3 best free Firestick VPNs (plus 3 premium picks) – Reliable and trustworthy

Whether you wish to watch your favorite movie or show unavailable in your country or to keep your streaming activities on your favorite video player private, you need a free Firestick VPN.

Amazon Firestick is a great device to enjoy watching your favorite content on your TV without hassle; this tiny device allows you to access thousands of channels. You only need to plug this USB flash drive-like device into your TV’s HDMI port to stream the content.

However, the main limitation of Firestick is that you can’t watch everything you want. Because most channels and apps are geo-blocked, you might miss your favorite movies or shows if you are not living in the permitted region.

The most significant loss comes to those living outside the US, as they’ll miss out on much more content. (Interestingly, the US content library is the largest, with lots of desirable stuff.)

That is where a VPN helps you. Once you have it, you can unblock your favorite content on your Fire device and enjoy complete privacy and security from online threats.

But, of course, you might be hesitant to risk your money on a VPN, mainly if you haven’t used one before on your Firestick. So, you won’t be wrong if you’re looking for a free option.

This guide has got you covered. Read along to find out the best free Firestick VPN, how to choose only the top-notch free provider, the caveats of using free VPNs, and more.

Quick list – Best free VPNs for Firestick

In a hurry to learn about the best free services supporting your streaming experience in detail? Here’s a quick list for you. Yet, if you wish to know more about them before subscribing, scroll down to find the details.

Why you need a VPN for Firestick

Isn’t VPN a security tool? We hear you ask.

Well, a VPN is more than just security software. In fact, for avid streamers, a VPN is the worthiest utility facilitating binge-watching, especially when installed on your Firestick.

To answer your query more precisely, here is a quick list of all the good reasons you should equip your streaming device with a VPN.

Never miss out on your favorite shows

The biggest plus of using an Amazon Firestick is taking your favorite movies and shows anywhere with you. Regardless of where you travel, as far as you get an HDMI port, you can connect your Firestick to any TV set and start watching your favorite content.

However, it isn’t true if you travel abroad, given the location-based restrictions. Nonetheless, if you have a VPN on your device, you can easily change your online location to your home country and enjoy streaming just as you did back home.

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Stream geo-blocked content

The majority of Firestick streaming apps are geo-blocked. It means they are only available in particular regions, primarily the US. Or, even if they’re available, you might not watch your desired content due to regional restrictions on content availability.

That is where having a VPN on your Firestick comes in handy. It allows you to change your IP address and location online.

You need to connect to a VPN server in the country where the channel is available. Then, it will make you look like you are in that country. Hence, you can stream your favorite content freely.

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Get robust online security

The most apparent reason why you should use a VPN is online security. When you connect to a VPN, any activity you conduct will be encrypted and passed through a private tunnel. As a result, it will protect your data and activities from your internet service provider (ISP), hackers, government agencies, and other online trackers.

Alongside security, the VPN’s data encryption and IP masking also save you from ad tracking.

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Evade ISP throttling

The biggest plus (apart from gaining access to unrestricted media for streaming) of using a VPN app on your Fire TV Stick is bypassing internet throttling.

If you’re an avid streamer, you would have experienced your ISP deliberately slowing down your connection speeds at times. It is particularly annoying when you start facing long buffering in the middle of streaming. With a VPN, your ISP won’t know your streaming activities and can’t limit your bandwidth.

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Best free Amazon Firestick VPNs – Detailed list

After knowing about the benefits of using a VPN on your Fire device, you might wonder where to find such a robust free VPN provider.

To help you with that, we tested over 80 free VPNs over 7 weeks to find out which providers work best with Firestick.

While testing, we kept compatibility, speed, security, and privacy in view alongside assessing the VPN providers’ ability to unblock streaming services.

Ironically, we only found three free VPNs that were secure and fast enough to use on an Amazon Firestick.

However, even these three carefully picked options come with some limitations. Yet, they work fine for anyone not wanting to risk money merely for streaming.

1. ProtonVPN

While ProtonVPN does not have a native app for Amazon Fire Stick, you can download the APK file or install it on your router. The best thing about ProtonVPN is that it does not limit data usage for free users, unlike other free Firestick VPNs such as Hide.me and Windscribe.

