Virtual Private Networks, or VPN, what are they good for?
VPN, or Virtual Private Networks, are encryption technology services that provide added security, privacy, and anonymity for users online. VPN’s hides the user’s activity and IP address online by using encryption so a third-party can’t decode the material. This prevents governments from tracking your online activity or hackers from stealing your passwords or credit card information. It stops your internet service provider from recording logs of your online activity and reselling the information online. It is not a foolproof way to protect yourself online, but it certainly helps.
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What makes a VPN good for Kodi?
The right VPN for Kodi provides fast speeds, unlocks streaming services, has low data leakage, and a kill switch functionality.
Using a VPN will affect the speed of your streaming. Even using VPN services optimized to maintain as much of your speed as possible could mean losing 20 to 30 percent of your bandwidth.
Streaming services like Netflix are required by law to block access from VPN servers to prevent access to content from outside of the country the provider is licensed to provide it. If you want to use subscription streaming service, then it is important to find a VPN service that updates their servers quickly when they are blocked.
Data leakage can happen when the VPN service drops but your Android Media Box continues with its online activity. When data leakage happens, your IP can be revealed. Find a VPN with a good reputation on data leakage and a kill switch function, which immediately cuts your internet connection if the VPN service drops.
Why use a VPN with Kodi?
Using a VPN with Kodi gives you privacy and anonymity from your ISP and governments. It will hide your Kodi streaming activity. It prevents geographic or country restrictions on accessing content or add-ons. It prevents your ISP from slowing down your Internet connection based on your online activity.
Installing a VPN on your Android Media Box
Most VPN services install the same way. Generally, you subscribe to the service through the VPN service’s website. Once you receive a username and password, then the app for the VPN you have subscribed to can be downloaded and installed from the Google Play Store. When you open the app, you receive a pin code which can be validated on your account through the website to authorize your Android Media Box. Alternately, you may also be able to log in directly to the app with your username and password.
Stay tuned for a separate guide on the VPNs available, and step by step guides to installing and using each VPN service.