How to watch Philo with Proton VPN
Philo (named in honor of inventor and television pioneer Philo Farnsworth(new window)) is a live US TV streaming service that focuses on entertainment and lifestyle content. It offers over 70 popular live channels, such as AMC, Comedy Central, HGTV, Nickelodeon, and the Hallmark network, plus a large (75,000+ titles) catalog of on-demand shows and movies.
The service excludes sports, local channels, and most national news networks, which helps keep its subscription costs lower than many of its competitors. One of its more notable features is unlimited DVR storage, allowing you to record shows and movies to watch later without worrying about space.
Philo is primarily an ad-free premium subscription-based service, but you can also sign up for a free account to access 18 free (ad-supported) channels and a selection of free on-demand content. In this guide, we look at how to watch Philo with Proton VPN on:
You can use Proton VPN to unblock other popular streaming services as well, including Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video.
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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 Philo 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.
3. Visit the Philo website at www.philo.com(new window) and sign in with your Philo account (or sign up for one, if you haven’t already). You can now watch your favorite Philo live and on-demand shows and movies safely and securely with Proton VPN.
How to watch Philo with Proton VPN on a mobile device
Philo 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.
3. Download the Philo app and sign in with your Philo account (or sign up for one, if you haven’t already). You can now watch your favorite Philo live and on-demand shows and movies safely and securely with Proton VPN.
How to watch Philo with Proton VPN on your smart TV
Philo 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.
3. Install the Philo app on your Android TV, Fire TV, or Apple TV device and sign in with your Philo account (or sign up for one, if you haven’t already). You can now watch your favorite Philo live and on-demand shows and movies safely and securely with Proton VPN.
Troubleshooting Philo streaming problems
If Philo 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 Philo 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.