The VPN supports all major platforms, including Android, Windows, macOS, Linux, and iOS. It is also compatible with routers that run AsusWRT, DD-WRT, or pfSense firmware, meaning you can use it on almost all your devices.

ProtonVPN offers Secure Core servers in Switzerland, Iceland, and Sweden, all of which have friendly privacy laws. Unfortunately, you cannot access them on the free version as you can only connect to three servers in the US, Japan, and the Netherlands. 

Although ProtonVPN on Firestick does not limit data usage on the free version, the speed is slower. It unblocks all the top streaming sites, including Amazon Prime, Netflix, etc. However, you might have to upgrade to the paid plans to watch videos without buffering.

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2. Windscribe

Windscribe has a 10GB free monthly data allowance, much more than its competitors. You will also get an extra 5GB if you tweet about the company. Unfortunately, even this 15GB combined is enough for only a few hours of streaming if you are an avid streamer.

You can also use Windscribe Firestick anonymously by not providing your email. However, you will only get 2GB of monthly free data.

While the VPN caused a slight dip in the internet speed while testing, it improved when using the Smart Location feature that connected to the nearest server. So even though it may struggle initially, you can stream in standard definition.

If you upgrade to the paid plans, you will get features such as optimized servers for streaming Netflix and access to its entire server network. While you will only access 10 servers on the free version, they are located in countries like the US, Canada, the UK, etc.

Windscribe offers AES 256-bit encryption to protect your data and activities from unauthorized access. Moreover, the kill switch and DNS leak protection prevent IP addresses and DNS requests from leaking.

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3. Hide.me

Hide.me is a reliable free VPN service that offers 10GB of free monthly data. That is enough for around 10 hours of streaming content in standard definition.

The VPN app is easy to download and install on your Amazon Firestick. Fortunately, you can start using Hide.me without providing your information or payment details.

Sadly, you are limited to servers in four countries, including Germany, Canada, the Netherlands, and the US. But you can use these servers to watch your favorite channels. In our tests, the VPN allowed accessing content on ESPN US, Amazon Prime Video US, Disney+, etc.

Since it offers limited servers, you cannot access services outside of the countries the provider offers on its network. So, for example, you cannot access Rai TV outside Italy (if you happen to be a fan of Italy’s TV shows or are traveling) as the VPN service does not offer an Italy server to its free users.

Hide.me uses cutting-edge security features and a kill switch to prevent your data from leaking. However, you will be dissatisfied to know that it only allows one connection at a time. Though that suffices if you only need a VPN for your Firestick, the service isn’t ideal if you want to connect more devices.

A pleasing thing about the provider is its strict no-logs policy. It will not gather or store identifiable information about you or your online activities. You can also expect a prompt response to any question, as it offers 24/7 live chat.

If you decide to upgrade to the paid plans, you can first test the services risk-free with the 30-day money-back guarantee.

The paid version offers over 2,000 servers in 75+ locations and supports 10 simultaneous connections. It also provides impressive security features such as WireGuard protocol, IPv6 support, split tunneling, etc.

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Factors to consider when choosing the best free Firestick VPN

Finding a free VPN that works well with Firestick is not easy. So before you subscribe to a service, keep the following things in view.

Native app for Firestick 

First and foremost, the best free VPN should be compatible with Firestick and offer a dedicated app for quick installation. Two, if not all three, of the free VPNs recommended above, have native Firestick apps that you can easily download from the Amazon App Store.

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Privacy policy 

There have been numerous reports of free VPN services collecting users’ data in the background to sell to advertising third parties. Therefore, your free VPN for Firestick should have a dependable logging policy if you are concerned with your online privacy.

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Speed

A good free Firestick VPN should offer reliable speeds to stream content seamlessly and buffer-free.

While free VPNs cannot match premium vendors’ consistency in speed, the services recommended above are still better than others on the market.

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Data limitation

The VPN you pick should offer generous or no data limitation to stream unrestricted.

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Unblocks content restrictions

A free Amazon Firestick VPN must bypass geo-blocks and anti-VPN technology. It will enable you to access more content in as many regions as possible.

