How to Setup and Use VPN Unlimited for Roku Streaming Devices

Roku devices are a great solution for those who can not access different streaming services like BBC iPlayer, Hulu, ESPN+ from their TVs. You can connect this device to your TV or download software if you already have a Smart TV. You get access to TV shows, news, movies, and other content over the internet through downloadable channels.

Unfortunately, not all streaming services are available worldwide and user often face geographic restrictions. In this case Roku VPN services can help. Roku streaming devices do not have built-in VPN clients. However, you can still enjoy all the advantages of the VPN service while watching your favorite video. For this purpose, you need to connect your Roku to a VPN-enabled router. How to add our VPN on your router? How to use Roku with VPN Unlimited? What are other ways to access restricted content? Let’s check it out.

 

Method 1: Set up VPN Unlimited on Roku

Method 2: Set up SmartDNS by KeepSolid on Roku device

Method 1: Set up VPN Unlimited on Roku

 

Follow the easy steps below to install our Roku VPN and enjoy a secure streaming solution in any country you want:

 

1. Set up a VPN connection to your router

 

If you need help, please use these step-by-step tutorials:

• OpenVPN configurations for Tomato-flashed routers
• OpenVPN configurations for DD-WRT-flashed routers
• OpenVPN configurations for Open-WRT-flashed routers

 

2. Set up a Roku account 

 

Note: If you already have a Roku account, please skip this step.

If you wonder how to install Roku account, you should follow our easy steps. Go to owner.roku.com, follow the registration steps, and select your desired country. Then, enter a zip code of the chosen country (the US zip code must contain 5 digits, for example) and finish the registration process.

Note that the VPN server location has to correspond to your desired country.

If you want your Roku to stream US content, configure it with a US Roku account before you connect it to your router.

 

3. Perform a factory reset of your Roku device

 

To do so, just press and hold the Reset button on the back of your Roku device for 15 seconds, or go to your Roku’s Menu > Home > Press Up > Settings > Factory Reset > Yes.

Well done! Your Roku device is now reset to factory settings.

 

4. Connect your Roku to your router

 

To connect your Roku device to a router, please follow these steps:

1. Start up your Roku device
2. In your Roku’s menu, go to Roku Security Settings > Network > Wireless (WiFi) > select your VPN-enabled router > enter a password > Connect
3. Log in with your Roku account

Now your Roku is connected to the VPN-enabled router. You’ve completed a Roku WiFi setup so give it a try right away!

Method 2: Set up SmartDNS by KeepSolid on Roku device

 

When it comes to media streaming, SmartDNS by KeepSolid has a substantial benefit over VPN services. As long as it doesn’t encrypt internet traffic, you can enjoy your original high speeds along the way.

To use SmartDNS on your device, follow our comprehensive guide on how to change DNS for Roku and don’t let any geo-blocks stay in the way to your favorite movies and TV shows!  

VPN Unlimited is the Best Roku VPN

 

Unblock any content

VPN Unlimited is the perfect tool to get access to any restricted web resources. You can choose any of 3000+ servers in more than 80 places around the planet. So even if you travel abroad you can always watch the original content with our Roku VPN. Just choose a relevant server and enjoy favorite movies with the best connection speed.

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Protect your privacy 

Bypassing geo-restrictions is great, but protection on the web is not less important. Our top-notch encryption protocols protect your identity and credentials if you go browsing on unsecured WiFi hotspots in hotels or other public networks. Your internet traffic is unreadable to all third parties. So you can easily get access to geo-restricted resources and enjoy secure connection.

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Bottom line on installing Roku VPN on streaming devices

 

VPN Unlimited is your perfect solution to enjoy video content from anywhere. In order to use VPN Unlimited on your Roku devices, you should connect your Roku to VPN-enabled router. Our team has strived to make our manual the most detailed so that we could ease your setup process. 

You are ready to install VPN Unlimited for Roku! If you have any questions, you can contact our team anytime.