In the past we have noted that Norton VPN was not compatible with Smart TVs. It appears this has changed. I just received this notification on my iPhone.
I have not yet tested this.
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Found this AI reference but not an official Norton article yet:
Edited: Here the official site with correct statements that validate at least Google and Apple TV.
AI Overview
Yes, Norton VPN supports smart TVs. Specifically, it offers apps for Google TV (with Android TV OS) and Apple TV (with Apple tvOS). To use Norton VPN on your smart TV, you need a multi-device subscription. You can then download and activate the Norton VPN app from the smart TV app store.
Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
- Smart TV Support: Norton VPN has dedicated apps for Google TV and Apple TV.
- Multi-Device Subscription: You’ll need a multi-device plan to use Norton VPN on your smart TV. This includes Norton VPN Standard with multi-device, Norton VPN Plus, or Norton VPN Ultimate subscriptions.
- Activation: Download and open the Norton VPN app from your smart TV’s app store and follow the on-screen activation steps.
SA
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This announcement may be a little premature. Or it may just be delayed a little in Canada. The information on being available for Smart TVs is on the Canadian Norton website. But the app is not yet listed on the Canadian Google Play Store under TV apps.
Not yet showing on the US Google Play Store as well.
I just checked Canadian PlayStore and VPN is still not listed under TV section. Any sign of it in US PlayStore?
The entry in the PlayStore for the VPN under the Apps section does note the SmartTV support. But it does not show up in my Android TV App Store.
I have asked my Norton contact to look into this for us.
The US play store show its supporting Android TV. Nothing there regarding Apple TV or others.
A follow up to this issue.
I did find the VPN app by doing a search in the app stores for my cable provider’s Android TV digital box. I was able to install it but during the activation stage, the QR code opened the VPN app on my phone but gave an Activation Failed message. I tried again multiple times and go the same message. I had the same results on my iPhone on iOS 18.5, and my Android 14 phones.
I noticed that the reviews I checked before installing also showed many with the QR code not working.
I have reported this to my contact.
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Thanks for the post back. Indeed the reviews were all the same about activation via the QR code.
SA
Still no news from my contact. I have asked for another update.