Updated
Updated · ZDNet · May 28
ZDNET Journalist Installs Router VPN for TV, Citing 10-Device Protection and Streaming Access
Updated
Updated · ZDNet · May 28

ZDNET Journalist Installs Router VPN for TV, Citing 10-Device Protection and Streaming Access

1 articles · Updated · ZDNet · May 28
  • Router-level VPN setup let a ZDNET journalist secure a smart TV even though many newer sets do not support native VPN apps.
  • The main pitch was security: encrypted traffic can make it harder for hackers to access viewing activity and personal data, while also masking the TV's real IP address.
  • That same setup can reduce ISP throttling and unlock geo-restricted catalogs by shifting the TV's virtual location to another country.
  • Paid services were favored over free options because free VPNs often cap data at 2GB to 10GB a month, rarely support router installation, and may keep activity logs.
  • Installing the VPN on the router can extend coverage to as many as 10 devices, turning one setup into broader home-network protection.
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