- ClearVPN now has a dedicated app for Apple TV and Android TV devices
- Users can log in with a quick scan of a QR code or a link to a smartphone
- The apps include a dedicated Streaming section and Optimal Location tools.
Finding the best VPN to protect your online life is increasingly important, but installing it on your living room TV hasn’t always been a seamless experience. Fortunately, MacPaw is looking to change that with the launch of its “privacy first” ClearVPN service on Apple TV and Android TV.
With smart TV adoption recently surpassing 900 million units worldwide, our living room viewing habits are generating more data than ever. By bringing its software directly to the largest screens in the home, MacPaw hopes to add a vital additional layer of privacy to users’ daily viewing activities, while giving them secure access to global content.
According to the Ukrainian cybersecurity company, simplifying the user experience remains the top priority.
“We built ClearVPN based on a belief: privacy should be simple,” said Tetiana Shokina, Product Manager at MacPaw. “Bringing it to Apple TV and Android TV wasn’t a feature request; it was the obvious next step. If our promise is simplicity, it has to work on all screens, including the largest.”
How to use ClearVPN smart TV apps
The biggest hurdle with smart TV apps is usually the login process. No one likes painstakingly typing out long email addresses and complex passwords using a TV’s directional remote control. To solve this, ClearVPN has implemented two simple login methods that bypass the TV screen entirely.
Once downloaded, the TV app will display a qr code that users can scan with their smartphone. This instantly opens a pairing page on the phone to authenticate the login, preparing the TV app for use.
Alternatively, the application generates a Short URL and an activation code. that can be written on any phone, tablet or computer.
Once inside, ClearVPN’s unique intuitive interface keeps technical decisions to an absolute minimum.
A ‘Optimal location’ function It automatically connects you to the best available server, meaning there’s no need to manually search through endless lists of countries.
For entertainment fans, a ‘Dedicated Streaming’ Section makes it even easier, connecting users directly to the optimal server for specific streaming platforms so they can start watching privately in a matter of seconds.
A quick overview of ClearVPN
If you’re not familiar with ClearVPN, the service was originally launched in 2020 by kyiv-based MacPaw, a global technology company best known for its proprietary product, CleanMyMac.
From its inception, the goal was to design an app for everyone, not just the tech-savvy, by eliminating the complex setups that often make cybersecurity software seem intimidating.
In 2024, ClearVPN underwent a major redesign as the provider released improved apps. The service, however, has maintained its core mission: ensuring that people’s online lives receive exactly the same protection as their offline lives.
ClearVPN runs on modern protocols designed to deliver fast and stable connections, ensuring your streams aren’t interrupted by constant buffering. A single subscription protects up to six devices simultaneously, creating a secure digital ecosystem.
New smart TV apps are now available to all ClearVPN users worldwide. You will need a working device at least Android TV 6+ either tvOS 18+ to install the new applications.
If you want to protect your other hardware, ClearVPN is also available for download on macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Windows, Android, supported routers, and as a Google Chrome extension.
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