and DNS settings if the tunnel repeatedly drops.

Still stuck? See the help articles, or open a support ticket with the exact error you see.

Helpful answers

Features

What TekLan VPN for Apple TV does

Protect your Apple TV directly, with no router to set up. Built for the Siri Remote.

  • WireGuard

    Fast, modern WireGuard is built in, so there is no profile to import.

  • Locations worldwide

    Choose a city from our worldwide network. Each location shows its city first, then its country.

  • Sign in with your phone

    Scan a QR code or enter a code at teklanvpn.com/tv, with no typing on the TV.

  • Sign in with Apple

    Sign in with your Apple Account, or with your TekLan VPN email address and password.

  • Live connection details

    Data received and sent, connection time and your protected IP, updated while you are connected.

  • Leak test

    Check that your IP address and DNS requests stay inside the VPN. On the DNS page.

  • DNS lookup

    Look up a website’s address through the VPN’s DNS to see what it answers.

  • Local network access

    Keep printers, casting and other devices on your home network reachable while connected.

  • Dedicated IP

    If you have a private server or dedicated IP, it is listed first under “Your private servers”, with its IP address.

  • Subscribe in the app

    Subscribe or restore purchases in the app, billed by Apple. One subscription covers iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV.

Screenshots

See the app

Apple TV Connect screen: protected in London, with VPN IP, session time and data totals
Apple TV Locations screen with the list of cities
Apple TV favourite locations
Apple TV Settings: reconnect automatically, appearance and support
Requirements

What you need

  • Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD with tvOS 17 or later.
  • A TekLan VPN plan, or subscribe in the app.
  • Your phone nearby to sign in with a QR code.
Questions

Frequently asked

Which protocol does the Apple TV app use?

WireGuard. OpenVPN is available on iPhone, iPad and Mac.

Can I use the VPN on Apple TV without the app?

Yes. Connect the Apple TV through a VPN router; the Apple TV setup guide shows how.

Do I need a separate subscription for each app?

No. One TekLan VPN plan covers every app; each device uses one of your plan’s connections while it is connected.

Where are the servers?

Worldwide. The app lists every location your plan includes, and you can switch whenever you like.

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