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How To Install AVG VPN on Roku

AVG Secure VPN might not be one of the best VPNs out there, but it still works with Roku devices. As long as you have a computer (PC or Mac) that can run as a virtual VPN hotspot, you can provide a secure VPN connection to your Roku device, allowing it to bypass geo-restrictions.

One thing to keep in mind is that AVG VPN might not help you unblock all geo-blocks imposed by Roku, simply because it’s not as powerful as some other options such  ExpressVPN, ExpressVPN Detailed Review says it works great for unblocking geo-restrictions

One more thing that will surely bother you is that AVG Secure VPN can’t be installed on a physical router as it is simply incompatible. Hence why you’ll have to stick with the virtual router method.

Anyways, if you own an AVG VPN subscription and want to use it with Roku, this guide is perfect for you. Today, I’ll show you how to set up AVG Secure VPN on Roku in Canada is the easiest way possible via the virtual router method.

AVG Secure VPN on Roku in Canada: Does AVG Secure VPN work with Roku?

Yes, AVG Secure VPN works on Roku devices. However, in order to make AVG Secure VPN work with your Roku device, you’ll need to use a computer (Windows, macOS) to create a virtual hotspot connection for your Roku device to connect to.

But before you get started, keep in mind that Avast VPN might not be able to unblock all popular channels on Roku. In fact, as per my testing, you’re not going to be able to unblock Netflix with AVG Secure VPN. Anyways, to get an idea of how good or bad AVG Secure VPN is, make sure to check out out AVG Secure VPN review.

Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, let’s check out how to set up AVG Secure VPN on Roku in Canada for restriction-free streaming.

How to Setup AVG Secure VPN on Roku in Canada (Via a Virtual Router)

Since AVG Secure VPN is not compatible with physical routers, you’ll need to set up a virtual wifi connection from your Windows PC or macOS computer running AVG Secure VPN. To do this, just follow the steps mentioned below:

Virtual Router on Windows

To create a virtual wifi connection for AVG Secure VPN using your Windows computer, just follow the steps listed below. It should only take you no more than 5 minutes.

Step 1: Subscribe to AVG Secure VPN or get the free trial

Step 2: Download and install the AVG Secure VPN app on your Windows PC

Step 3: Next, on your Windows computer, click on the taskbar located at the bottom right then  the Internet connection icon > Network & Internet Settings

Step 4: Find mobile hotspot on the left-hand menu and turn on the Share my Internet connection with other devices option

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Step 5: Now click on the Status located on the left-hand menu and then click on Change adapter options

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Step 6: Now, Right-click on the AVG Secure VPN Tap Adapter and then click on Properties

step-6-how-to-setup-AVG-Secure-VPN-on-rokuStep 7: Next, click on Sharing tab and checkmark the box next to “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection”

Step 8: From the drop-down menu, select the hotspot that you just created and then click on OK

Step 9: Now, your PC can run as a virtual wifi router with AVG Secure VPN running in the background

Step 10: Now, launch the AVG Secure VPN app onto your computer and connect to a Canada server

Step 11: Next, on your Roku’s main menu, select Settings > Network

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Step 12: Then select Set up Connection Wireless

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Step 13: Now, you should see a list of all Wi-Fi networks. Just select the virtual Wifi connection you created earlier

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Step 14: Now, enter your Wi-Fi password when asked and connect your Roku device to AVG Secure VPN

Note: In order to be able to make the above method work and be able to access Canada specific content on Roku, make sure that your Roku device is set up properly with a Canada region. If not, follow the steps mentioned below:

How do I change my Roku region to Canada?

To change the region of your Roku device to the Canada and be able to watch Canada exclusive content from anywhere in the world, just follow the steps below.

