Hotspot Shield VPN is a VPN service with millions of users worldwide. You can install the Hotspot Shield VPN on your Fire TV or Firestick from the Amazon App Store. With the Hotspot Shield VPN, you can easily watch any movie or TV show unavailable in your region.
You can sign up for a free trial on the Hotspot Shield to try out their service. They also offer a 45-day money-back guarantee for first-time users for more peace of mind. Go through this article in which we show you how to install and use the Hotspot Shield on supported Fire TV and Firestick models.
Hotspot Shield VPN Specifications – An Overview
| Number of Servers | 800+ |
| Number of Countries | 80+ |
| App Availability | Yes [Amazon App Store] |
| Compatibility | 2nd Gen (2016) Fire TV Stick 4K (2018) Fire TV Cube (1st and 2nd Gen) Fire TV Stick Lite (2020) Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2021) |
| Base Plan | $9.99 per month |
| Payment Methods | Credit Card, Debit Card, PayPal |
| Encryption | AES 256-bit |
| Protocols | Catapult Hydra, OpenVPN, and IPsec |
| Jurisdiction | United States |
How to Get Hotspot Shield VPN on Firestick / Fire TV
Before installing the VPN app, sign up for a membership plan on Hotspot Shield’s official website to use the VPN service on your Firestick.
1. Turn on your Firestick and download the Hotspot Shield VPN app from the Amazon App Store on Firestick.
2. Once the app is installed, click Open to launch the Hotspot Shield app.
3. Sign in to your Hotspot Shield subscription account using the username and password.
4. Click the Power button on the home screen to connect to the fastest server near your location.
How to Use Hotspot Shield VPN on Firestick
1. Clicking the Connect button will connect your Firestick to the nearest WiFi.
2. To change the server location, click the Locations option on the left tab and select a country.
3. You will get a list of servers available in that country. Click on a server to connect to it.
4. In the Settings menu, you will get four options. Accounts, Support, About, and Privacy and Terms.
Hotspot Shield Features Available on Firestick
| Features | Availability |
|---|---|
| Kill Switch | No |
| Auto Connect | No |
| Split Tunneling | No |
| VPN Protocols | Yes |
| Double VPN | No |
| Ad Blocker | No |
| Dedicated IP | No |
| No Log Policy | Yes |
| Torrenting Servers | No |
| Password Manager | No |
| Meshnet | No |
| Obfuscation | No |
How to Sign Up for Hotspot Shield VPN
Here are the subscription plans offered by the Hotspot Sheild VPN service.
| Duration | Cost |
|---|---|
| Free (Only one Virtual Location) | – |
| 1 Month | $9.99 |
| 1 Year | $79.99 |
1. Go to Hotspot Shield’s official website.
2. Click on the Pricing option on the top tab.
3. Tap on the toggle under Select your VPN plan to choose between monthly or yearly plans.
4. Click Try Now under the plan to proceed with the payment process.
5. On the checkout page, enter your email address for account creation.
6. Scroll down to the payment sections, select and enter your payment details.
7. Click Continue to finish the payment and start using the Hotspot Shield on your Fire TV Stick.
Customer Support
| Contact Us Page | https://support.hotspotshield.com/hc/en-us |
| Email ID | [email protected] |
| Live Chat | Available in the bottom right corner of the Support page |
| Social Media Handles | https://www.facebook.com/hotspotshield https://twitter.com/hotspotshield https://www.instagram.com/hotspotshield/ |
FAQ
Yes, you can use the free version of the VPN on your Fire TV Stick. In the free version, you will get only one server.
You can sideload the Hotspot Shield VPN app on the Firestick using the Downloader app.
Why We Opt for Hotspot Shield?
Hotspot Shield offers high quality VPN service with high speed servers to stream content. You can setup the Hotspot Shield VPN on your Firestick to watch any geo-restricted content. Hotspot Shield encrypts all your connection and does not store any of your data to ensure the utmost online privacy while surfing or streaming content on the internet.
Pros
- User-friendly app interface
- Fast servers for streaming and downloading content
- Advanced security features
Cons
- Expensive compared to rivaling VPN services
- Doesn't bypass geo-restrictions for some services
- Limited protocol selection
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Server Network & Locations7.5
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Security & Privacy8
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Performance & Speed7
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User Interface7.5
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Value for Money7
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Geo-restricted Access7.5
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Reputation8