Just because Amazon can view all your streaming data while you’re using your Fire TV Stick, that doesn’t mean that your internet service provider needs to know what you’re watching too. Using a quality VPN will keep your Amazon Fire TV viewing activity hidden from your ISP and will prevent your speeds from being throttled. The best VPN for Fire Stick devices not only will improve your privacy and security, but will also help you unblock geo-restricted content, opening up even more streaming options.
The days of viewer anonymity we once enjoyed with boxy, fuzzy-pictured TVs are long gone. Thanks to the rise of the smart TV, we’re now in the age of smart surveillance. And as with any internet-connected device in your home, your media habits are subject to monitoring by your ISP, malicious snoops and your government (where applicable). But with the help of our top VPN recommendations for Amazon Fire Stick users, you can draw the encryption curtains on would-be peepers. A Fire TV Stick VPN can protect your online identity, help you avoid online surveillance by your ISP, and offer you total privacy.
Two key callouts for this list: First, each of these is available as an app on current versions of the Fire Stick. Simply search the store for the VPN app as you would for any other streaming app, such as Hulu or Showtime. Second, you’ll see that all our recommendations are drawn from the top three performers in CNET’s directory of the best overall VPNs to use in 2022. That’s thanks to the obstacle course CNET puts VPN services through during our testing and evaluation process. One of the primary factors in securing a top spot on our best VPN list is a VPN’s platform compatibility, so it’s little surprise that our top three recommendations are VPN services that work on a wide range of systems and devices.
When we evaluate VPNs for Fire TV Stick use, our priorities are straightforward. We’re looking for the fastest
, most streaming-friendly services with strong-enough security to keep your service provider blind to your whereabouts and your ISP blind to your content choices. As always, we strongly recommend that you avoid free VPNs and instead use a tried-and-true paid VPN that offers the cheapest deals. Check out our picks for the best Amazon Fire Stick VPN.
Other VPNs available on Fire TV Stick
The three services above are my favorites, whether you’re using an Amazon Fire TV device or some other device. But note that these other services are also available as downloadable apps on the Fire TV platform:
- Hotspot Shield VPN (read CNET’s Hotspot Shield review)
- CyberGhost VPN (read CNET’s CyberGhost review)
- IPVanish VPN (read CNET’s IPVanish review)
