Amazon has no shortage of devices like the Asus RT-AXE7800 router that can protect your whole home network from a VPN. A virtual private network stops your network provider from seeing what you do online and helps keep some of your details more secure.
The problem? Not all those VPNs, such as Asus’ Instant Guard, are necessarily everyone’s favourite and many ISPs insist or prefer you connect with their hardware.
As a result, device-specific VPNs are still used. I have one on my PC and Google One on my Android. I don’t have one for my Xbox, PlayStation, or Amazon Fire, and I wouldn’t have an Apple TV VPN if I had Apple TV. Perhaps I’ve been silly.
Today, AtlasVPN has announced a VPN for Apple TV.
Do you need it? Atlas points out that you can quickly change your location (and IP address) with it, but surely Apple knows your financial details and whether you’re likely to be in the US, the UK or somewhere else or not.
Atlas argues that your smart TV is vulnerable to cyberattacks and privacy threats, noting that their VPN encrypts your data and hides your IP address.
Our video-optimized servers are tailor-made for high bandwidth activities such as streaming so you can enjoy a smooth and buffer-free experience. The app also has 10Gbps servers designed to provide lightning-fast speeds, even during peak usage.
We see AtlasVPN talking about buffering, and I’ve seen it argued that VPNs reduce the amount of traffic being sent to your device and, therefore, can reduce lag or buffering.
You might not need a VPN for Apple TV, but you might want one anyway.
Quick Links
- Atlas’ VPN for Apple TV or (for free).
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