TV is dead — long live the TV. Or is it? Conventional TV is dying at the speed of Usain Bolt running 100 meters in his prime, but it doesn’t mean that all iterations of it are irrelevant. Rise of the new technology gave TV its second breath: Kodi, Roku, Google TV, Apple TV, Amazon FireStick and all other fancy buzz words have contributed to, shall we say, TV 2.0. But it comes with a cost: security and geo-locked content to be exact. And that’s where VPNs come into play.

Today we will look at TOP 5 best VPNs for TV Boxes and FireSticks. So let’s begin wiiiiith…

It shouldn’t be a surprise that one of most versatile VPNs in the market is also really good with TV Boxes and FireSticks. Even more so because they’ve recently released a native Android TV/FireStick app, so now you don’t have to muck about with side-loading non-native app or setting NordVPN on your router. While the app isn’t very fleshed out yet, it provides all the needed basic functionality.

Security? NordVPN has you covered: military grade AES-256 bit encryption secures you from many possible threats, it also offers strict zero log policy. Geo-locked content? Due to the SmartPlay technology which spoofs your DNS address, you don’t have to connect to US Server to watch US Netflix for example; you can use iPlayer, Hulu, HBO, Apple TV, Amazon Prime and 150+ other streaming services. All of that while providing top notch speeds.

Nord is also pretty affordable. Its yearly plan is $69 which is $5.75 a month but they always have discounts available.

2. ExpressVPN

Another top notch VPN which is suitable for TV Boxes, Firesticks and for everyday use. Express doesn’t keep any logs or your browsing history, has unlimited bandwidth and supports many popular streaming services like Netflix, iPlayer or Amazon Prime. It also utilizes the 256 bit encryption. One serious downside is the cost: its yearly plan costs $99.95 which is $8.32 a month and that is pretty steep compared to other VPNs.

3. CyberGhost

Ghost in the Shell? More like Ghost in the TV Box. This VPN also includes 256 bit encryption and features a built-in ad blocker. It is also based in Romania and has no logs. Finally it supports a few streaming services like Netflix and iPlayer while keeping some more or less popular others ‘out of the shell’. However it has a decent pricing: 1 year of it will cost you $49.50 which is $2.49 a month. Pretty good if you don’t want many bells and whistles.

4. BufferedVPN

Buffered? You won’t have to wait for long buffering with this one. BufferedVPN has pretty good speeds which don’t compromise the security aspect though they keep logs for 30 days. It supports Netflix, iPlayer and some more popular brands, though its apps are pretty basic in functionality. Its price point is also steep: 1 year costs $99 which is $8.25 a month while there are other VPNs that are more bang for a buck.

5. PrivateVPN

Not a very well-known VPN, but also a pretty viable choice for many TV Boxes and Firesticks. It is also secure because it offers 256 bit encryption and doesn’t keep any logs. PrivateVPN. While the speeds aren’t that great, it supports unblocking Netflix, Hulu, iPlayer and some other services. One year of PrivateVPN will cost you $50.40 which is $3.88 and that’s pretty good, though there are better alternatives.

The rise of the new TV 2.0 not only gives you many convenient choices, but it also gives you some problems and it is in your jurisdiction how you will solve them.

All in all, there isn’t one correct answer what VPN to choose for your TV Box or FireStick. All of them have their pros and cons, you just have to choose which features are the most important to you. Don’t be potentially abused online or be blocked from your favorite shows or services — it is your TV, do whatever you want with it!