Proton VPN on Firestick – Installation and Review Guide

Proton VPN is one of the most trusted freemium VPN services developed by CERN scientists who are part of Proton Mail. Installing Proton VPN on Firestick is not a big deal as the app is officially listed in the Amazon Appstore. After the installation, you can log into the app with a free or premium account to connect to a VPN connection. This article elaborates on the setup process of the Proton VPN on a Firestick.

Note: For the best device protection, we suggest buying a subscription by visiting the Proton VPN official website.

Proton VPN Specifications – An Overview

Number of Servers	3100+
Number of Countries	70+
App Availability	Yes [Amazon App Store]
Compatibility	Fire OS 6 and above
Base Plan	$9.99 per month
Payment Methods	Credit card, Debit card, PayPal, Bitcoin, Cash
Encryption	AES 256-bit or ChaCha20
Protocols	WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2
Jurisdiction	Switzerland

Key Highlights of Using Proton VPN on Firestick

• VPN Accelerator: A unique feature of this service that can improve the network speeds up to 400% on your Firestick.
• Strong encryption technologies: It has both AES-256 and ChaCha20 encryption tools to keep your data safe and keep your activity private.
• Blocks ads and malware: Proton VPN has a built-in NetShield feature that can automatically block ads, trackers, and advertisements.
• WiFi protection: Your device data will be safe even if your Firestick is connected to public WiFi networks.
• Forward Secrecy: For each session, this feature generates a new encryption to keep your device’s online traffic secure.
• Tor over VPN: Easily visit .onion sites from any web browser and connect to the Tor anonymity network.

How to Get Proton VPN on Firestick

1. Visit the Amazon Appstore on your Firestick and install the Proton VPN app.

2. Once the installation process is completed, press the Home button on the remote controller.

3. Then, navigate and select Apps.

4. Select the Proton VPN from the Apps & Channel section.

5. Now, follow the on-screen instructions after opening the Proton VPN on your Firestick.

6. Make a note of the 8-digit code that is displayed on the screen of your TV.

7. On the web browser of your PC or Smartphone, visit the official activation website of Proton VPN.

8. Fill in the required credentials, like username and password, on the screen.

9. Then, click the Sign in option and fill in the code you noted. Now, the Proton VPN app will be activated, and it is ready to use on your Firestick hassle-free.

How to Use Proton VPN on Firestick

1. When you open the Proton VPN, you will get the Quick Connect screen. Click the Recommended button to connect to the nearest server.

2. To change the country, go through the Continents menu and choose your desired server.

3. On the bottom of the left pane, you have the More option with two buttons.

• Sign out: Clicking this button will remove your VPN account from the app.
• Report an issue: If you have any issues with the VPN, you can report them to the support team in this section.

ProtonVPN Features Available in Firestick

Features	Availability
Kill Switch	Yes
Auto Connect	Yes
Split Tunneling	Yes
VPN Protocols	Yes
Double VPN	Yes
Ad Blocker	Yes
Dedicated IP	No
No Log Policy	Yes
Torrenting Servers	Yes
Password Manager	No
Meshnet	No
Obfuscation	No

Proton VPN: Speed Tests and Performance Analysis

Connection	Pings (in ms)	Download Speed (in Mbps)	Upload Speed (in Mbps)
Without VPN	15.35	77.10	28.07
With Nearest Server	181.85	29.06 (63% ↓)	4.73 (84% ↓)
With the USA Server (Fastest Server)	309.66	11.53 (86% ↓)	2.46 (92% ↓)

How to Sign Up for Proton VPN

As Proton VPN has both a free plan and a paid plan, you can opt for any of these after signing up for your account. Follow the below procedure to sign up for your account. The details on the subscription are provided in the table below

Duration	Plus	Unlimited
1 Month	$9.99/month	$12.99/month
1 Year	$4.99/month	$9.99/month
2 Years	$4.49/month	$7.99/month

1. In the web browser of your PC or smartphone, enter the website URL (https://protonvpn.com/free-vpn) and then select the Get Proton VPN Free option. If not, click the Create account button on the home screen.

2. You can start filling in the details on the Create your Proton Account page. In case, you have been directed to the next screen via the Create account option, then click Get Proton Free.

3. If needed, fill in the recovery email address. Select the Start using Proton VPN option.

4. Set the password on the bar based on your wish. After that, click Continue with this password.

5. You will be navigated to the home page of the Proton VPN. Go to the Downloads page to start downloading the Proton VPN client for your Fire TV Stick.

Proton VPN Customer Support

Contact Us Page	https://protonvpn.com/support-form
Email ID	[email protected]
FAQ Section	Available on the bottom corner of the Proton VPN support page
Live Chat	https://account.protonvpn.com/dashboard?chat=true
Social Media Handles	https://twitter.com/ProtonVPN/ https://www.linkedin.com/products/protonprivacy-protonvpn/ https://www.instagram.com/protonvpn/ https://www.facebook.com/ProtonVPN/

Frequently Asked Questions

Our Verdict

92%

92%

Best for High-level Security and Gaming

Proton VPN is best for gaming and provides high-level security. It is very much reliable and fast with the extra-ordinary features. With the advanced level encryption the browsing is very safe to stream geo-restricted streaming services. Mostly, the streaming apps like Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max all comes in handy after using the Proton VPN

Pros

1. Scores the best in the speed test
2. Highly secured privacy settings
3. Free service with the advance features

Cons

1. Difficulty in Configuration
2. Limited number of servers

• Server Network & Locations

  8.5
• Security & Privacy

  8
• Performance & Speed

  9.5
• User Interface

  10
• Value for Money

  9
• Geo-restricted Access

  10
• Reputation

  9.5
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