NordVPN releases new Apple TV VPN app
One of the best VPN services in the industry just released a new dedicated Apple TV VPN app.
NordVPN is the latest provider that, following Apple's support of third-party VPN applications introduced with the tvOS 17 update, has decided to develop an app to help users improve their streaming experience.
This means you don't have to go through tricky setup processes to enjoy international content libraries – and protecting your privacy while using Apple's popular smart TV device is just as easy. Keep reading and I'll explain everything you need to know to get started.
Why use NordVPN's Apple TV app?
“Users often forget that mobile phones and computers are not the only gateways to your network for cybercriminals. A smart TV is usually connected to the Internet, so it can also be hacked, and cybercriminals can spy on users, steal data or even try to access other devices on the home network,” said Vykintas Maknickas, head of product strategy at NordVPN.
Maknickas explained that the new dedicated VPN app for Apple TV will ensure 24-hour digital security. The app protects online traffic from spy attempts and hackers, thanks to what it described as “next-generation encryption.”
To reap the benefits of this reliable security, all you need to do is connect to one of NordVPN's more than 5,000 servers located around the world. Then nosy third parties, bad actors, and even your ISP will be unable to track your online activities, or at least much more difficult.
“Additionally, a VPN can even improve the streaming experience by increasing users' privacy,” Maknickas said.
All streaming platforms, including Netflix and Amazon Prime, apply some geo-restrictions to their content, meaning their libraries will differ depending on where you are in the world. With a VPN you can watch your favorite show anywhere by choosing a server in your home country. NordVPN's network is currently spread across 60 countries, so you have plenty of locations to choose from.
NordVPN has a great track record when it comes to unlocking geo-restricted content: we managed to access all the most popular platforms we tried last time. The software also boasts advanced security features like Double VPN and Double Kill Switches that promise to protect your most important information from prying eyes.
NordVPN recorded staggering speeds during our most recent round of testing: we reached 950+ Mbps when using the NordLynx protocol. That makes it one of the fastest VPN services on the market today, and means you won't have any problems watching HD content while connected to a NordVPN server.
As previously mentioned, NordVPN has joined a handful of providers, including ExpressVPN and IPVanish, in offering a dedicated Apple TV app. While users can still set up and use NordVPN on Apple TV via other methods, the new application is the easiest way to do so: it's as simple as downloading other apps to your smart TV.
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