Inarguably, NordVPN is the popular VPN service natively available on the Amazon App Store for Firestick and Smart TVs powered by Fire OS. By accessing NordVPN service on your Firestick, you can unblock and watch the content that is geo-restricted in your region.
By offering plenty of servers, NordVPN lets you stream movies and shows worldwide without affecting the internet speed. Apart from that, it also prevents trackers and hackers from spying on your online activity. In this tutorial, we have explained the exact steps to install and use NordVPN on Firestick.
Before installing the VPN app, visit NordVPN’s official site and sign up for the membership plan you want. Since the service offers a 30-day money-back guarantee policy for all new subscribers, you can cancel it anytime to get back your money.
NordVPN Specifications – An Overview
| Number of Servers | 6,051 |
| Number of Countries | 61 |
| 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 | $14.99 per month |
| Payment Methods | Credit Card, Debit Card, PayPal, Crypto |
| Encryption | AES 256-bit |
| Protocols | OpenVPN, NordLynx, and IKEv2/IPsec |
| Jurisdiction | Panama |
How to Install NordVPN on Firestick / Fire TV
1. Connect the Firestick to a WiFi network and download the NordVPN app from the Amazon App Store.
2. After installation, tap Open to launch the NordVPN app.
3. Hit the Log In button on the app’s home screen. There are three ways to log in to the NordVPN app.
- QR Code – Scan the QR code using a Smartphone.
- PC/mobile verification – Visit the activation website and enter the NordVPN code.
- Log In Manually – Enter Email ID and Password.
4. After the sign-in process, you can use NordVPN to connect with servers in different countries.
How to Use NordVPN on Firestick
1. On the NordVPN screen, you will get four menus on the left side, such as Home, All Countries, Specialty Servers, Meshnet, and Settings.
2. In the Home menu, you will see the Connect now. Clicking this will connect your Firestick to the nearest and fastest server.
- If you want to search for a server in a specific country, choose the Search icon. Then, you will have the popular or favorite countries to choose servers from.
- Go to the All Countries menu to get servers from specific countries. At present, NordVPN offers servers from 60+ countries. You can choose any server from any country.
3. In the Speciality Servers menu, you can enable P2P, Onion Over VPN, Obfuscated, and Double VPN.
- P2P: You can choose a server from any country to establish a peer-to-peer connection. It can be used for file-sharing purposes.
- Onion Over VPN: With this feature, you can get the advantages of Tor integrated with a VPN connection.
- Obfuscated: Obfuscated servers hide the VPN connection from your ISP providers. It changes your data packets and adds an extra layer of protection.
- Double VPN: As the name suggests, your internet connection will be routed to two VPN servers instead of one.
4. In the Meshnet, you can turn on/off linked devices, invitations, route traffic, and shared file history.
- Turn On/Off: Here, you can enable or disable the Meshnet feature.
- Devices: In the Devices menu, you can see your Firestick’s unique Nord Name and Meshnet IP address. If you want, you can add or delete devices in the External Devices section.
- Invitations: In the Invitations menu, you can send invitations for Meshnet connections to external devices. Once accepted, the device will be added to the Devices list. Also, you can see the history of sent and received Meshnet invitations.
- Route Traffic: Here, you can choose the host device to route the Meshnet process. Once done, you can stop the route traffic.
- Shared files: In this menu, you can manage the transfer files from the linked devices.
5. In the Settings menu, you can manage your subscription, Auto Connect feature, Split Tunneling, Activity Log, and other advanced VPN settings like Protocols,
- My Subscription: In this menu, you can view and manage your NordVPN subscription.
- Settings: Here, you have different settings options like Threat Protection Lite (turn on or off), Protocols (change protocols), Local Network Discovery (turn on or off), DNS (default or manual), Help us improve (Allow or Not to send user diagnostic report to NordVPN), and the App version details.
- Auto-Connect: Here, you can toggle between connecting to VPN automatically when using WiFi or not. You can also select the server for the automatic connection.
- Split Tunneling: Choosing this menu will ask you to choose apps that don’t need a VPN connection. You can add trusted apps to use the home WiFi without a VPN connection.
- Activity Logs: Here, you can opt to send usage reports to NordVPN customer care to assist you with any troubleshooting issues. Sending the report will generate a reference number. You can use it to communicate with NordVPN support.
