How to watch Butterfly outside the UK
Chris
Chris, a UK-born media connoisseur, is an expert in watching international TV. Known as "The Global Screen Wanderer", he has travelled extensively across the globe with long stints away from home. With over 10 years of experience he has become the go-to guru for streaming content from home and abroad.
Butterfly is the latest ITV drama taking the UK by storm but if you’re outside the UK your options for watching are almost non-existent.
In this quick guide I’m going to show you how you can watch Butterfly outside the UK anywhere in the world.
Butterfly is the new drama from the UK’s ITV network and it has been receiving mixed reviews. Covering the difficult subject of a family raising a transgender child it’s topical, sensitive and pushing the boundaries of modern TV.
To watch Butterfly you’ll need to do so on the UK’s ITV Hub website or via their app. However, if you visit directly then you’re blocked from watching so you’ll need to use an additional app called a ‘VPN‘. Below I’ll explain all allowing you to watch Butterfly anywhere in the world.
Step 1: Get a VPN service
To watch Butterfly outside the UK the first thing you’ll need to do is get yourself a VPN service.
These are sold by hundreds of companies across the world so there’s a lot of choices. While they’re all similar some work better than others. It’s important to pick one that offers fast speeds because when you’re streaming video such as Butterfly then it will stop buffering and poor playback.
In my extensive testing I’ve found ExpressVPN to be great for the job. They work well with ITV Hub which shows Butterfly and more importantly they’ve got a huge 30-day money back guarantee which means if you struggle to get it working you can simply get a refund.
There are however plenty of other choices and if you want to shop around a bit before signing up then I recommend you take a look at the following three providers who will all be suitable for watching Butterfly outside the UK.
Best VPN options to watch Butterfly in any country:
- ExpressVPN – Recommended
- IPVanish
- NordVPN
To watch Butterfly in your country simply choose one of the three providers above of which I recommend ExpressVPN and then read the section below which will show you how to use it.
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Step 2: Use the VPN to watch Butterfly
Now you’ve got a VPN it’s super simple to use. This will take less than 5 minutes of your time and if you’re a beginner don’t worry because it’s not technical at all.
I’m using ExpressVPN as my example but you can use any of the providers from the list above. The only difference is the layout of their apps is slightly different but the process the same.
Skip the first step if you’ve already signed up.
How to watch Butterfly outside the UK Step-by-step:
- Visit the ExpressVPN website by clicking here, choose a subscription length and sign-up. The 12-month package is 49% cheaper than paying monthly.
- Download the app from their website or your app store by searching ‘ExpressVPN’.
- Open the app and login when requested.
- Press Choose Location (1) and then United Kingdom (2).
- Press the Connect button or wait for it to connect automatically.
- Once connected visit the ITV Hub website or use the ITV Hub app.
Watch Butterfly outside the UK with ExpressVPN.
Now you’re connected to ExpressVPN or one of the other providers the ITV Hub website or app thinks you’re in the UK.
You’ll now be able to watch Butterfly outside the UK in any country.
You will need to create an ITV account to watch but they’re free. You’ll have to supply a UK Post Code (You may call this a Zip Code).
You can use any but some to save you time and try are: HA4 8AN, EX14 1YL, PO5 3NY or TW12 3DH.
You can disconnect and reconnect to the ExpressVPN app (or app from another provider) as many times as you want which means you don’t have to watch the entire series of Butterfly in one sitting.
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How to install the ITV Hub app outside the UK
If you want to watch Butterfly on a regular laptop or computer then you don’t need any added apps apart from the VPN app.
However, if you want to watch on a mobile, tablet or other device such as an Amazon Fire TV Stick then you’ll need to download the ITV Hub app.
It’s worth searching your regular app store for ‘ITV Hub’ and seeing if you can install directly. It’s likely you’ll find yourself blocked though because you’re outside the UK. In that case you should follow the steps below depending on your device type.
Android:
Open a web-browser and enter the following url: https://apkpure.com/itv-hub/air.ITVMobilePlayer
You’ll be able to download and install the ITV Hub directly.
Apple iOS:
For Apple iOS devices like the iPhone or iPad the process is a little more lengthy and you should follow this guide on how to install iOS apps outside their intended country.
Amazon Fire TV / Fire TV Stick:
You should follow the steps in our guide to install NBC Sports outside its intended country as the process is the same for installing ITV Hub.
Recap: How to watch Butterfly outside the UK
If you want to watch Butterfly outside the UK then you need to get a VPN app.
I recommend using ExpressVPN and you can sign up for their service using the button below. It’s risk-free because they’ve got a 30-day money back guarantee.
It’s definitely worth getting their 12-month package because it works out nearly 50% cheaper than paying on a monthly basis. It’ll also allow you to watch other ITV shows and more.
Click the button below, sign up and download their app then connect to the UK. You’ll now be able to watch Butterfly outside the UK from anywhere in the world.
If you’ve watched Butterfly already what did you think of it? Has it changed your opinion or is it realistic? I would love to hear your thoughts so why not post in the comments section below?
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