How to watch Arte with Proton VPN
Arte is a European cultural television channel known for producing and broadcasting high-quality programs focused on culture, history, arts, and current affairs. Established as a Franco-German initiative, Arte aims to foster cross-cultural dialogue and cooperation through diverse content that promotes European culture and values.
The channel is known for its documentaries, films, series, and music programs, often addressing socially relevant topics in a thought-provoking way. It broadcasts primarily in French and German (using a dual-language audio track), but offers subtitles in other languages, including English.
Arte is 95% funded by France and Germany, each of which has their own specific funding arrangements for public service broadcasting. This means Arte is cost-free, ad-free, and no registration is required to watch its content. In this guide, we look at how to watch Arte with Proton VPN on:
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How to watch Arte 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 server located in France or Germany.
3. Visit the Arte website at www.arte.tv(new window) and just start watching your favorite culture-vulture shows and movies in French or German.
How to watch Arte with Proton VPN on a mobile device
Arte 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 server located in France or Germany.
3. Download the Arte app and just start watching your favorite culture-vulture shows and movies in French or German.
How to watch Arte with Proton VPN on your smart TV
Arte 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 server located in France or Germany.
3. Install the Arte app on your Android TV, Fire TV, or Apple TV device and just start watching your favorite culture-vulture shows and movies in French or German.
Troubleshooting Arte streaming problems
If Arte 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 Arte via your browser, try clearing your browser cache(new window).
- Restart your device.
- Clear your DNS cache (Windows, Mac, or Linux).
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