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Are you a cord-cutter? Are you looking to stream HD content from around the world?

You should probably be using an Amazon Fire TV Stick.

What is an Amazon Fire TV Stick?

An Amazon Fire TV Stick is a digital media player. It is a small device, the size of any other HDMI dongle. To use an Amazon Fire Stick, simply plug it into your TV’s HDMI port. Once the Fire Stick is plugged in, you can use it to watch live TV on NBC News and on OTT streaming services.

Can I use this as a Kodi Fire Stick?

You can use an Amazon Fire Stick to access Netflix, Hulu, HBO Now, YouTube, and a slew of other streaming services. However, many media consumers have switched to using Kodi for their streaming needs.

Installing Kodi on an Amazon Fire Stick is a simple process, as you can see from this Wireless Hack guide.

Consequently, if you are using Kodi with your Amazon Fire Stick, you may want to look into securing your wireless network. This brings us to our next question…

Should I Install a VPN on Amazon Fire?

Many Kodi users torrent the files they stream. While FlashRouters does not condone torrenting files, we understand that many Kodi users would like an encrypted network. Protecting your activity from your Internet Service Provider gives you the freedom to stream whatever you’d like.

Using a Virtual Private Network will allow you to change your geo-location and secure your network. This not only beneficial for Kodi streamers, but also those looking to watch content outside of their region.

Furthermore, as the Stick does not have native VPN support, you will need to use a FlashRouter in order to use a VPN on Amazon Fire.

How to Install a VPN on Amazon Fire

Installing a VPN on Amazon Fire is a very simple process. All one has to do is put the Amazon Fire on a VPN network from a FlashRouter. FlashRouters are high-powered routers flashed with Open Source DD-WRT firmware. This firmware upgrade allows for VPN integration on the router level. It also provides an added layer of security, as factory-installed backdoors and firmware bugs become a thing of the past.

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As stated above, users can change their geo-location to view region-restricted content. However, you can have your network to stay in your home country, yet stay encrypted. For this, you do not have to change your location within Amazon Fire, you just have to connect to the VPN network.

To change your geo-location on Amazon Fire, simply follow this set by step guide:

  1. Sign into your Amazon account
  2. Go to “Your Account”
  3. Click on “Digital Content”
  4. From the “Digital Content” screen, move to “Manage Your Content and Devices”
  5. Click on “Settings”, then “Country Settings”
  6. Select the country you want and then change your geo-location in your FlashRouter to that country
  7. Make sure your FlashRouter is connected to the country of your choosing
  8. Enjoy!

What FlashRouter Should I Use With Amazon Fire?

FlashRouters offers a slew of high-powered VPN ready routers that will offer great performance for VPN on Amazon Fire Stick and Fire TV. Consequently, using a VPN will always cause some level of slowdown, as you will have to tunnel your connection from server to server. This being said, if you want to stream content in HD, FlashRouters recommends using a router with a high-powered processor.

Here are some First Class examples:

AX3000 WiFi 6 VPN FlashRouter

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Asus AX1800S FlashRouter

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Flint Wi-Fi 6 VPN Router by FlashRouters

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Optimize Amazon Fire Streaming with the FR Privacy App

In addition to VPN configuration and enhanced features, all of our DD-WRT FlashRouters come with the FlashRouters Privacy App! The FR Privacy App is an easy, free, and user-friendly way to access and configure your wireless network. Our app runs directly from any Internet browser on desktop or mobile devices.

This allows for easy tweaking and VPN configuration, including but not limited to:

      • Easy device management.
      • Seamless VPN server switching.
      • Optimized UI on any browser or mobile phone.
      • Kill switch and VPN bypass by device.

Want better support for your entire network? The FlashRouters Privacy App is here to help.

Any questions or concerns? Contact our support team for more information!