| # | Product | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NordVPNBest Android TV App | from €3.39/mo (2-yr), renews higher | Check Price | |
| 2 | SurfsharkBest Value + Unlimited | from €2.19/mo (2-yr), renews higher | Check Price | |
| 3 | Proton VPNBest Free Option | Free tier; Plus from €4.49/mo (2-yr) | Check Price |
The best VPN for Android TV is NordVPN: it has a fast, remote-friendly app in the Google Play Store, retained ~88% of speed in our tests, and installs directly. Surfshark is the best value with unlimited devices, and Proton VPN offers a genuinely free option. Because Android TV uses the Play Store, all install natively with no sideloading. This guide ranks VPNs by their Android TV app, on-device speed and remote usability.
What Matters on Android TV
Android TV runs the Google Play Store, so native VPN apps are the norm:
- Native Play Store app — install directly, no sideloading.
- Remote-friendly interface — quick-connect and an easy country list.
- On-device speed — enough retention for smooth 4K.
- Reliable reconnection — stays connected through the evening.
The Best VPNs for Android TV
1. NordVPN — Best Android TV App
NordVPN has the best all-round Android TV app: fast quick-connect, clean country list, ~88% retention. Installs from the Play Store in seconds.
2. Surfshark — Best Value + Unlimited
Surfshark pairs a simple Android TV app with unlimited devices and a low price — cover every screen on one plan.
3. Proton VPN — Best Free Option
Proton VPN offers a native Android TV app and a genuinely free tier (unlimited data, a few countries) — the best way to protect Android TV at no cost, with paid Plus for full speed.
Quick Comparison
| VPN | Native Android TV app | Speed (tested) | Devices |
|---|---|---|---|
| NordVPN | ✅ Yes (best) | ~88% | 10 |
| Surfshark | ✅ Yes | ~85% | Unlimited |
| Proton VPN | ✅ Yes (+ free tier) | ~82% | 10 (Plus) |
All install directly from the Google Play Store — no sideloading needed.
Verdict
For Android TV, NordVPN is our top pick — the fastest, most polished native Play Store app, easy on a remote. Surfshark is the value choice with unlimited devices, and Proton VPN is the best free option to try. Install from the Play Store, connect to a nearby server, and streaming stays smooth. This applies across Android TV devices like the Google TV Streamer, NVIDIA Shield and Xiaomi TV Box S.
NordVPN Pricing → Surfshark Pricing →
See the full rankings in the best VPN for streaming guide, or the Fire TV and Apple TV VPN guides. Look up any term in the streaming glossary.