NordVPN Features Available in Firestick
| Features | Availability |
|---|---|
| Kill Switch | Yes |
| Auto Connect | Yes |
| Split Tunneling | Yes |
| VPN Protocols | Yes |
| Double VPN | Yes |
| Ad Blocker | No |
| Dedicated IP | No |
| No Log Policy | Yes |
| Torrenting Servers | Yes |
| Password Manager | No |
| Meshnet | Yes |
| Obfuscation | Yes |
NordVPN: Speed Tests and Performance Analysis
| Connection | Pings (in ms) | Download Speed (in Mbps) | Upload Speed (in Mbps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Without VPN | 25.22 | 62.95 | 23.07 |
| With Nearest Server | 112.09 | 29.04 (54% ↓) | 7.57 (68% ↓) |
| With the UK Server (Fastest Server) | 173.52 | 22.56 (65% ↓) | 4.68 (80 ↓) |
| With the USA Server (Fastest Server) | 267.30 | 14.26 (75% ↓) | 2.57 (89% ↓) |
Note: As we are testing the NordVPN from India, the UK server performed better than the US server. If you try NordVPN in Mexico or any other location closer to the USA, you will get better results.
Geo Restriction Testing
Focusing on accessing geo-restricted content, we tested NordVPN’s ability to bypass the geo barrier on Netflix. To test this, we have tried to access the NCIS series, which is available only in the USA.
First, we searched for the NCIS video title on the Netflix app (from our home location) without connecting to the VPN. We got the Remind Me option as it is unavailable in our location (as of this writing). It may be available in our location in the near future.
Then, we connected to the USA server and did the same. And voila, we got the NCIS series with all its episodes intact. But the main thing to note here is that when we played the series, we got a major setback on the streaming side. The video title took a few seconds to initiate the streaming. Also, our internet speed got a major hit, vindicating our speed test results.
How to Sign Up for NordVPN
Before going into the steps, check the plans available in NordVPN using the table below.
| Duration | Standard | Plus | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | $12.99/month | $13.99/month | $14.99/month |
| 1 Year | $4.99/month ($59.88) | $5.99/month ($71.88) | $6.99/month ($83.88) |
| 2 Years | $3.39/month ($81.36) | $4.39 ($105.36) | $5.39/month ($129.36) |
1. Go to NordVPN’s official website.
2. Click the Get NordVPN button on the webpage.
3. Choose your desired plan and click the Get Plus button.
4. On the next page, type the email ID and add the payment details. If you have any NordVPN coupon code or promo code, add it to the checkout page.
5. Then, complete the payment to get the subscription.
5. Once done, install and use the NordVPN app on your Fire TV Stick.
Customer Support
| Contact Us Page | https://support.nordvpn.com/ |
| Email ID | [email protected] |
| FAQ Section | https://support.nordvpn.com/FAQ/ |
| Live Chat | Available in the bottom right corner of the Support page |
| Social Media Handles | https://www.facebook.com/NordVPN/ https://twitter.com/NordVPN/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/nord-vpn/ https://www.instagram.com/nordvpn/ |
Frequently Asked Questions
No. NordVPN is not available for Firestick 1st Generation. However, you can install the NordVPN APK on Firestick 1st generation using Downloader.
Click the Apps icon on the home screen and navigate to the NordVPN app. Tap the Menu button on the remote and select More Info from the side menu. Finally, hit Update to update the NordVPN on your Fire TV Stick.
No. NordVPN doesn’t offer any free trial. However, you can use the 30-day money-back guarantee option to use the service for free.
Some of the notable reasons for NordVPN not working are the outdated app, Poor Internet connection, NordVPN server down, and temporary malfunction or minor bugs on the device.
Why We Opt for NordVPN?
NordVPN offers the best-in-class features with advanced encryptions. It has the most number of active servers among all the premium VPNs. With the NordVPN on your Firestick, you will get the best online protection. You can also use the VPN to bypass geo-restriction imposed in streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and more.
Pros
- Offers the most number of servers
- Easy installation for Firestick
- Specialty Server Options
Cons
- Monthly plan is too costly
- Delayed responses in Live Chat
- Dedicated IP requires extra cost
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Server Network & Locations10
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Security & Privacy10
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Performance & Speed10
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User Interface10
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Value for Money10
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Geo-restricted Access10
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Reputation10