Movie nights are a favorite for many of us. Whether you’re watching a new series or a big game, the TV is where we relax. But as we settle in, our smart TVs are busy behind the scenes. They’re now the main hubs of our digital homes, and that means they’re collecting more information about what we watch than ever before.
If you have ever wondered how to keep your TV secure like your laptop or phone, you are not alone. MacPaw is bringing its ClearVPN service to Apple TV and Android TV, making it easier than ever to protect your connection without missing a beat of the action. It is about bringing the same peace of mind you have online right into the heart of your home.
Privacy Without the Hassle
The smart TV landscape is changing fast as these devices move beyond basic hardware to become the center of our digital homes. By 2024, more than 85% of households in developed countries owned at least one smart TV. With over 60 million units shipped in the United States alone and a worldwide total of 900 million units, the scale is enormous. Notably, Android TV is currently leading the pack with a 40% market share.
“We built ClearVPN on one belief: privacy should be effortless. Bringing it to Apple TV and Android TV wasn’t a feature request. It was the obvious next step. If simplicity is our promise, it has to work on every screen, including the biggest one,” says Tetiana Shokina, Product Manager at MacPaw. She points out that this approach makes the launch more critical than ever as smart TV adoption reaches an all-time high.
However, this increased connectivity comes with a catch. Your smart TV knows more about your viewing habits than you might think. While that data fuels better recommendations, it often creates a quiet trade-off between convenience and your private information. Many users worry about security flaws that could leave their home network open to prying eyes. This is why bringing professional privacy tools directly to the TV is a necessary step for any modern household.
Security That’s Made to Fit Your Household
Closing the security gap should be as seamless as turning on your TV. Since typing long passwords with a remote is notoriously frustrating, MacPaw’s ClearVPN sidesteps that hurdle entirely. Instead of manual input, you simply scan a QR code with your phone or enter a quick authentication code on a website to get logged in and ready to stream.
That focus on simplicity continues once you are set up. You can rely on the Optimal Location feature to automatically pick the best server, removing any need to experiment with technical settings. Moreover, the dedicated Streaming Mode also helps you instantly find the right connection for your favorite services.
Beyond just the television, this convenience extends to your entire digital setup. With a single subscription protecting up to 6 devices at once, you can secure your tablet, computer, and phone without needing extra accounts. It is a straightforward way to keep your home network private while you watch the shows you love.
Whether you use Android TV 6 (and newer) or Apple TV with tvOS 18 (and above), MacPaw’s ClearVPN makes staying protected effortless. It serves as a reminder that you never have to sacrifice convenience to stay safe online, which makes it a perfect addition to your living room. With its latest expansion, MacPaw is ensuring that your home entertainment remains both personal and private, giving you one less thing to worry about when you press play.