How to Configure a VPN on Apple TV

Why configure a VPN on Apple TV

Apple TV does not natively support VPN applications. Yet with a VPN, you can unblock catalogs from other countries, protect your traffic and watch your usual services while traveling. There are two main methods.

Method 1: VPN at the router level (recommended)

• Configure your VPN on your router (compatible models only), so the whole home network — including the Apple TV — goes through the VPN.
• Ideal for covering several devices at once: Apple TV, game consoles, smart TVs.
• Requires a router that supports VPN clients (OpenVPN, WireGuard).

Method 2: a DNS smart service

• Some services offer smart DNS that works on Apple TV with a simple DNS change.
• Simpler to set up, but only handles geo-restrictions, not encryption.

And on your other devices?

Your phone, computer and tablet support native VPN apps. A single account with 5 simultaneous connections covers your whole setup — Apple TV via the router, everything else via the apps.