Best VPN for Firestick & Fire TV

The Amazon Fire TV device and Amazon Fire Stick have become essential if you’re an avid TV viewer.

I have certainly found that, when coupled with a VPN, an Amazon Fire TV Stick is a powerful entertainment system. Amazon Fire TV has surpassed 200 million devices sold globally and if you are a fan like me, it’s easy to see why.

You can now enjoy watching your favourite TV shows and movies from just about anywhere, including in a number of cars including some models of BMW, Chrysler, and Jeep. And with the arrival of the Fire TV Stick Select in late 2025, running the new Linux-based Vega OS rather than Android, there have never been more devices in the range to consider.

But which VPN for Fire Stick and Fire TV should you choose?

In this guide, we’ve compared, tested, and ranked the best Amazon Fire Stick VPN options on the market.

While there are hundreds of different VPN providers out there, many don’t support the Fire TV device, Amazon Fire Stick or Fire TV Cube. And if you own one of the newer Vega OS devices, the list of compatible VPNs is shorter still.

However, some excellent Fire Stick and Fire TV VPNs offer dedicated apps and we know from personal experience how easily they can allow you to unlock extra content, access overseas apps and streams, protect your privacy while watching, and even stop your ISP from throttling your connection during peak hours.

The question is, which is the best VPN for Firestick?

We’ve been taking a look at Fire Stick VPN options that offer Amazon Fire apps, rounded them up and ranked them into our top 6 choices.

If you want to use a VPN service option for your Amazon Fire Stick, keep scrolling down as we tell you which are the best products on the market.

How to choose a VPN for Fire TV?

Choosing any Virtual Private Network can be a complicated process but choosing an Amazon Fire Stick VPN means you need to consider some specific features.

To help you get the best out of Fire Stick VPNs, here are the key things to look for:

Top Fire TV VPN Choices

Now you know some of the features you should be considering when choosing a Fire Stick VPN for your Amazon Fire TV or Fire TV Stick device, let’s find out which are the best Fire Stick VPN options out there.

We have personally road tested all of the VPNs recommended in this section and can verify that they will all work well with Amazon Fire devices, including the Fire Stick, the Fire TV and the Fire TV Cube. We test on actual Fire TV hardware, checking streaming unblocking, connection speeds, and app usability with a remote control.

Quick comparison

Rank	VPN	Servers	Countries	Devices	Money-back	Vega OS	WireGuard
★ #1	NordVPN Top Pick	9,000+	130+	10	30 days	Yes	Yes (NordLynx)
#2	ExpressVPN	3,000+	105	8	30 days	No	No (Lightway)
#3	Surfshark	3,200+	100+	Unlimited	30 days	Yes	Yes
#4	CyberGhost	11,000+	100+	7	45 days	No	Yes
#5	IPVanish	2,000+	75+	Unlimited	30 days	Yes	Yes
#6	PrivadoVPN	300+	47+	10	30 days	No	Yes

1. NordVPN

NordVPN has earned its place at the top of our list through consistently impressive performance across every area that matters on a Fire TV Stick. The dedicated Fire TV app installs directly from the Amazon App Store, takes a couple of minutes to set up, and works cleanly with the Firestick remote.

Crucially, NordVPN is one of only three VPNs currently supporting the Fire TV Stick Select’s Vega OS, which launched in October 2025. If you’ve bought a new Fire Stick recently, this matters significantly. Most VPNs do not yet offer a Vega OS app, which makes NordVPN the default choice for new device owners who want proper VPN support out of the box.

In our testing, NordVPN maintained some of the strongest download speeds of any VPN we’ve tested on Fire TV, with enough headroom for 4K streaming without buffering. This is largely down to its proprietary NordLynx protocol, which is built on WireGuard and handles encryption more efficiently than older protocols. For HD and 4K streaming the difference is noticeable in practice.

With over 9,000 servers across 130+ countries, you’re rarely short of options. All servers unlock US Netflix and NordVPN consistently unblocks BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, and most regional services we’ve tested. It also works well with Kodi and IPTV apps, keeping your connection private whether you’re watching through an official app or a third-party add-on.

NordVPN is based in Panama, outside the major surveillance alliances, with an independently audited no-logs policy. Additional features like Threat Protection (which blocks trackers and malware), Double VPN, and obfuscated servers are available within the Fire TV app. The subscription covers up to 10 simultaneous devices.

Pricing starts from around £2.99/month on a two-year plan, with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Read our full NordVPN review for a deeper look at the service.

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2. ExpressVPN

I’ve been using ExpressVPN on my Amazon Fire TV for several years now and the app has only gotten better over time. It’s readily available in the Amazon App Store, the interface is a breeze to use, and I love that the design is consistent across every platform, which matters if you switch between your Fire TV and a phone or laptop.

