How to run a VPN on an Android TV box at home
An Android TV box or stick usually sits in the living room, connected to the home network, and is used by everyone in the flat. There is no keyboard and no mouse, only a remote. This page explains how to install a VPN app on Android TV in Azerbaijan, how to sign in without typing long passwords, and how to keep the connection running when the TV is switched off and on again during the day.
Try it free for 3 days
3 days and 3 GB on one device — no bank card. The activation key arrives by email.
What you need before you start
Any box or stick that runs Android TV or Google TV can install the app from the built-in app store: a Xiaomi Mi Box, a Chromecast with Google TV, a TV set with Android TV built in, or a similar device. You need the remote that came with it, a Google account already signed in on the device, and your home Wi-Fi password. On a typical evening in Baku, between 20:00 and 23:00, the home line is busiest, so it is worth checking how the app behaves at that time rather than in the morning. Nothing else is required: the free trial does not ask for a bank card, and the key arrives by email.
Installing and signing in with the remote only
Open the app store on the TV, search for the app with the on-screen keyboard, and install it. Signing in is the part people dislike on a remote: typing an email address letter by letter takes a few minutes. Two habits help. Choose a short email address and a password you can enter with the arrow keys, and write the trial key on paper before you start. Keep the remote pointed at the box while the on-screen keyboard is open, because the cursor jumps when the signal drops. After signing in, add the app to the home row of the launcher, so anyone in the flat can open it without hunting through menus.
Keeping the connection on for the whole family
A TV box is switched off with the remote, not with a power switch, so the app stays installed and the connection is restored when the box wakes. The practical routine is to open the app once after the box finishes booting, check that it shows an active connection, and leave it running. Energy-saving settings on some boxes close background apps to save power and can stop the tunnel overnight; if the TV has no connection in the morning, find that setting and exclude the app from the list. The tunnel also adds a layer of protection to traffic on networks outside your home, for example in a guest house or a rented flat, and it keeps one stable route for the household instead of a different one for each device.
One subscription for the whole flat
Plans are counted in devices, not in people. Mini covers one device, Standard three, Pro seven and Ultra ten, at 3, 7, 10 and 15 USD per month. In a flat with two phones, a laptop and a TV box, Standard is usually enough; if a second TV or a tablet is added later, Pro leaves room. Decide before you buy which device the TV box will be, because the TV is the one that people forget to count. The same account works on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS and Android TV, so the count follows the account, not the platform, and your own paid accounts on the box stay yours to use.
Trial, payment and support
The trial lasts 3 days and gives 3 GB of traffic on one device, and it does not require a bank card; the key arrives by email, so use an address you can open on a phone while the TV remote sits in your hand. Payment runs through Stripe and accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB, UnionPay, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Link. Amounts are charged in US dollars. If the app does not suit your setup, ask for a refund within 5 days of purchase. Support answers on Telegram at @official_premium_vpn_bot and by email at support@premium-vpn.app.
Plans and pricing
Pick a plan by how many devices you use. Payment goes through Stripe on this page, and refunds are available within 5 days.
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Mini
For occasional social browsing
$3/ month
one device
- 1 devices
- 9 countries to choose
- up to 10 Gbps
- YouTube without ads
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Popular
Standard
A plan to share with those close to you
$7/ month
3 devices
- 3 devices
- 18 countries to choose
- up to 15 Gbps
- Optimised servers
- Split tunnelling
- YouTube without ads
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Pro
For those who watch, download and play regularly
$10/ month
7 devices
- 7 devices
- 40 countries to choose
- up to 25 Gbps
- Premium servers
- Split tunnelling
- Priority support
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Ultra
For families and a large number of devices
$15/ month
10 devices
- 10 devices
- 40 countries to choose
- up to 25 Gbps
- Premium servers
- Split tunnelling
- Priority support
Amounts are charged in US dollars. The riyal figure is indicative at the official rate (3.75 SAR per dollar) and may differ slightly depending on your bank.
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The same key works on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac. Three days is enough to decide.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a keyboard to set up the app on Android TV?
No. Everything is done with the remote. Open the app store on the TV, search for the app using the on-screen keyboard, install it, and sign in. Typing an email address with the arrow keys takes a few minutes, so have the trial key and your password written down before you start.
Will the connection keep working when the box goes into standby?
The app stays installed, and the connection is normally restored when the box wakes. Some boxes close background apps to save energy, which can stop the tunnel overnight. If that happens, open the app again with the remote and exclude it from the box energy-saving list.
Can the whole family use one subscription on the TV?
One subscription is tied to a device count, not to one person. Mini covers one device, Standard three, Pro seven and Ultra ten. If phones and laptops already use the plan, count the TV box as one more device before you choose, or move to a larger plan.
How do I pay, and how does the refund work?
The trial runs for 3 days and includes 3 GB of traffic on one device, with no bank card. Paid plans are billed through Stripe in US dollars, and you can request a refund within 5 days of purchase by writing to support@premium-vpn.app or on Telegram.
Support
Questions, refunds and plan changes. Typical reply within minutes during working hours.
Get your trial key
Enter your email and the key is on its way. Three days and 3 GB on one device, no bank card.