- VPN Super released beta apps for Apple TV and Android TV
- Apps protect your streaming traffic
- They’re also rethinking how your TV handles your data
Streaming has become one of the top reasons people opt for a VPN, and providers have noticed.
The latest example is VPN Super, which just rolled out beta apps for Apple TV and Android TV, extending the service from phones and laptops to the screen we watch most.
This move follows a clear industry trend. Over the past couple of years, many of the best VPN services have shipped native apps for tvOS and Android TV, chasing viewers who want to unblock content, reduce buffering, and keep their traffic private without worrying about router settings.
What VPN Super brings to the big screen
The core functionality is simple: native apps that let you open the software on your TV, choose a server, and start watching again.
According to VPN Super, the Apple TV app offers streaming-optimized servers designed for smoother 4K playback, over 50 server locations, and coverage for up to 10 devices with a single Premium subscription.
The company also promotes a no-logging policy and an ad-free interface, as well as a 30-day money-back guarantee. The apps are for Premium subscribers and the Apple TV version runs on tvOS 17 or newer.
There is also a sports hook. Super points VPN for easier access to international football tournaments and major tennis events.
It’s an argument that other providers have also leaned into, with X-VPN recently launching dedicated servers for the FIFA World Cup.
Why a VPN on your TV is important right now
The privacy argument is arguably the most compelling half of the launch. Modern smart TVs are far from passive displays.
Many use a technology called automatic content recognition, or ACR, which samples what appears on your screen and reports it to manufacturers or their partners. Some TVs do this hundreds of times per second, and the practice is alarming enough that the FBI is urging consumers to weigh the privacy tradeoffs of smart TVs.
A smart TV VPN does not disable ACR by itself, and you should always check your TV’s privacy settings to disable it. What a VPN adds is an encrypted layer on the traffic leaving the device, making your activity harder to read on the network.
How to set up VPN Super on your TV
Getting started is designed to take just a few minutes: download the app, sign in with your Premium account, choose your desired location, and log in.
The Apple and Android apps are currently in beta, with sign-up links available through the VPN Super site and announcement.
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