When it comes to streaming, ExpressVPN is one of the most reliable unblocking services we’ve tested. American Netflix, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Peacock, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, and more all work consistently. Over 3,000 servers across 105 countries gives you plenty of options when switching regions.

One standout feature is MediaStreamer, ExpressVPN’s built-in Smart DNS service. This is particularly useful if you have an older first-generation Fire Stick that doesn’t support VPN apps natively, as MediaStreamer can still unlock regionally restricted streaming content without the full VPN app running.

ExpressVPN uses its own Lightway protocol rather than WireGuard, which is optimised for its own server network and delivers fast, reliable speeds. NordVPN edges it on raw speed in our testing – see our ExpressVPN vs NordVPN comparison for the full breakdown, but ExpressVPN is no slouch and consistently delivers smooth HD streaming.

Privacy is strong: based in the British Virgin Islands, 256-bit AES encryption, a kill switch, split tunnelling, DNS leak protection, and an independently verified no-logs policy. Customer support via 24/7 live chat has always been helpful in our experience. Up to 8 simultaneous devices are supported on one plan.

Pricing starts from around £6.67/month on a one-year plan, with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Read our full ExpressVPN review for more detail.

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3. Surfshark

As a seasoned VPN user, I’ve had the opportunity to try numerous services, and Surfshark has quickly become one of my top choices. Surfshark has rapidly grown into a reputable name, gaining popularity among VPN users like myself.

Their well-deserved success can be attributed to their reliable service, lightning-fast speeds, extensive range of apps, and exceptional ability to unblock content. In May 2026, Surfshark introduced support for Vega OS devices.

The standout feature for households is unlimited simultaneous connections. One Surfshark subscription covers every Fire TV device, phone, laptop, and tablet under your roof. For families or anyone running multiple devices, this is a significant practical advantage over providers that cap you at 8 or 10 devices.

Surfshark supports WireGuard, which helps it maintain strong download speeds well suited to HD and 4K streaming. In our performance tests it’s competitive with NordVPN and ahead of most of the rest of the field. The dedicated Fire TV Stick app connects seamlessly from the main screen, with server selection neatly organised on a second screen.

Surfshark unblocks a wide range of Netflix regions as well as Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max, Sling TV, and more. BBC iPlayer works well from any country via a web browser on Fire TV.

The Fire Stick app also incorporates their CleanWeb feature (which blocks ads, trackers, and malware) and a Whitelister feature for split tunnelling, both accessible directly from the Fire TV interface.

Pricing starts from around £1.79/month on a two-year plan, making it comfortably the best value option on this list. There’s a standard 30-day money-back guarantee. Read our full Surfshark review for more.

4. CyberGhost VPN

CyberGhost VPN has become one of my go-to recommendations for beginners picking a Firestick VPN, with a connection that can be made directly from the main screen.

The interface is arguably the easiest to navigate of any VPN on this list for someone new to VPNs. Navigating through the menus and selecting servers feels incredibly intuitive.

CyberGhost’s streaming-specific server section stands out as a particularly useful feature: rather than guessing which server to use, you simply select the streaming service you want to watch and CyberGhost shows you the right server. For Fire TV users who just want to connect and stream without fuss, it doesn’t get much simpler.

I like how I can select servers by country or through their ‘Streaming Friendly’ section, which points me directly to the VPN servers optimised for specific TV apps and content on my Firestick.

CyberGhost unblocks all the most popular Firestick apps and is one of the better performers for Netflix, including US, German, and French libraries. I’ve also had success with BBC iPlayer, which works well from any country when watching via a web browser on Fire TV.

Extra features include Ad-Block, Malware Protection, a kill switch, split tunnelling, a range of VPN protocol options, and Block Social Tracking. With over 11,000 servers across 100+ countries, it has one of the largest server networks of any VPN on this list.

The 45-day money-back guarantee is the most generous on this list, giving you more time than anywhere else to test the service without risk. Pricing starts from around £1.99/month on a two-year plan. Read our full CyberGhost review for more detail.

5. IPVanish

IPVanish has been one of the more interesting providers to reassess for this update. Alongside NordVPN, it is one of only three VPNs currently offering a Vega OS app for the Fire TV Stick Select. For anyone who’s just bought one of Amazon’s newer devices and finds NordVPN isn’t to their taste, IPVanish is the only credible alternative right now.

As a long-time VPN user, I’ve had IPVanish installed on my Amazon Fire TV Stick since they were one of the first providers to offer a dedicated app. The app installs directly from the Amazon App Store and supports WireGuard for faster connection speeds. IPVanish also allows unlimited simultaneous connections, which is genuinely useful for larger households.

