Amazon's new Fire TV Stick 4K Select packs a ton of features into a small, $40 package. But one thing the Fire TV 4K Select doesn't come with is VPN support.
This missing feature makes services like NordVPN, ExpressVPN and Surfshark inaccessible. Amazon did promise VPN support "soon," but it's unclear when it will arrive.
Google TV Streamer
The Google TV Streamer nets you a slew of features built on Android and the Google Play Store. You'll have access to quite a few different VPNs on this device, including NordVPN, Surfshark, ExpressVPN and many more.
The best bet for the Google TV Streamer is ProtonVPN, but NordVPN and ExpressVPN are also fine. If you don't have a Google TV Streamer or don't want to spend more for this kind of streaming device, you can also use a Google Chromecast.
If you do opt for a Chromecast device over the new Google TV Streamer, keep in mind that Google recently discontinued Chromecast devices, so don't expect to see any major updates or future models. The Chromecast with Google TV 4K is a solid choice, however, and can still be found at most retailers.
Apple TV 4K
As one of the most powerful streaming devices (and one of the priciest), the Apple TV 4K is an exceptional alternative to the new Amazon Fire TV Stick. As such, you'll find a variety of VPNs in the App Store, including NordVPN and ExpressVPN.
If it's too pricey, consider the alternative: the Apple TV HD. It comes with access to the same VPNs at a much cheaper cost. However, in addition to its lower resolution, the HD model offers just 32GB of memory, while the 4K model can be purchased in both 64GB and 128GB versions.
Fire TV Stick 4K
While we wait for the all-new Fire TV Stick 4K Select to adopt VPN support, the original 4K Stick, 4K Max and several other options among the best Fire TV devices can already access VPNs. I recommend the second-generation Fire TV Stick 4K as it's Amazon's cheapest 4K model, but you can't go wrong with the Fire TV Stick 4K Max, either.
These models support a wide range of VPNs, including ExpressVPN, NordVPN, CyberGhost and Proton VPN.
An even more affordable option that supports VPNs is the Fire TV Stick HD, but as the name implies, it doesn't offer 4K resolution. If you're using a cheaper TV that's either 1080p or 720p, the Fire TV Stick HD could be a great pick for you.
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