While you can watch U.S. TV from the UK by connecting to a VPN server location in the U.S., doing so may infringe upon your streaming service’s and ExpressVPN’s terms of use. ExpressVPN is a security and privacy tool, not intended to be used for copyright circumvention. By design, we cannot see or control what you do when connected to our VPN service, so we must insist that you respect the entertainment industry and always honor the terms of use.

Using a VPN is legal in most countries. However, you must check the terms and conditions of the channel or streaming service you intend to watch before accessing U.S. streaming platforms from outside the U.S.

Yes, you should use a VPN whenever you go online, including when streaming. Using a VPN will ensure your ISP doesn’t slow down your connection, while also boosting your online privacy and security.

Yes, ExpressVPN is compatible with DirecTV Stream, and many other U.S. streaming services and platforms. In addition to U.S. streaming, ExpressVPN also works with international streaming services, messaging apps, social media, online games, and more.

To watch American TV on your device, you can follow these steps:

1. Sign up for ExpressVPN
2. Download the app for your device
3. Log in to your streaming service and watch your favorite U.S. shows

ExpressVPN has apps for every device, including easy-to-use mobile apps for iOS and Android.