Smart TV: VPN - how to use an encrypted network

A Smart TV is a useful device that lets you have services that you can normally only use on a computer on a TV. You can also access the handy VPN function with a Smart TV. This is how you watch private videos and movies in an encrypted way.

How to use VPN on Smart TV?

Using VPN on Smart TV offers many advantages. For example, it allows you to bypass the annoying geo-blocking and watch movies and series on the American Netflix. To make the Smart TV a VPN client, not many steps are required.

1. Generally, you have several options to set up a VPN connection with a Smart TV. You can download an appropriate app or use the Shellfire Box.
2. To download an app, you need to use a VPN service that offers an app on a smart TV. Services that offer an app are NordVPN, Express VPN or CyberGhost.
3. Download the appropriate app and launch it after installation. Now you need to log in with your user data.
4. After logging in, your TV will be connected to all Internet sites via the VPN.
5. If your smart TV does not support the installation of apps, then you can also set up a virtual connection on your computer and let the TV use it.
6. Network your TV with the PC via LAN cable and use the PC to establish a VPN connection to your VPN service.
7. Now go to the adapter settings and right-click on the VPN connection. Select "Bridge Connection." Now select the other adapter to which your TV is connected.