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Customer support

Reliable customer support is crucial when using a VPN to assist you if you encounter a problem.

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The catch with using free VPN services

Although, free VPNs, like any other free service, appear lucrative because they don’t demand money. People believe such services are “risk-free” as they won’t ruin your budget.

However, free VPNs come with more risks. These include threats to your data security, your privacy, and your money. (The latter may be an eventual outcome as you would have to spend more on recovering from all the damages from free VPNs.)

If you’re wondering what the underlying risks with free VPNs are, check out some obvious ones below.

Compromised privacy and security

One of the main reasons for using a VPN is to guard against unauthorized access to your data.

Therefore, you’ll be shocked to find out that most free VPNs contain malware that can cause a security breach to your device. Moreover, free VPNs do not have strong encryption and other necessary security measures to keep you safe.

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Bandwidth and data limitation

The most significant disadvantage of free VPNs against paid ones is bandwidth and data limitation. The most you can get is 10GB of free data each month, limiting your streaming activities. Some providers even cap data intentionally to compel you to sign-up for paid subscriptions.

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Fewer server locations

Compared to premium services such as NordVPN, many free VPNs have few server locations. Therefore, it will hinder you from surpassing geo-restriction and accessing blocked content from different parts of the world.

Some of these services don’t even offer free users the liberty to connect to a server of their choice. As a free user, you must bear with the location offered by your provider (regardless of whether it’s helpful for you).

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3 best premium VPNs for Firestick

Jailbreaking Firestick helps take your Amazon-powered entertainment device’s experience to the next level. Then enters using a paid VPN on it.

There are many benefits of using a paid Firestick VPN instead of a free one, such as reliability, workability, and other unique features of Amazon Fire Stick.

Here are our recommendations on some of the most reliable premium VPNs in the market.

1. ExpressVPN

ExpressVPN is among the fastest VPNs, even offering a dedicated app for Amazon App Store. With a network of over 3,000 servers in 94 countries, you will always get a reliable connection to stream your favorite content.

The VPN offers refined apps, a remarkable range of functions, and stellar performance. Plus, it provides users excellent privacy and security features such as AES 256-bit encryption, Network Lock, split tunneling, and Tor compatibility.

For a more detailed look, please read this extensive ExpressVPN review.

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2. NordVPN

During our tests, NordVPN performed exemplary with consistent speeds, even over longer distances. It also offers a massive network of over 5000 servers in 60 countries, enabling you to access more content from different regions.

The VPN has a dedicated Amazon Fire Stick app that you can download easily from the Amazon App Store. There are also tutorials on installing it on your router if you want to cover more devices.

NordVPN is one of the best VPNs to bypass even the toughest geo-blocks. You can watch your favorite movies and TV shows on streaming sites such as Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Hulu, Disney+, and all the big names.

Unlike free VPNs, NordVPN offers high-level security, including AES 256-encryption, double VPN, automatic kill switch, etc. Additionally, it does not keep logs, is based in a privacy-friendly country, and is audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Apart from offering a 30-day money-back guarantee, NordVPN is one of the most affordable VPNs on the market. You will get a 68% discount and 3 months free if you subscribe to the two-year plan.

To provide more information about this provider, here is an in-depth review of NordVPN.

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3. Surfshark

Surfshark is another reliable VPN for Amazon Fire Stick. The provider recently expanded its server network to improve performance. So now you can get consistent and dependable connections even when streaming.

One of Surfshark’s striking features is unlimited simultaneous connections. That means you can cover your entire network with a single plan. There is also a SmartDNS feature to connect devices that don’t usually work with VPNs, such as PlayStation Consoles.

The Camouflage Mode will hide your VPN activities and make it look like regular traffic. That is an excellent feature if you live in a country that restricts VPNs, such as China and Russia.

Curious to learn more about this service? Head over to our full Surfshark VPN review.

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VPNs to avoid using on a Firestick

You now know which free VPNs easily support Firestick streaming, both free and premium ones. However, not every VPN supports seamless streaming despite offering top-notch features.

That’s because many VPNs aren’t resilient enough to handle the high traffic generated during streaming. Consequently, you face speed lags. That is in addition to the failure to bypass regional restrictions and bandwidth limitations.

