- Proton VPN embeds NetShield Ad-Blocker into its Android TV app
- The feature allows users to show fewer ads
- New updates also minimize manual settings in the app
Tired of the usual ads that pop up while watching your favorite shows on Android TV? Proton VPN has you sorted.
The VPN provider behind one of the best VPNs on our list has announced that NetShield, Proton’s very own ad-blocker system, is now embedded in its Android TV app.
The function which Proton VPN already offers on Linux, Windows, macOS and iPadOS, allowing users to neutralize ads and clear trackers while increasing user privacy.
Available on the Google Play Store, the Proton VPN app on Android TV gives users access to a wide range of unlimited streaming libraries from over 130 countries, while increasing their privacy along the way by installing the app directly on their Android TV or Google TV.
Ad-Blocker on the Android TV app is included for all users subscribed to a paid Proton VPN plan and is enabled by default. Users can opt out via the settings menu if they wish.
Greater privacy with fewer annoying ads
Android TV is one of many operating systems for smart TVs, including Amazon Fire TV, Roku TV and Samsung Tizen. The smart platform uses Google’s Chromecast system software, which allows streaming from mobile devices and apps such as YouTube, Netflix and Spotify directly to your TV.
The feature works with Proton VPN’s dedicated DNS servers, which check these domains against databases of domains known to host malicious software. If one of the domains matches, Proton’s DNS server automatically blocks the resource from loading for a safer and cleaner user experience.
A handy dashboard also shows the number of ads and trackers that have been blocked and the amount of data that has been saved during the session.
We just updated our Android TV app and it now has NetShield to help you see fewer ads and get rid of trackers. In addition, you can now set the Proton VPN app to launch every time you start your Android TV, so you can connect to the desired country faster.5 November 2025
In addition, Proton has announced a new feature that allows users to configure the Proton VPN app to launch automatically every time they turn on their Android TV. This should ensure an instant connection for better protection without unnecessary manual settings.
These new tools underscore the importance of having a Smart TV VPN that offers benefits beyond the ability to unblock geo-restricted global content from channels like Hulu or Netflix.
Seasoned VPN users know that it’s always wise to have a VPN active as a standard online security practice when streaming online to keep your viewing habits private from potential snoops and third parties – whether it’s for a movie marathon with friends or a solo viewing session.
Proton’s team of researchers is also aware of this as Proton VPN continues to release major updates as part of the company’s Autumn/Winter 2025 roadmap.
While Proton offers one of the best free VPNs on the market, you’ll need to upgrade to a paid plan to take advantage of its streaming unblocking features (and the NetShield integration). The good news is that now, just a stone’s throw from Black Friday, it’s the most convenient time of the year to do so in…
