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Tezzy's avatar
Tezzy
Reel Rookie
23 days ago

Onn Roku TV unfamiliar VPN APP

I noticed on my Roku TV an APP called 'VPN TV' and I've searched every possible nook and cranny of the internet and nobody knows what it is, as far as searches go, it's not an app, but a gateway to 3...
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RokuHaz-M's avatar
RokuHaz-M
Community Moderator
21 days ago

Hi there! Tezzy​

It looks like you've come across an unfamiliar app or third-party VPN service on your Roku called VPN TV. I tried checking on my end but couldn’t find any info about that app. If possible, could you share a quick photo so we can take a closer look? Just a heads-up: Roku doesn’t support installing VPN apps or third-party VPN services and Roku don’t have built-in VPN capabilities. We generally don’t recommend using VPNs as they can affect the security and stability of your device.

Thanks!
Roku Community Team

Strega2's avatar
Strega2
Roku Guru
10 days ago
RokuHaz-M wrote:

Just a heads-up: Roku doesn’t support installing VPN apps or third-party VPN services and Roku don’t have built-in VPN capabilities.

Just a heads-up back: This app is in Roku's channel store:

https://channelstore.roku.com/details/5959549b17ee61d385a3f3180550a44e:358f8e2bb56de42a6a696e9d195e9215/vpn-tv

 

  • RokuHaz-M's avatar
    RokuHaz-M
    Community Moderator
    10 days ago

    Thanks for the heads up! Strega2​

    Even though Roku doesn’t recommend using VPNs, some developers still manage to get third-party apps on there. When I checked out the app, it looked more like a streaming service—so I’m guessing they might’ve just called it “VPN” for marketing, not because it’s an actual Virtual Private Network.

    I’ll take a closer look once I have full access. Right now, I can’t replicate it, but I’ll keep you posted on what I find!

    Thanks again!
    Roku Community Team