Proton AG, based in Plan-les-Ouettes near Geneva, is a popular provider of security solutions, including Proton Mail and notably protonvpnUnlike many other well-known providers like NordVPN or ExpressVPN, the company did not provide its own app when it introduced tvOS 17 last year, which allowed the integration of virtual private networks for the first time. That’s now changing: As of this week, a Proton customer can finally use their access to the Apple TV multimedia box.
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Stream more securely online and more globally
app is on in the app store Ready – This is a tvOS version of the iOS and iPadOS applications. Luckily, after installing it on Apple TV and starting it up for the first time, you don’t need to enter an account during setup. Instead, you go to “protonvpn.com/appletv” on a computer, smartphone, or tablet, log in there, and then enter the eight-digit code that’s displayed in the tvOS app. Then the access is synchronized and can be used.
ProtonVPN says it gives customers access to 6,200 servers in more than 100 countries. This means: firstly, it is possible to surf more securely because the Internet provider can no longer see the data traffic, secondly (and for most users this is the more important reason) now even services that are inaccessible can be used. Swadesh is not eligible. This especially includes streaming providers like Disney+, Amazon Prime Video or Netflix, which have different offers in different countries due to geoblocks. For example, BBC iPlayer can only be accessed from a British IP address, which can be obtained by using a VPN provider. A Overview of Proposals Lists ProtonVPN on its website.
Buying outright is more expensive
ProtonVPN automatically selects the fastest server location on tvOS. Otherwise you can choose freely from different countries. The VPN app is used for configuration; It stores a corresponding setup in the system, which can be activated at any time. An active VPN can also be seen in the tvOS Control Center and has its own icon.
No Linux gaming: EA blocks Steam decks from “Apex Legends.”Like the desktop or mobile version of ProtonVPN, the offer can be used for free to a limited extent. However, access to the entire server portfolio and other features is subject to fees. Here you have to be careful where you make purchases: in-app access is more expensive – apparently to avoid Apple’s App Store commission. VPN Plus access to the app is available for 12.99 euros per month and is priced at 79.99 euros per year. However, if you buy from Proton on the website, you pay 9.99 euros per month or 59.88 euros per year. There is also a slightly cheaper two-year subscription available, as well as combinations with other Proton services. These packages include Proton Mail, a calendar and files app, as well as a password manager and a Bitcoin wallet.
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