How to Use a VPN to Change Your Location [PC, Mobile, Streaming Devices]

Using a VPN gives you many features such as privacy and security, but a VPN also allows you to change your IP location. For example, if you live in the UK, you can use a VPN to make it look like you're in the US, Japan, or South Africa. Although using a VPN may seem difficult, the process is relatively simple. If you are looking to change your IP location, you have come to the right place. In this article, we show you how to change your location using a VPN on various devices.

How to Use a VPN to Change Your Location on a Firestick

There are different VPN providers available. However, to get the most out of your VPN, we suggest using a reputable provider, such as Express VPN.

Connecting your Firestick to ExpressVPN to change your location is quick and easy:

1. Sign up for ExpressVPN
2. Open the Amazon App Store on your Firestick device and search for ExpressVPN.
3. Download and install the ExpressVPN app.
   
4. Log in to the ExpressVPN app. The app will ask you if you want to share anonymous information to make the app more trustworthy. Make your selection to continue.
   
5. A prompt screen will then ask you to accept ExpressVPN's connection request. Click "OK".
   
6. To select your location, click the three-dot icon next to the "Smart Location" bar.
   
7. Go to the "All Locations" tab.
   
8. Choose your favorite continent, country and city.
9. Connect to the VPN server and change your IP location by clicking the big connect button.
   
10. Wait for the “Connected” message to appear. Once it does, you can go to the app of your choice.
    

How to Use a VPN to Change Your Location on a Roku Streaming Device

Setting up a VPN on a Roku streaming device is a little different. First, you need to create an ExpressVPN account if you don't already have one. Since Roku doesn't directly support VPNs, you need to apply the VPN to your router instead. You can read our guide on the subject here for a brand-specific setup

Each router is slightly different and each has a unique set of instructions you need to follow, so be sure to locate and use the correct ones. After following these steps, follow the instructions below to change the IP location displayed by your Roku device:

1. Sign up for an ExpressVPN Account
2. On a computer connected to your VPN-protected router, go to the official ExpressVPN website and log in to your account.
3. A screen will open showing your current connection to the server. If you want to change this location, click "Select another location" and choose your new server location.
4. Make sure your Roku account is set to the same country as the VPN server you just chose to avoid any conflicts. If you already have a Roku account and the location settings don't match, we suggest creating a new second Roku account and choosing the location of that to match your VPN.
5. Once your locations match, open your Roku device and go to "Settings."
6. Choose “Network”.
7. Select “Configure Connection”.
8. Select the Wi-Fi connection of the router now connected to ExpressVPN.
9. Enter your Wi-Fi password.

Your router now creates a connection between the Roku device and ExpressVPN, showing the new location.

How to Use a VPN to Change Your Location on an Apple TV

Apple TV is another platform that does not support VPN programs. In this case, using a VPN on your router will help you get around this problem.

Before you begin, you'll need an ExpressVPN account and a router that supports that provider. Each router model has a specific set of instructions you will need to follow to install the VPN. First, sign up for an ExpressVPN account, then follow our instructions. Once you've completed this setup, use these instructions to change the IP geolocation on your Apple TV:

1. On a PC or mobile device connected to your VPN-protected router, go to the official ExpressVPN website and connect.
   
2. The page that opens will display the server you are currently connected to. To change this location, click “Select another location”.
3. Choose your new server location.
4. On Apple TV, go to "Settings" followed by "Network".
5. In the "Network" menu, find the Wi-Fi connection associated with your VPN-protected router and select it.
6. Restart your Apple TV.

How to Use a VPN to Change Your Location on a PC

Changing location on your PC using a VPN only takes a few minutes:

1. Make sure you have an ExpressVPN account.
   
2. Launch the application on your PC and log in.
   
3. Select the icon with three dots next to the "Smart locations" bar.
   
4. Choose the tab at the top called “All Locations”.
   
5. Select the continent, country and city of your choice.
   
6. Click the big "Connect" button.
   

When the ring around the button turns green, you will be connected to this new location server and display your new IP location.

How to Use a VPN to Change Your Location on an iPhone

Whether you want to change the location on your iPhone to play games or to stream your favorite show, you can use a VPN. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Sign up for an ExpressVPN Account
2. Download the ExpressVPN app from the App Store, install it on your iPhone, and create an account if you haven't already.
   
3. Sign into your account.
4. On the screen that opens, tap the three-dot icon next to the "Smart location" bar.
   
5. Tap the "All Locations" tab to choose a specific location.
   
6. The "Home" screen should appear once you have made your location selection.
7. Press the big "Connect" button on the screen.
   

When the icon turns green, your new IP address location is set to your new chosen location and your VPN is enabled.

How to Use a VPN to Change Your Location on an iPad

Changing your location on an iPad using a VPN is similar to how you would on an iPhone. If you're new to ExpressVPN, start the steps from the beginning. However, if you already have the app, skip to step 3 below:

1. Sign up for an ExpressVPN Account
2. Open the App Store and download and install ExpressVPN on your iPad.
3. Create an account.
4. Connect to Express VPN.
5. On the ExpressVPN app, you'll see a "Smart Location" bar that suggests a location. Tap the icon with the three dots next to the bar for a new location.
6. Tap the “All Locations” tab.
7. Choose continent, country and city to select the server you want to use.
8. Select the "Connect" button to connect to your VPN and new IP location.

How to Use a VPN to Change Your Location on an Android Phone

Setting up your Android device to show a new location using a VPN only takes a few quick steps:

1. Sign up for an ExpressVPN Account
2. Go to the Google Play Store and download the ExpressVPN app if you haven't already.
   
3. Create a new account or log in to an existing account.
   
4. Locate the "Smart Location" bar and a small icon with three dots on the home screen. Tap the three dots icon to call up the “Locations” menu.
   
5. Select the "All Locations" tab from the menu.
   
6. Choose your server location based on continent, country and city.
7. The main screen reappears. Press the big "Connect" button.
   

Once connected, the ring around this icon will turn green and your Android device will display your new IP location.

Using a VPN to change your location is beneficial for many reasons.

You can use this tool to stream shows from other countries on platforms like Netflix. This lets you see the shows you really want to see instead of being limited to the ones that are allowed to air in your country. Additionally, using a VPN for geo-spoofing allows you to find matches in different locations on apps like Raya or Tinder.

Location set

Setting up a VPN on your device to change your location can seem difficult. However, following the easy steps in this guide makes it simple, and you'll soon be able to access the games and stream the shows you most want to watch, regardless of your physical location.

Did you change the location on your device using a VPN? Did you use a method similar to the ones presented in this article? Let us know in the comments section below.