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Chromecast with Google TV gives you access to the Google Play Store, allowing you to download the ExpressVPN app directly on your Chromecast with Google TV. If ExpressVPN cannot be downloaded on your Chromecast with Google TV, you can sideload the ExpressVPN app onto it.
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1. Download the ExpressVPN app on your Chromecast with Google TV
2. Activate the ExpressVPN app
3. Connect to a VPN server location
Disconnect from a VPN server location
Choose a different VPN server location
Uninstall ExpressVPN from your Chromecast with Google TV
1. Download the ExpressVPN app on your Chromecast with Google TV
On your Chromecast device, go to Apps. Under app categories, select Search for apps.
In the search bar, enter expressvpn. Select the “search” icon.
Select Install.
Select Open.
Proceed to activating the ExpressVPN app.
How to sideload the ExpressVPN app APK
Important: Follow the steps below to sideload the ExpressVPN app APK only if ExpressVPN is not available to download directly on your Chromecast device.
On your computer, go to the ExpressVPN setup page. If prompted, enter your ExpressVPN credentials and click Sign In.
Enter the verification code that is sent to your email.
On the right, click Download APK.
You now need a file management app to transfer the ExpressVPN app APK from your computer to your Chromecast with Google TV.
On your Chromecast device, go to Apps. Under app categories, select Search for apps.
Enter file commander. Click Install > Open.
Select Allow to permit File Commander to access photos, media, and files.
Select a sign-in method. (Selecting Google will automatically sign you in with the same email address you used for your Chromecast device.)
On the main screen, select PC File Transfer.
Enter the IP address shown into the browser’s address bar on your computer. This will take you to the File Commander PC File Transfer screen. Double-click Internal storage, then click UPLOAD FILES.
Click SELECT FILES. Select the ExpressVPN app APK you downloaded earlier. Select Open > UPLOAD.
You now have access to the ExpressVPN app APK on your Chromecast device. Before that, you will need to enable Developer mode. On your remote, press the “home” button. Select Settings.
Select System > About.
Under About, locate Android TV OS build. Keep selecting it until it says, “You are now a developer!”
Go back to Settings. Select Apps > Security & Restrictions > Unknown sources. Toggle File Commander on.
Go to File Commander. Select Internal storage, then select the ExpressVPN app APK you uploaded earlier. Select INSTALL.
The ExpressVPN app is now downloaded to your Chromecast device. Go to ExpressVPN, then select Open.
Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.
2. Activate the ExpressVPN app
Select Sign In.
Enter the email and password for your ExpressVPN account. Select Sign In.
The app will activate.
Your app will ask if you would like to share anonymous information to help make ExpressVPN faster and more reliable. Select your preference to continue.
Select OK to configure the app.
When asked to accept ExpressVPN connection requests, select OK.
Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.
3. Connect to a VPN server location
To connect to a VPN server location, click the On Button. By default, ExpressVPN will suggest the location that provides the optimal experience for you, called Smart Location.
Once you see the “Connected” message, you can begin surfing with freedom and security!
Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.
Disconnect from a VPN server location
To disconnect from a VPN server, click the On Button while the VPN is connected.
You will know you are disconnected when you see the “Not connected” message.
Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.
Choose a different VPN server location
To choose a different location, open the Location Picker and select a VPN location from the list.
By default, you will see two tabs, RECOMMENDED and ALL LOCATIONS.
To connect to a location, select it with your remote. You can also add a location to your list of favorites by holding the “select” button on the location. Your favorite locations will be added in a tab labeled FAVORITES.
Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.
Uninstall ExpressVPN from your Chromecast with Google TV
On your Chromecast device, locate ExpressVPN. Hold down the Select button, then select View Details.
Select Uninstall > OK.
The ExpressVPN app will be removed from your Chromecast device.
Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.