Step 1: Launch the AVG Secure VPN app and connect to a Canada server location 

Step 2: Now, create a Roku account

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Step 3: Since you don’t have a Canada credit card, if you get asked to choose a payment method, you can just skip this step without providing credit card information

That’s it. Your new Roku account with Canada region settings is properly created. Now you can use AVG Secure VPN’s Canada server to watch all content exclusively available on Roku Canada.

But in case you’re already signed in to your Roku device with a non-Canada account, you can factory reset your Roku device by going into Settings > System > Advanced system settings > Factory reset to sign out.

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Virtual Router on macOS

Creating a virtual VPN hotspot on a macOS computer is quite easy and similar to the process we looked over for Windows computers previously. But before you get started, you’ll need to plug in an ethernet cable into your macOS computer and then follow the steps listed below:

  1. First, click the Apple logo located in the top left corner
  2. Next, click on “System preferences
  3. Now, select “Network
  4. Click on the “+” icon at the bottom left corner
  5. Now where it says “Interface”, choose “VPN
  6. As for “VPN type” choose “IKEv2
  7. For the “Service name” type in any network name
  8. Next, copy and paste in the US server address Remote ID (you can find it on the internet)
  9. Next, click on “Authentication settings
  10. Click on “Username and Password of your VPN account.”
  11. Now, click on “Ok”, then click “Advanced
  12. Next, click on “Send all traffic over VPN connection” and then click “Ok
  13. Click on “Apply” and then “Connect
  14. Now, again click on the Apple logo and go to “System preferences
  15. Next, select “Sharing
  16. Tick mark the box that says “Internet sharing
  17. Now, choose “Wi-Fi” > “Network name” and type in the network name as “Channel: [default]”, “Security” as WPA2 Personal, and for “Password”, type in your chosen password. Now where it says “Verify type in the password again
  18. Finally, click on “Ok” to finish the process

That’s it. If you followed all the steps properly, you should be able to use your new virtual hotspot connection with your Roku device. But if you’re encountering any weird connectivity with AVG Secure VPN, make sure to check out our AVG Secure VPN not working guide for easy fixes.

How AVG Secure VPN Unblocks Channels on Roku

Since you can only enjoy Roku in just a few countries, you’ll need a VPN to be able to bypass geo-blocks from anywhere in the world.

With AVG Secure VPN, you’ll be able to access most channels on Roku, however, not all. For instance, you definitely aren’t going to be able to watch Netflix with AVG VPN. AVG VPN is also not ideal for torrenting because of its logging policy, so that’s something to consider too.

But other than Netflix, you’ll be able to access plenty of blocked content on Roku with AVG VPN’s Canada servers. AVG VPN is also fast too. Here’s how easy it is to access most channels on Roku with AVG Secure VPN:

  • Power on your Roku device
  • Install Amazon Prime or any streaming app on your Roku
  • Log in to the streaming app of your choice using your Username and Password
  • Search for any content you’d like to watch and enjoy

This is how easy it is to access geo-restrictions content with AVG Secure VPN. But if you encounter issues unblocking your favorite content on Roku, then you can always cancel your AVG Secure VPN subscription and get refunded.

FAQs: AVG Secure VPN on Roku in Canada

AVG Secure VPN is a decent VPN service. But, it is not the best. It lacks a lot of premium features and is unable to work with a couple of popular streaming services despite costing quite a lot.

This question is a bit complicated. I would first recommend trying the free 7-days free trial of AVG Secure VPN and if you really like it, then only pay for it.

As the name suggests, AVG Secure VPN is a VPN service offered by the famous antivirus provider, AVG securities. It is an average VPN service with still a lot to be desired.

Final Thoughts!

So there you have it. This was my easy guide for beginners on how to set up AVG Secure VPN on Roku in Canada. Hopefully, you’re now going to have no issues watching most of the blocked content on Roku.

But if you find that AVG Secure VPN is not powerful enough for you, then you can alternatively check out our list of the best VPNs for Roku.

If you found this guide useful, you might also find our setup guide for AVG Secure VPN Kodi useful too.