One of the reasons I got an Android TV was so I could use VPNs on them.
Tried 2 prominent VPNs. Both initially establish a connection, then within 5 seconds the TV reports Ethernet Connection is lost.
I tried disconnecting and reconnecting the ethernet cord. No luck.
Have you guys been able to get these apps to work on Android TV? It's a Hisense U6G if that makes a difference.
No problems using ethernet at any other time. Only these VPN apps causing the problems.
It's a popular issue since Android TV 9.0.
There's no real fix but only workaround:
Hopefully one of these work for you.
This isn't a networking issue, but an AndroidTV OS issue for some reason when a VPN connects it screw up the Ethernet connection. I have to physically unplug and replug the cable and then it's fine.
Been looking at an automated way of doing this no luck yet
You should buy a streaming device like Chromecast with Google tv.. I am using it. It works best with vpn
Nord VPN works OK on my Sony 4kš
It simple to fix it, you guys need to go to split tunneling on your vpns options and block the app settingsand than all ethernet work with vpn connect ;)
I've been able to vpn with a hard wired internet connection on my desktop computer using Google Chrome Browser to my television's Chromecast.
On Android TV, vpn only works over wifi
I use WindScribe on my Shield with no problems. I'm guessing you are using free VPN apps? Try using a paid service instead.
It's an issue with android TV not the Vpns. It will work fine on wifi.