I was about to download and install VPN privacy dot when I saw the following at the bottom of the page:
“In the next version of VPN Privacy Dot there will be a Video Ad”
I understand the need to support independent programmers and I don’t mind donating at the website (or even through Troypoint, if possible) but I DON’T want any more ads when I’m trying to watch something on my TV. I guess I won’t be using VPN privacy dot.
The one currently working is excellent and does not have ads yet. It has more functionality than the original did actually.
I just put on TV and no ads so far. Only has a blink set up no solid green or red.
Switched to VPN monitor dot instead. It’s plain and does not have any extras to it. Plus the discussion about possible viral activity within privacy dot scared me off.
I use privacy dot and ran 3 virus and malware svans. No problems at all. Not sure where this virus thought started but my app is clean and I like it’s configurable options better than any other similar apps.
Am not sure about this but supposedly one of the VPN providers detects the activity. Read on other discussions.
Ahhh. Ya I read that. It wasn’t about any virus it was about the app overlay tripping a warning.
I still use the original free version of the VPN Safety Dot and everything it did before still works. After all, it is just a monitor to let you know that your vpn is on or off. So, the vpn safety dot does just that and that is all I need it for.
Btw, I only stayed with this app because it offered a way to make the dot icon into something else. Yeah, I know it is lame, but hey it satisfies my OCD issue! lol
Oh heck don’t apologize PF, there are a bunch of us that appreciate and enjoy your graphic modifications. I’m jealous.
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I read of VPN Privacy Dot on reddit and tried to download it off their home page but it said it was “not compatible with my TV”. The TV is an old Hisence that works great. The TV should have no bearing on the app working or not working but it flat out would not work so I gave up. Perhaps it will help you. Apologies if this “dot” has been discussed elsewhere.
I have a, recently purchased, Hisense TV and am using the Monitor Dot which is working fine. Well other than an occasional screen popup that indicates that I need to update, which I can’t seem to figure out how to update.
It’s very possibly it won’t run on your tv because the OS of the TV can’t handle it. That being said, unless you’re running a vpn on your tv for some reason, there is really no use for it considering it’s purpose.
@GraceWilson, are you loading the VPN dot on your TV or on your streaming device?
Hello Grace, The Monitor gets downloaded and installed into your device not the TV. Mine has been a stick or ONN devices and works in conjunction with in my case SS. You can get the Dot from the toolbox on this site. (about 2/3 the way down the page).
Sorry for the confusion. I’m trying to download it onto the ONN 4K Plus box using the browser on Downloader directly from the VPNPRIVACYDOT.COM website.
It downloads, then I click “install” and the error is that it is not compatible with the “TV”. Weird I know because I’m not downloading it to the TV. I’ll take a picture later.
I’m gonna take the ONN Box to my other TV, a Samsung, and try it there later.
Thanks all for chiming in. I’ll keep you posted.
@GraceWilson …just an FYI…this is from their website…
“In the next version of VPNPrivacyDot there will be a Video Ad. I will get some money every time you watch the video. So I ask you to watch often promotional videos, then I have the motivation to program great new features.”
So i would choose another “Dot” to use, there are other options, I would rather pay a $ or 2 and have no ads…but that’s just me…
Monitor Dot is one and i think it’s in the tool box, And he is a TP member…
The VPNprivacydot sort of stopped working with the Onn Pro. Use the other one or even the paid one in basic mode for the Onn.
My knowledge is limited. I do not have a ONN 4K Plus Box, I have an earlier version, but it shouldn’t make a difference. Go into Downloader type in troys toolbox, scroll down a bit until you see Monitor Dot, click the correct device, download and install. Save the toolbox to favorites on Downloader.