Instructions for using other Internet-enabled devices with VPNTunnel can be found below:

Apple TV:


To use VPNTunnel with your Apple TV, we recommend you use the AirPlay mirroring feature which is built into your Apple TV.  Please see below for further details:

  1. Enable AirPlay on your Apple TV, access Apple TV's Settings, select AirPlay, then select ON.

  2. If you are using a iOS 7 device (iPhone / iPad), follow the instructions below:
    *   Ensure your iOS 7 iPhone / iPad and your Apple TV are connected to the same WifFi network.
    *   Swipe up from the bottom of your iOS7 iPhone / iPad screen to gain access to the Control Center, then tap the AirPlay icon .

    *   Tap the name of the Apple TV you wish to connect to.
    *   Tap Mirroring to ON.  What is displayed on your iPhone / iPad screen will now be display on your Apple TV as well.
    *   Connect to the VPNTunnel server location you wish to access Apple TV from on your iOS 7 iPhone / iPad.
    *   Once the connection between your device and the VPNTunnel servers is successful, open the video / content on your device that you would like to view from your Apple TV, and the media will start to play.

  3. If you are using a Mac computer (Mountain Lion v10.8 or later), follow the instructions below:
    *   Click the AirPlay icon  in your Menu bar, and select your Apple TV under "Connect to AirPlay".  The AirPlay icon will turn blue once the connection between your computer and Apple TV has been made.
    *   From the same AirPlay icon on your computer; choose your mirroring options in Use AirPlay Display To.
    *   Connect to the VPNTunnel server location you wish to access Apple TV from on your iOS 7 iPhone / iPad.
    *   Once the connection between your device and the VPNTunnel servers is successful, open the video / content on your device that you would like to view from your Apple TV, and the media will start to play.

Roku:

To access Roku using VPNTunnel, you will need to setup your router as Roku does not offer a built-in VPN client, or support third-party VPN apps.

For information regarding configuring your router to work with VPNTunnel's VPN servers; please visit our router setup guide.

Chromecast:

There are two methods to use VPNTunnel with a Chromecast; you can either create your own virtual hotspot from your computer, or configure your router to use VPNTunnel.  The simplest solution is to create a virtual hotspot from your computer.  Please see the instructions below for details for Windows and Mac OS X computers:


Windows 7, 8, & 10 (Please note that the instructions may vary depending upon your Operating System & version):

  1. The easiest way is a easy to use third-party app called Virtual Router.  Simply download and install on your Windows 7, 8, or 10 computer.
  2. Configure your network within the Virtual Router app.  For Network Name (SSID); enter a name for the connection you are adding, create a password for the connection.  For Shared Connection; select the connection you want to share from the drop-down menu.  If you are connected using Ethernet; chooseEthernet connection. If you are connected using WiFI; select your WiFi device.
  3. Click Start Virtual Router.
  4. Connect to VPNTunnel from your computer.
  5. Ensure your computer and the Chromecast you want to connect to are on the same Wi-Fi virtual hotspot, and start casting content to your Chromecast!

Mac OS X (Please note that the instructions may vary depending upon your Operating System & version):

  1. Setup a PPTP VPN connection on your Mac computer.  Please visit our PPTP for Mac setup guides for instructions, and connect to the PPTP server once you have completed configuration.
  2. Access your computer's System Preferences (Apple icon -> System Preferences), and select Sharing under the Internet & Wireless section.
  3. Select the Internet Sharing button under the services list (Uncheck and re-check if it is already selected), then select the VPNTunnel PPTP connection from the Share your connection from option, and select the types of connections you wish to use; ie Wi-Fi and/or Thunderbolt Ethernet.
  4. Scan WiFi networks on your Chromecast, and connect to the hotspot from your Mac.
  5. Start casting using VPNTunnel and Chromecast!

Amazon Fire TV:

To access Amazon Fire TV consoles using VPNTunnel, you will need to setup your router as Amazon Fire TV does not offer a built-in VPN client, or support third-party VPN apps.

For information regarding configuring your router to work with VPNTunnel's VPN servers; please visit our router setup guide.

Smart TV's:

 

To use VPNTunnel with your Smart TV you can do so by either setting up a virtual hotspot from your computer to connect (as outlined in the Chomecast instructions above), or by configuring your router to work with VPNTunnel's VPN servers.  

PlayStation / Xbox:


To use VPNTunnel with your Playstation or Xbox; you can do so by configuring your router to work with VPNTunnel's VPN servers. 

If you have any questions, or experience any issues; please contact our Support Team anytime.