The interface remains consistent with their other apps for Android, Windows, and more. It looks a little dated compared to newer offerings, but it works well and navigates cleanly with the Firestick remote.

Where IPVanish falls short is streaming reliability. It handles US services like Disney+ and Paramount+ reasonably well, but unblocking Netflix in multiple regions is inconsistent, and BBC iPlayer and Amazon Prime Video can be hit and miss. If your primary goal is streaming a wide variety of geo-restricted content, the providers above it on this list are more dependable.

For Kodi users, IPVanish is a popular choice and does a solid job of keeping that traffic private from your ISP. It’s also good for general privacy and does a reliable job of concealing your IP address. Read our full IPVanish review for more.

6. PrivadoVPN

PrivadoVPN earns its place on this list as the most affordable option here, with a free tier that’s worth knowing about and paid plans that are among the cheapest available.

The free plan gives you 10GB of data per month across servers in 12 locations, which is enough for occasional browsing and light streaming. It’s capped rather than unlimited, so it won’t cover heavy daily use, but as a way of trying a VPN before spending any money it’s a reasonable starting point. Free plan users are limited to one simultaneous connection.

The paid plan is where PrivadoVPN becomes more interesting. Based in Switzerland under strict privacy laws, it operates a no-logs policy and supports WireGuard alongside OpenVPN and IKEv2. The Fire TV app is available directly from the Amazon App Store and is straightforward to set up and use. Paid subscribers get access to servers in 47+ countries with no data limits and up to 10 simultaneous devices.

Streaming performance is solid on the paid plan, with reliable access to US Netflix and good results with other popular services. It’s not as thoroughly tested across regional libraries as NordVPN or ExpressVPN, but for everyday streaming use it holds its own.

Where PrivadoVPN stands out most clearly is price. It’s one of the most affordable paid VPNs on the market and for users who want a capable, privacy-conscious service without a large outlay, it’s a genuinely good option.

Pricing for the paid plan starts from around £1.49/month on a two-year plan, with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Which VPN is right for your Fire TV?

With six VPN apps all ranging from excellent to good, it can still be challenging to pick the best VPN for Firestick.

We recommend NordVPN as the best all-round VPN for Fire Stick. It’s the fastest, it supports the new Vega OS devices, it unblocks the widest range of content, and its dedicated Fire TV app is one of the most polished we’ve used.

However, choosing a VPN for Firestick ultimately depends on your usage.

Below we’ve listed some of the most common user scenarios and which is the best VPN from our list for each scenario as far as our testing goes. If you’re still a little undecided, take a look at these situations to whittle it down to the most suitable for you.

How do I get a VPN?

To get a VPN for your Amazon Fire TV Stick, you’ll first need to sign up to one of the providers recommended in this guide.

This is so easy to do. We know. We’ve signed up for every one in order to test them out for you.

You’ll need to do this on any other type of device like your computer, tablet or phone.

There’s no in-app way to subscribe on the Fire TV apps directly and the Fire TV remote makes such activity frustratingly slow in any case.

Once you’ve signed up for one of the VPN services, you can use the ‘Search’ function on the Amazon app store and tap in the name of the service you signed up for, for example, ‘NordVPN’.

This will allow you to download and install a VPN onto your Fire TV devices (Firestick or Fire TV).

The Fire TV Stick will find the correct app and then you can click on the ‘Get‘, ‘Download‘ or ‘Install‘ button and wait for the app to install.

Once it’s installed, you’ll find it on your Fire TV Home screen or in the ‘Apps’ section.

All you have to do is log into your account. Fire TV Stick devices all support VPN connections so once you have logged in, just click to connect and you are protected.

In Summary

A lot has changed since we first published this guide and the VPN market for Fire TV devices has matured considerably.

We recommend NordVPN as the best VPN for Fire Stick right now.

Of all the VPNs we tested, NordVPN impressed the most with their speeds, streaming reliability, and the usability of their Amazon app.

They are currently the only premium provider supporting both Fire OS and the new Vega OS, which puts them in a league of their own for anyone with a newer device. For 4K streaming and Kodi use, they are the strongest choice on our list.

ExpressVPN remains excellent, particularly if you value the most consistent cross-platform experience and want strong privacy guarantees.

Surfshark is the best value pick for households covering multiple devices. For beginners, CyberGhost’s streaming-specific server categories make getting started almost effortless.

And if you want to try before you buy, PrivadoVPN’s free tier is the most accessible entry point on our list, with no payment required to get started.

A quick note on free VPNs: beyond PrivadoVPN’s free plan, there are no recommended free VPN services for Firestick. A Firestick VPN needs multiple servers, fast speeds, and solid protection. Most free VPNs offer none of this.

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