2 November 2026 · TekLan VPN
How you get TekLan VPN onto a TV depends on what the TV, or the box plugged into it, runs. TV systems aren't interchangeable, and the steps for one won't work on another. Here's the quick way to tell what you've got and what to do.
Quick answer
- Android TV, Google TV, Chromecast with Google TV and Nvidia Shield: install TekLan VPN from Google Play on the TV.
- Fire TV and Fire Stick: install TekLan VPN from the Amazon Appstore.
- Apple TV: install TekLan VPN from the App Store.
- Samsung, LG and Roku: no VPN app. Plug in a streaming stick that runs the app, or put the VPN on your router.
TVs and boxes that run the TekLan VPN app
| Device | Where to get the app |
|---|---|
| Android TV and Google TV (Sony, Philips, TCL, Hisense and others) | Google Play on the TV |
| Chromecast with Google TV, Nvidia Shield | Google Play |
| Fire TV, Fire Stick and Fire TV Cube | Amazon Appstore: on the device, open Find and search for TekLan VPN. Older Fire Sticks can also use teklanvpn.com/latest.apk in Downloader. |
| Newer Fire TV devices with Vega OS, such as the Fire TV Stick 4K Select | Amazon Appstore. Vega OS can't install APK files, so use the Appstore. |
| Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD (tvOS 17 or later) | App Store on the Apple TV |
Not sure if your TV is Android TV or Google TV? If it has the Google Play Store, it is.
Signing in without typing on the remote
Typing an email address and password with a remote is slow, so the TV apps let you sign in with your phone instead. Choose Sign in with a code (Android TV and Fire TV) or Get a sign-in code (Apple TV and Vega OS). Then scan the QR code with your phone, or open teklanvpn.com/tv and enter the code. Codes last about 10 minutes. On Apple TV you can also use Sign in with Apple, and every TV app still lets you type your email address and password if you prefer. Our post on signing in to your TV with a code goes step by step.
The first time you connect, the TV asks you to allow a VPN connection. Accept it.
What the TV app looks like
On a TV the app is kept simple, with large controls that work well with a remote: the connect button, your location, your favourites, and the settings that matter on a TV. Mark the locations you use as favourites so they're one click away. On Apple TV and Vega OS the app uses WireGuard; on Android TV, Google TV and Fire TV you can also choose OpenVPN.
Device guides: Android TV, Google TV, Chromecast with Google TV, Shield, Fire Stick and Apple TV.
TVs with no VPN app
These can't install a VPN app or add a VPN connection themselves:
- Samsung (Tizen)
- LG (webOS)
- Roku TVs and players
- Older Chromecasts without Google TV, the dongles you cast to from a phone
You have two options:
- A streaming stick. Plug a Fire TV Stick or a Google TV device into the TV and use the TekLan VPN app on that. It's often the simplest fix.
- A VPN router. Put TekLan VPN on a router that supports WireGuard or OpenVPN, then send just the TV through it. Our post on putting TekLan VPN on your router walks through it.
Guides: Samsung, LG, Roku and older Chromecast.
When a streaming app still won't play
- Close and reopen the streaming app after connecting, so it doesn't reuse the connection it opened before the VPN.
- Try another location, or switch protocol in the app's settings.
- On a router setup, check the TV really is in the VPN policy.
Some streaming services restrict connections from VPN addresses, so a working VPN can't guarantee every service will play. The streaming help article has more to try. If something looks wrong with the connection itself, open a ticket with the TV model and what you tried.
Frequently asked questions
Does the TV use one of my plan's connections?
Yes, while it's connected. A TV behind a VPN router shares the router's single connection.
Do I need a separate account for the TV?
No. Your one TekLan VPN account works on the website, in the client area and in every app, TVs included.
My Fire TV can't install the APK. Why?
It's probably a Vega OS device, which can't run APK files. Install TekLan VPN from the Amazon Appstore instead.
Pick your TV in the setup guides and you'll be watching in a few minutes.