Besides, poor online security is another issue, as discussed above.

Keeping all this in view, here are some VPN services you should always avoid using on Firestick.

HolaVPN

If you care about your safety and privacy while streaming, steer clear of HolaVPN. Despite being free, using this service costs you indirectly by drawing your bandwidth and making your device part of a botnet. Also, HolaVPN isn’t strong enough to unblock streaming apps.

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Tunnelbear

Tunnelbear is a nice-to-have free VPN for online privacy. But this isn’t an option for binge streamers owing to its limited data and fewer locations. Moreover, Tunnelbear isn’t robust enough to bypass VPM bans.

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Speedify

While this service offers a relatively better free data limit of 2GB per month, it isn’t sufficient for streaming. Besides, you don’t have the liberty to choose your desired server location with this VPN. That means you can’t unblock location-specific media libraries.

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How to install VPN on Firestick

Now that you have selected a VPN, the next step is to have it configured on your device.

If you have a compatible (rather a newer) Fire device (not the 1st generation), installing the VPN only takes a few minutes.

Here’s how you’ll proceed.

• Search your Firestick or any other Fire device for your subscribed VPN app.
• Then, download and install the app on your device.
• Open the VPN app and connect to the server in your preferred location.
• Without disconnecting the VPN, come out of the app and start streaming your favorite movie or TV show.

If you don’t find the relevant VPN app on the Amazon App Store, or your provider doesn’t offer a native FireOS client, you can download the Android VPN app.

Since FireOS is a fork of Android and most free VPN services support dedicated Android apps, you won’t have trouble at this step. Though, this requires sideloading the app on your device. You can learn about this method in detail in this thorough guide on installing a VPN on Firestick.

Whereas, if you have an older device and are facing trouble installing the VPN, then using a VPN-enabled router is a quick workaround. You can install the compatible VPN app on your router (if your provider supports one) and then connect your Fire device.

VPN not working with Fire Stick–troubleshooting tips

Facing glitches when streaming Firestick with VPN is common. It frequently happens with free VPNs since they are prone to being tracked down and blocked. Nonetheless, sometimes, premium VPNs also fail to work with Firestick. In either case, here are a few tips to fix the glitch.

• Change your VPN server. Your streaming service may detect and block your VPN server, breaking your access. So, connect to another server from the exact location and start streaming again.
• Check for IP leaks on your Firestick. Though most premium VPNs offer robust IP leak protection, streaming services sometimes detect your real IP address and block your access. So, if changing your VPN server doesn’t fix the issue, go to your device settings and ensure that the IP address you see is the one assigned by your VPN. You need to tweak your VPN configuration to fix the glitch if you see a different IP.
• Update the VPN app. Using older apps is always problematic — VPNs are no different. If your VPN suddenly fails to work on your Firestick, check for any updates and reconnect after updating the service.
• Contact the VPN customer support. It is the last resort to fix the glitch when you find it impossible to solve the VPN failure with your Firestick from your side.

Tips to unblock geo-restricted content on FireTV

• To watch your desired content on Amazon Prime Video, change your Amazon account location to the country from where you need to access the content.
• Change your Firestick device’s time zone to the country from where you wish to unblock the content. This change also helps in prevent IP leaks when using a VPN.
• Change the DNS settings of your router if changing the Firestick location isn’t possible.

Bottom line

A quality free VPN works great to get the best out of your Amazon Firestick, enabling you to access your favorite content from anywhere.

However, free VPNs have numerous disadvantages, like data limitations, capped speeds, or inadequate security. They may even make you susceptible to cyberattacks and other risks.

While you can temporarily use a free VPN on your Amazon firestick, you shouldn’t settle with it for the long term. Given the ever-increasing cyber threats, investing in a premium tool like ExpressVPN makes total sense.

Do not sacrifice your digital security and privacy for free entertainment. Only a paid VPN can provide you with safe and worry-free streaming on your Firestick. ExpressVPN is the best to use Amazon Fire Stick safely and unrestricted. It offers blazing-fast speeds, advanced security, and a 30-day money-back guarantee.

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