How to use the Amazon Fire TV Stick in Pakistan
Lee
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The Amazon Fire TV and the Amazon Firestick have revolutionised how we access content using our Smart TVs.
Their easy to use plug and play function makes them a dream to use.
If you’ve tried to use one in Pakistan, however, it’s a completely different story.
- Apps that don’t work
- Streams that are blocked
- Restricted content that you can’t access.
I feel your pain.
They should be easy to use, right? After all, the sheer amount of apps available on them is staggering. From Spotify to Netflix, your Amazon Firestick will have you covered.
However, both the Fire TV and Firestick aren’t officially available in Pakistan, which means you will have bought or been thinking of buying one overseas or buying a local, imported one.
The problem with this is that once your Firestick arrives, you won’t be able to use it while you’re in your home in Pakistan.
But don’t worry, in this article, I’ll be showing you a quick and easy way you can bypass the regional restrictions and use your Amazon Firestick across Pakistan from Lahore to Hyderabad, Karachi to Faisalabad and everywhere in between.
Let’s get you accessing.
What you will need
To use your Amazon Firestick in Pakistan, you’ll need to use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) app such as the highly-rated ExpressVPN.
By using a VPN, you’ll be able to change your virtual location, bypassing the regional restrictions in place preventing you from using your Firestick.
ExpressVPN has a great Amazon app that is very easy to set up and use. Not all VPNs have apps that are compatible with Amazon Firestick, so this is something to be aware of.
They have an extensive server network with connections in over 94 countries which is perfect for unlocking overseas services such as additional Netflix regions or streaming platforms from the US such as Peacock TV, HBO Max, Disney Plus, Paramount+, CNN and others.
The ExpressVPN connections are some of the fastest globally, so you’ll always be able to stream high-quality video from all your favourite platforms while in Pakistan.
Best of all, they’ll let you access free content from the US and across the world and also any subscription services you or your family have in other countries.
While ExpressVPN is my number 1 recommendation, you should also check out NordVPN and CyberGhost, who you pick is up to you.
Steps to unlock the Amazon Firestick in Pakistan
To use your Amazon Firestick in Pakistan, follow these steps:
- Visit the ExpressVPN website on your phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer and click the “Get ExpressVPN” button.
- Follow the on-screen steps to set up your ExpressVPN subscription. (Note that the best VPN package is their 12-month option that comes with 3 free months for all of our readers – I’ll cover that in a moment).
- Once you’ve purchased ExpressVPN, go onto your Firestick and search for “ExpressVPN” on the Amazon app store.
- Download the ExpressVPN app onto your Firestick or Fire TV. Then log in using your email address and password.
- Next, click ‘Selected Location‘ and choose a server in another country such as the UK or the United States, then click Connect.
- After 10-15 seconds, your connection will be completed and you’ll be able to use any apps on your Amazon Fire TV or Firestick.
All that’s left now is to decide what you’re going to watch first.
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What are the costs involved?
VPNs usually have several different subscription options.
For example, ExpressVPN has a 12-month package that is the most cost-effective and comes with an additional 3 free months for all of you reading this article. That’s a massive saving of 49%.
Which is a pretty great deal for the amazing service you get with ExpressVPN.
The great thing about paying upfront is that you have no additional costs other than the price you pay when you first sign up to ExpressVPN.
Saving money and getting the best VPN on the market. It’s a no-brainer, really.
How does the VPN work?
Originally a VPN was intended to be a security tool to protect your data while using the internet.
While this is still one of the main uses of a VPN, they have become extremely popular for their ability to unblock restricted content, specifically video content.
I came across this forum recently from a few years ago where Amazon responded that the Fire TV Stick doesn’t work in Pakistan. While this is technically true, when using a VPN it does work.
VPNs work by sending your internet connection through another location of your choosing. This helps you bypass any restrictions placed on certain content, giving you full access to all the good stuff.
For example, if you live in Pakistan and want to access British television or the UK Netflix library, all you need to do is use a VPN like ExpressVPN to connect to a location in the UK and you’ll have full access to everything the UK has access to.
The same with US content, Australia content, Canadian content, Indian content and many other countries.
What can I watch?
By using a VPN, you’ll be able to access pretty much all apps, although not all of them.
However, most of the popular services you’ll want to access will work.
As I mentioned earlier in the article, you’ll have no trouble accessing services like:
- US Netflix
- UK Netflix
- Japanese Netflix
- BBC iPlayer
- ITV Hub
- Hulu
- HBO Max
- Disney+
- Peacock TV
- NBC Sports
- and many other popular services.
Amazon Prime can be hit and miss. It works best with a US connection but it can more often than not be troublesome.
But, I’m sure you’ll have more than enough content to watch from all of the other services you’ll be unblocking using ExpressVPN.
Summary
If you live in Pakistan and want to use your Amazon Firestick or Fire TV device, you’ll need to use a VPN service such as ExpressVPN.
By using ExpressVPN, you’ll be able to connect to many regions all over the world, bypassing any restrictions that are in place on content and giving you the ability to use your Firestick until your heart’s content.
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