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Best VPN for Firestick in 2026
Last updated: February 2026
We installed and tested 30+ VPN apps directly on Amazon Fire TV Stick. These 5 have the best native apps with remote-friendly interfaces, fast speeds for 4K streaming, and reliable unblocking of Netflix, Disney+, and more.
Top Firestick VPNs
NordVPN
$2.99/mo
ExpressVPN
$2.44/mo
Surfshark
$1.99/mo
CyberGhost
$2.19/mo
IPVanish
$2.49/mo
Fire TV App Comparison
All 5 VPNs have native Amazon Appstore apps. Here is how they compare.
| VPN | Native App | Remote-Friendly | Split Tunnel | Speed | 4K | App Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NordVPN | 92 Mbps | 4.3/5 | ||||
| ExpressVPN | 95 Mbps | 4.4/5 | ||||
| Surfshark | 88 Mbps | 4.1/5 | ||||
| CyberGhost | 82 Mbps | 4.0/5 | ||||
| IPVanish | 75 Mbps | 4.2/5 |
How to Install a VPN on Fire Stick
On your Fire Stick, go to the home screen and select the Search icon
Type the name of your VPN (e.g., NordVPN) and select it from the results
Click 'Get' or 'Download' to install the app from the Amazon Appstore
Open the VPN app, log in with your credentials, and connect to a server
Navigate back to your streaming app (Netflix, Disney+, etc.) and start watching
Streaming Speed on Fire TV
Speeds tested directly on Fire TV Stick 4K Max with a 100 Mbps connection. Minimum 25 Mbps needed for 4K streaming.
Stream Anything on Your Fire Stick
Install a VPN in 2 minutes and unlock Netflix, Disney+, BBC iPlayer and thousands more shows on your Fire TV.
Fire Stick VPN FAQs
Do I need to sideload a VPN on Fire Stick?
No. All 5 VPNs we recommend have native apps available directly in the Amazon Appstore. Simply search for the VPN name on your Fire Stick and install it like any other app. Sideloading is only needed for VPNs that are not in the Amazon Appstore.
Will a VPN slow down my Fire Stick streaming?
Modern VPN apps cause minimal slowdown on Fire Stick. In our tests, ExpressVPN retained 95% speed and NordVPN 92%. Both are fast enough for 4K Ultra HD streaming. The Fire Stick 4K Max handles VPN encryption easily.
Can I use a free VPN on Fire Stick?
We do not recommend free VPNs for Fire Stick. Most lack native Fire TV apps, have slow speeds that cause buffering, and data caps that make streaming impossible (2GB = about 1 hour of HD video). Surfshark at $1.99/month with unlimited streaming is a much better option.
What is split tunneling on Fire Stick?
Split tunneling lets you choose which apps use the VPN and which do not. For example, you can route Netflix through a US server while keeping local apps on your normal connection. NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark, and IPVanish offer this on Fire TV.
Which Fire Stick models support VPN apps?
All current Amazon Fire TV Stick models support VPN apps from the Appstore, including Fire TV Stick Lite, Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV Stick 4K Max, and Fire TV Cube. Older models from before 2017 may have limited app support.
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