That's a great advantage for users that want to test their premium features without spending a penny in the long run. The good news at least is that that many premium VPNs have free trials, usually in the form of a 30-day money-back guarantee. While limited data and potential safety risks of other services are other common downsides that come with free versions. Some - like ProtonVPN - deliberately prevent streaming unless you upgrade to its Plus plan. The Beeb is constantly trying to prevent the use of such software, and most free services just can't keep up with. (Image credit: ExpressVPN) Can I access BBC iPlayer with a free service?įinding a good free VPN that can unblock BBC iPlayer content is a far greater challenge. For all the other operating systems, the easiest way is probably installing a Smart TV VPN on your router as you would do with an Apple TV or Roku streaming device. If you want to watch BBC iPlayer through a VPN on an Android TV, simply go to the Google Play Store and look for your VPN's provider app. While the only way to make your VPN work with Roku is to install the service on your router - it takes a few extra steps, but it isn't too difficult to set up your VPN on Roku.

With Apple TV, you can either manually configuring your DNS IP address with one you find on your VPN website or connecting it through your router (we have a full guide on how to use VPNs on Apple TV). While Amazon Fire Stick offers dedicated VPN apps easy to use, others like Apple TV and Roku do not. When it comes to streaming devices, it may be a bit more complicated. If you want to set up your chosen VPN service on a smartphone or laptop, you will find this task easy as downloading and installing a new app. View Deal How to install your VPN on different devices

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