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Stream Smarter and Safer with a Samsung TV VPN
- Unlock geo-restricted streaming apps.
- Keep your viewing activity private.
- Stop ISP or third-party tracking on your TV.
Why Do You Need a VPN for a Samsung Smart TV?
Access Geo-Restricted Content
Unfortunately, some websites and services restrict access to their content based solely on the user’s location. These are called “geo-restrictions,” and they affect users worldwide.
With a VPN for Samsung TV, you can attempt to make the internet and all its services borderless, granting you access to services that may otherwise be unavailable.
This is especially useful if you are travelling or moving somewhere else and wish to access content that you had access to before.
IP Masking
IP masking is a security feature that is enabled by using a Samsung TV VPN. When you connect to a VPN server, your connection gets routed via a VPN server, which, in turn, changes your IP address.
You can connect to your own country or any other country offered by Mysterium VPN, yet the IP masking will always be there. This enhances your privacy as your activities will not be visible to your ISP.
Bypass Throttling
Smart TVs are often used for the convenience of streaming services. All it takes is installing an app, and you are good to go. Unfortunately, ISPs can see these activities and sometimes throttle your internet connection when they know you are streaming.
This saves bandwidth and a couple of cents on infrastructure upkeep. With a Samsung TV VPN, you can avoid ISP throttling and use streaming services to their full potential without any lag.
Enhance Security and Privacy
When you use a Samsung TV VPN, your connection gets routed via an encryption tunnel and a VPN server. This means that all the data traveling between your smart TV and the internet is encrypted.
It can not be read by anyone, be it your ISP, the government, or threat actors that may be lurking around. Keep your activities safe and private by using Mysterium VPN.
How To Use a VPN on Samsung TV?
Samsung TVs operate on two systems: Android (by Google) and Tizen (by Samsung). This matters because Android TVs can immediately use VPNs if the app is available, while Tizen TVs lack VPN applications.
However, there are methods to use a VPN on Tizen devices. And if you're using other devices alongside your Samsung TV, a VPN can protect those too, ensuring a fully secure and unrestricted home viewing experience.
Set Up a VPN on Samsung TV via Router
Connecting a VPN to a router is an efficient way to keep all your devices safe. To do so:
- Check if your router is compatible with VPN connections (look for WireGuard or OpenVPN support in the specifications).
- Download OpenVPN configuration files from your VPN provider.
- Access your router via a web browser (the address is usually 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1).
- Navigate to the VPN settings section.
- Upload the VPN configuration file and save the settings.
- Enable the VPN connection by pressing “Enable”, “Connect”, or similar.
- Connect to the internet on your Samsung TV, and your connection will be made using Samsung TV VPN!
Set Up a VPN on Samsung TV by Sharing Connection
Both Windows and macOS devices can share an internet connection. If those devices are connected to a VPN, the shared connection will also use a VPN.
To share your VPN with Samsung TV via Windows:
- Launch Mysterium VPN and connect to a location of your choice.
- Go to Windows settings, then “Network & Internet”, and finally “Mobile hotspot.”
- Toggle “Share my Internet connection with other devices” to On.
- Choose WiFi as the sharing method.
- Under “Related settings,” press “Change adapter options.”
- Right-click on your VPN connection and press “Properties.”
- Go to the “Sharing” tab and check “Allow other network users to connect…”
- In the dropdown, select your hotspot adapter.
- Turn on your Samsung TV and go to network settings.
- Connect to the hotspot that you just created on your Windows device.
- Your Samsung TV is now connected to Samsung TV VPN via network sharing!
To share your VPN with Samsung TV via macOS:
- Connect to the Internet via Ethernet or USB Tethering.
- Launch Mysterium VPN and connect to a location of your choice.
- Go to “System Preferences” on your Mac and then “Sharing.”
- Select “Internet Sharing” on the left.
- Set “Share your connection from:” to Ethernet or iPhone USB.
- With “To computers using:” check “Wi-Fi.”
- Click “Wi-Fi Options” below, name your WiFi network, set security to “WPA2 Personal," and choose a password.
- Check the “Internet Sharing” box on the left and click “Start” when prompted.
- Turn on your Samsung TV and go to network settings.
- Connect to the Wi-Fi you just created on your Mac.
What Content Can I Unblock With a VPN for Samsung Smart TV
With a Samsung TV VPN, you can unblock various streaming providers that may be restricted in your location. However, using a VPN can result in being blocked by the service or facing an account ban, so check the ToS of the service you wish to access.
| Streaming Service | Category |
| Apple TV+ | Movies and shows |
| Disney+ | Movies and shows |
| Fox Now | Movies, shows, and sports |
| HBO | Movies and shows |
| Hulu | Movies, shows, and sports |
| Netflix | Movies, shows, sports events, and other live events |
| Plex | Various free movies and series |
| Prime Video | Movies, shows, and sports |
| Spotify | Music, music videos, podcasts |
| Tubi | Movies, shows, and sports |
| YouTube | Movies, shows, music videos, sports, and many other content |
Can I Use a Free VPN for Samsung Smart TV?
The answer is simple: if something is free, you are the product. Free VPNs manage to keep their (mostly) weak infrastructure running by selling your data. This is the opposite of what a reliable Samsung TV VPN does. Instead of keeping your data private and secure, they use it to fuel their VPN services.
Additionally, free VPNs can often feel sluggish or unreliable because of weaker infrastructure, which can be frustrating when you need a stable connection for streaming.
That is why you should not go for free VPNs to keep peace of mind while enjoying entertainment on your smart TV. Mysterium VPN, a Samsung TV VPN with robust features, is a reliable choice, and it is ready to run in just a few clicks.
Samsung Smart TV VPN Not Working: Easy Fixes
If your Samsung TV VPN is not working, do not worry. Often, simple fixes should do the trick.
Connection Problems
- Check the network status on your Samsung TV. Maybe the connection was lost to the device from which you are sharing the network, or it simply disconnected from your router.
- If you are sharing your network connection, try restarting the device you are sharing from and your Samsung TV.
- If you are running a Samsung TV VPN via a router, try restarting your router to check if the issue persists.
- Update the software and firmware on your Samsung TV and the device you use to share the Samsung TV VPN connection.
Streaming Issues
- If you can't access a certain streaming service, try connecting to a different server via Mysterium VPN.
- If you experience buffering issues, check if any other devices consume a lot of bandwidth on your network.
- Try using a wired connection to your router instead of WiFi.
- Check if any apps on your Samsung TV use a lot of bandwidth in the background, and if so, close them.
DNS Configuration Errors
- Reset the DNS settings on the device from which you are sharing your Samsung TV VPN connection.
- Check if there are any misconfigurations on your router if you have installed Samsung TV VPN on it.
- Check Samsung TV connection settings for any DNS mismatches.
