Amazon Prime Video: How to watch with VPN

Amazon Prime’s video streaming service gives you access to movies and TV shows from around the world. With a VPN and a U.S.- or UK-based Amazon Prime account, you can secure your internet connection as you watch thousands of titles!

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Watch Amazon Video with a VPN in 3 easy steps

Step 1

Step 2

Connect to a secure server location in the U.S. or the UK.

Step 3

Use ExpressVPN to watch Amazon Prime Video on all of your devices.

Amazon Prime has countless popular titles, and you can watch them all with a VPN

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How a VPN works with Amazon Prime

VPN stands for virtual private network. Using one is a great way to encrypt your data and browse with peace of mind.

By using ultra-fast ExpressVPN, you’ll be able to stream thousands of titles from Amazon Video’s U.S. or UK libraries securely and at top speeds.

And with ExpressVPN, you’ll have full access to 160 server locations around the world! Best of all, even if you’re using a server outside the U.S. or the UK, you’ll never have to worry about data logging.

If your internet service provider has a history of slowing down streaming services, you may even experience a speed boost from ExpressVPN. That’s because a VPN lets you unblock Amazon Prime Video throttling and watch without bandwidth restrictions!

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Amazon Prime VPN: How to get the best speeds

Don’t waste time hopping between different servers. With the ExpressVPN Speed Test for Windows and Mac, you can check the latency and download speed of each VPN server location.

You can use your VPN to watch Amazon Video titles in Standard Definition (SD), High Definition (HD), and Ultra High Definition (UHD). To get the best quality video, select the VPN server location that offers the highest speed index. Then you can connect to that VPN server location and instantly start streaming Amazon Prime Video.

ExpressVPN’s speed recommendations for Amazon Prime video quality

3,000 kbps: SD Quality
5,000 kbps: HD Quality
15,000 kbps: Ultra HD Quality

Connect to the fastest VPN server locations and stream your favorite movies on Amazon Prime Video with better speeds and reduced load times.

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What exactly is Amazon Prime’s video service?

Like Netflix, Prime Video, formerly known as Amazon Instant Video, is an on-demand streaming service that offers thousands of TV shows, movies, and original programs.

When you sign up for Amazon Prime, you have the option to stream hundreds of free titles. Non-Prime members can also take advantage of Amazon’s growing library by signing up for the Prime Video standalone service.

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ExpressVPN is a VPN service not intended to be used as a means of copyright circumvention. Please read the ExpressVPN Terms of Service and Amazon Prime Video Terms of Use for more details.

FAQ: How to watch Amazon Prime Video with a VPN

Does Amazon Prime work with a VPN?

ExpressVPN works seamlessly with Amazon Prime to deliver streaming content without sacrificing privacy, security, or video quality.

If your ISP has been throttling your streaming video traffic, or your school or public Wi-Fi network has been blocking Amazon Prime Video, ExpressVPN will help you regain access.

Why can’t I watch Amazon Prime with my VPN?

Amazon Prime Video works best if you’re connected to a VPN server location close to you. For instance, if you are watching with a U.S. Amazon Prime account, connect to the U.S. server location closest to your actual location. If you’re already connected to the nearest VPN server location and are still having trouble, please contact Support.

Can I use Amazon Prime outside the U.S.?

Amazon Prime Video is available in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. To stream U.S. Amazon Prime content, however, you’ll need to have a U.S.-based Prime account or sign up for Amazon’s month-to-month streaming service with a U.S. billing address.

Does a VPN let me watch Amazon Prime for free?

Sorry, ExpressVPN does not come with an Amazon Prime account. In order to stream the U.S. Amazon Video library, you need to have a U.S.-based Prime account or sign up for Amazon’s month-to-month streaming service with a U.S. billing address. To stream the UK library with ExpressVPN, you’ll need a UK-based account.

After you’ve purchased an Amazon Prime account, you can then use ExpressVPN to help you watch Amazon Video with blazing speeds and no data logging.

On what devices can I watch Amazon Prime Video with a VPN?

ExpressVPN has easy-to-use apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and Linux, so you can watch Amazon Prime from your desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone.

You can also use ExpressVPN’s MediaStreamer service to watch on media and gaming consoles like Roku, Apple TV, PlayStation, and Xbox. For Fire TV or Fire TV Stick, we recommend downloading the ExpressVPN app to your Fire device. You can also try ExpressVPN for your wireless router to stream on gaming consoles or smart TVs.

Do I need an Amazon Prime membership to stream Prime Video?

No, but you will need the standalone Prime Video subscription. While an Amazon Prime membership includes thousands of free titles, non-Prime users can still use Amazon’s month-to-month subscription service.

Will using a VPN affect Amazon’s video quality?

In most cases, no. All VPNs have the potential to slow down your connection, but ExpressVPN is extremely fast, and the majority of users don’t experience any buffering issues.

In some cases, using a VPN to watch Amazon Prime Video can actually improve your video quality, especially if your internet service provider has been known to throttle bandwidth on streaming sites.

What else can I do with ExpressVPN?

ExpressVPN also works with a host of other streaming services, like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and Spotify. It’s also a fast and easy way to browse the internet both privately and securely.

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