Installing VPN Safe on Google TV and Chromecast

Introduction

Chromecast with Google TV, Google TV Streamer, Sony/TCL Google TV sets, NVIDIA Shield, and other Android TV boxes use vpnsafe.net/downloads/androidtv.apk. Firestick users should follow the Firestick Downloader article instead.

Sideload the APK

1. On the TV, open Chrome (or the TV browser) and go to vpnsafe.net/downloads/androidtv.apk. Let the APK finish downloading. Android TV blocks the install until that app is allowed to install from outside the Play Store.
2. Allow external app sources for the browser or Files app you used:
   • Open Settings → Apps → Special app access → Install unknown apps. On some Google TV devices this is Settings → Privacy → Special app access, or Settings → Security & restrictions → Unknown sources.
   • Select that browser or Files app.
   • Turn on Allow from this source.
3. Go back to the download, open the APK, tap Install, and confirm when the TV asks to install VPN Safe.
4. Launch it, sign in with your VPN username and password, and accept the VPN connection request.

You can also download the APK on a PC, copy it to a USB stick, and install with a file manager on the box (Shield and many dongles allow this).

First connect

1. Press the power button to ON.
2. Confirm Protected and a VPN IP.
3. Add VPN Safe to the Google TV home row so you connect before opening Netflix or YouTube.

The Stick/Cube Downloader code 9802820 is for Fire TV. On Google TV use the APK link above.