VPN services have many uses, from keeping your data safe when accessing a public Wi-Fi network to prevent your ISP from throttling your internet usage when at home. But the best VPNs can also be used for location spoofing, allowing you to access streaming services from around the world. If you have ExpressVPN and an Amazon Fire TV Stick, then you have an easy way to access a wide range of streaming content.
If you don’t know where to start with VPNs, we can help explain what a VPN is. Once you’ve figured all that out, read on while we tell you all about how well ExpressVPN and Amazon Fire TV Sticks work together.
ExpressVPN on an Amazon Fire TV
ExpressVPN offers a native app that is designed to specifically work with Amazon Fire TV Stick devices. ExpressVPN even offers an extensive tutorial on the subject so less tech-savvy users can still figure it out.
Simply put, ExpressVPN is great for streaming and is compatible with all Amazon Fire TV devices along with all Amazon Fire TV Sticks 2nd generation and above. If you have the very original Amazon Fire TV Stick, you’ll need to upgrade to a newer device to use ExpressVPN. Simply download the app from the Amazon Appstore and it takes moments to get started. The only thing to bear in mind is that if you want to stream content from a specific country, you will need to make sure your VPN server location and your Amazon account are set to the same country. It’s possible to change your Amazon country setting by going to Your Account > Your Content and Devices > Preferences > Country/Region.
Because, ultimately, that’s exactly why you most want to use ExpressVPN with your Amazon Fire TV Stick. Our review of ExpressVPN found that it offers a huge network of 160 server locations in 94 different countries so it’s the ideal VPN to use when traveling the world. Alongside that, the Amazon Fire TV Stick is simple to toss into your bag and take with you on your journeys.
By combining the two, you can choose to watch content that would ordinarily be available at home, all while traveling abroad. Ever traveled somewhere and felt frustrated that streaming services lack your regular content? Sure, you may benefit from some additions that you don’t get back at home, but if you’re midway through a season that isn’t available, you’ll miss out. By using ExpressVPN on your Amazon Fire TV Stick, you can always be in just one location for your streaming needs while still traveling.
ExpressVPN works well with Netflix, so if you feel like checking out a different localized version of Netflix, Disney Plus, or another streaming service, you can do so by changing your location on ExpressVPN without leaving your home. The flexibility of using a VPN like ExpressVPN gives you so many more options without actually having to travel.
Why is my Fire TV Stick not working with ExpressVPN?
Though the ExpressVPN app should make it easy to use on your Fire TV Stick, as with any piece of technology, sometimes you’ll come across errors. The first issue that can arise is that the server you’re connected to won’t let you access the content you want. For example, Netflix is famously restrictive on VPN use, and often blocks the IPs of VPN providers. If you try to use ExpressVPN to watch Netflix and get an error, then try disconnecting from your current server and connecting to a new one in the same location. That will typically make Netflix work with the new server.
Sometimes you might run across a cache issue too. You can clear the app data and cache on your Fire TV Stick by going to Settings > Applications > Managed Installed Applications. Find the ExpressVPN app from this list and select it. Now choose Clear cache. This will help clear out any old data that might be causing problems in the app. And finally, you can try restarting your Fire TV Stick or reinstalling the ExpressVPN app to deal with any lingering issues.
One drawback is that ExpressVPN might seem expensive. However, other suitable VPNs for Netflix streaming are available.
