- ClearVPN now has a dedicated app for Apple TV and Android TV devices
- Users can log in via a quick QR code scan or smartphone link
- Apps include a dedicated streaming section and Optimal Location tools
Finding the best VPN to secure your online life is increasingly important, but installing it on your living room television hasn’t always been a hassle-free 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 daily habits are generating more data than ever before. By bringing its software directly to the biggest screens in the home, MacPaw hopes to add an important extra 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 on one belief: privacy should be effortless,” 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 simplicity is our promise, it has to work on every screen, including the biggest.”
How to use ClearVPN’s smart TV apps
The biggest hurdle with smart TV applications is usually the login process. No one enjoys carefully typing long email addresses and complex passwords using a directional TV remote control. To solve this, ClearVPN has implemented two simple login methods that completely bypass the television screen.
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, making the TV app ready to use.
Alternatively, the app generates a short URL and an activation code which can be entered on any phone, tablet or computer.
Once inside, ClearVPN’s intuitive signature interface keeps technical decisions to an absolute minimum.
An The ‘Optimal Location’ function automatically connects you to the best available server, meaning there’s no need to manually search through endless country lists.
For entertainment fans, a ‘Dedicated streaming’ section makes it even easier to connect users directly to the optimal server for specific streaming platforms, so you can start watching privately within 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 signature product, CleanMyMac.
From the start, the goal was to design an application for everyone, not just the tech-savvy, and remove the complex settings that often make cybersecurity software feel intimidating.
In 2024, ClearVPN underwent a major redesign as the provider launched improved apps. However, the service has maintained its core mission: to ensure that people’s online lives receive exactly the same protection as their offline ones.
ClearVPN is powered by modern protocols designed to deliver fast, stable connections that ensure 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 globally. You need a device that is running at least Android TV 6+ or 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, compatible routers and as a Google Chrome extension.
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