Sideloading a VPN app?

by anonwithausername

ExpressVPN, for example. Has anyone tried it?

My router doesn't support VPN and my Chromecast refuses to play American Netflix from Canada, even if I'm casting from American Netflix.

I'd prefer to buy an Android TV device over a new router...

ryantiger658

It looks like Hola Free VPN will install on the Nexus Player directly from the Play Store without having to sideload.

I haven't tried it, but I have found that if it works on Android it will work on Android TV.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.hola

deadringer28

Hola TV works but google services see it as a hack attempt when you login. Also I read that Netflix has blocked all VPN usage. Not sure how accurate that is.