Use Hide My IP with Chromecast, smart TVs and routers
Older Chromecast models and many smart TVs cannot run a VPN app. To use Hide My IP on them, connect your router to Hide My IP. Every device on the Wi-Fi of that router then uses the VPN.
Chromecast with Google TV, Android TV and Fire TV can run our Android app. See Install Hide My IP on Fire TV and Android TV.
Set up Hide My IP on a router
You need a router with a WireGuard or OpenVPN client. Many routers from GL.iNet, ASUS and others have one. Some other routers need custom firmware such as OpenWrt or DD-WRT.
- With Premium, download a config file for the location you want:
- WireGuard config (faster, if your router supports it)
- OpenVPN config (copy the username and password that the page shows)
- Open the admin page of your router and find the VPN client settings.
- Import the config file. For OpenVPN, also enter the username and password.
- Turn on the VPN client.
- Connect your Chromecast or TV to the Wi-Fi of that router.
The steps are different for each router. Check the manual of your router for its VPN client.
Another option
Many TVs and game consoles can use the Smart DNS Proxy instead. It needs no router changes.