Apple TV will have native VPN support in tvOS 17

Apple TV Will Get Native VPN App Support in tvOS 17, According to Apple Press release (Via 9to5Mac,, This is one of the many features that didn’t make it into the WWDC 2023 keynote, but that could be a big deal for some people. Assuming the native VPN apps on Apple’s streaming boxes work as they do elsewhere, you might not have to wait until you get home to watch streaming shows while traveling with the Apple TV 4K in tow.

Right now, in tvOS 17, to use a VPN with your Apple TV, you have to do something like install a VPN on your router in order to do so, and not all routers support this. Native VPN support is one of the rare advantages Google’s Chromecast or Amazon’s Fire TV devices have over the Apple TV right now.

We’ve reached out to a few VPN services like NordVPN and ExpressVPN to find out if they have any plans to develop native apps for the Apple TV.

Native VPN support is already in place on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and adding that capability to your Apple TV is potentially good news — not just because it could mean you can stream shows that aren’t your own. Not available in the country. VPNs could potentially let you use TikTok on other devices university that banned itFor example, you can download obfuscated social media apps when choosing a server outside of your own location, in a state like Montana with extensive restrictions in place.

Other new tvOS 17 features announced in release Include Enhanced Dialogue, which separates dialogue from background noise and routes it through your center channel, and Dolby Vision 8.1 support. It will also bring updates to Apple Fitness+ that will include custom workout and meditation plans that you can schedule based on things like your day, preferred duration and type of workout. It also adds Stacked Workouts — essentially a workout playlist option — and Audio Focus, which lets you prioritize the volume of music or the voice of Apple’s trainers.