How to watch Acorn TV with Proton VPN
Acorn TV is a subscription-based streaming service that specializes in British and international television series, particularly crime dramas, mysteries, and period dramas. It offers a curated selection of content from the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and Canada, with popular series including Midsomer Murders, Agatha Raisin, and Manhunt.
A strictly premium service, you’ll need a paid account to watch content on Acorn TV (a 7-day free trial is available). In this guide, we look at how to watch Acorn TV with Proton VPN on:
You can use Proton VPN to unblock other popular streaming services as well, including Netflix, Disney+, and BritBox.
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To use streaming services via Proton VPN, you’ll need a paid Proton VPN plan. If you already have a Proton VPN Free plan, you can upgrade your account by logging in and selecting Plus (or another paid plan) from your account dashboard.
If you don’t have a Proton VPN account, you can sign up for a Plus plan.
How to watch Acorn TV with Proton VPN from your browser
1. If you haven’t already, you’ll need to download and install Proton VPN for your device.
- Proton VPN for Windows
- Proton VPN for macOS
- Proton VPN for Linux
- Proton VPN Chrome extension
- Proton VPN Firefox extension
2. Log in to Proton VPN and connect to any Plus server in the United States, or any server in Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.
3. Visit the Acorn TV website at acorn.tv(new window) and sign in with your Acorn TV account (or sign up for one, if you haven’t already). You can now watch your favorite British, Irish, and Commonwealth shows and movies safely and securely with Proton VPN.
How to watch Acorn TV with Proton VPN on a mobile device
Acorn TV apps are available for Android(new window), iOS and iPadOS(new window).
1. If you haven’t already, you’ll need to download and install Proton VPN for your device.
2. Log in to Proton VPN and connect to any Plus server in the United States, or any server in Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.
3. Download the Acorn TV app and sign in with your Acorn TV account (or sign up for one, if you haven’t already). You can now watch your favorite British, Irish, and Commonwealth shows and movies safely and securely with Proton VPN.
How to watch Acorn TV with Proton VPN on your smart TV
Acorn TV apps are available for Android TV, Amazon Fire TV (“firestick”), and Apple TV.
1. Download Proton VPN for:
2. Log in to Proton VPN and connect to any Plus server in the United States, or any server in Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.
3. Install the Acorn TV app on your Android TV, Fire TV, or Apple TV device and sign in with your Acorn TV account (or sign up for one, if you haven’t already). You can now watch your favorite British, Irish, and Commonwealth shows and movies safely and securely with Proton VPN.
Troubleshooting Acorn TV streaming problems
If Acorn TV doesn’t work after following the above steps, try the following troubleshooting options:
- Restart the Proton VPN app and start a new VPN connection.
- If you are accessing Acorn TV via your browser, try clearing your browser cache(new window).
- Restart your device.
- Clear your DNS cache (Windows, Mac, or Linux).
If none of these options work, please check out our Streaming troubleshooting guide or contact our Support team.