After you activate an Avast SecureLine VPN (Multi-Device) subscription on your first device, you can use device pairing to activate your subscription on additional devices (including on Android TV).
Before you can use device pairing, you must first activate Avast SecureLine VPN on at least one device using either your
Avast Account or an
activation code. For detailed instructions, refer to the following article:
Generate a pairing code
Refer to the relevant section below according to the new device that you want to activate:
- Ensure that the latest version of Avast SecureLine VPN is installed on your Android TV.
- On your Android TV, select
Settings (the gear icon) ▸ Apps ▸ Avast SecureLine VPN ▸ Open. - In Avast SecureLine VPN, select
Settings in the top-right corner. ![](/resource/1724238204000/avast_resources/img/article/lazyload_skeleton.webp?articleName=pair-secureline-vpn&l=en-id)
- Select Subscription.
![](/resource/1724238204000/avast_resources/img/article/lazyload_skeleton.webp?articleName=pair-secureline-vpn&l=en-id)
- Select Already purchased?.
![](/resource/1724238204000/avast_resources/img/article/lazyload_skeleton.webp?articleName=pair-secureline-vpn&l=en-id)
- Select Start pairing to generate a 6-digit pairing code.
![](/resource/1724238204000/avast_resources/img/article/lazyload_skeleton.webp?articleName=pair-secureline-vpn&l=en-id)
- Follow the relevant instructions in the section below to enter your 6-digit pairing code on a desktop or mobile device where Avast SecureLine VPN is already active.
- Ensure that the latest version of Avast SecureLine VPN is installed on your PC.
For instructions, refer to the following article:
- Double-click the Avast SecureLine VPN icon on your Windows desktop to open the application.
For alternative options to open Avast SecureLine VPN, refer to the following article:
- Go to
☰
Menu ▸ My subscriptions. ![](/resource/1724238204000/avast_resources/img/article/lazyload_skeleton.webp?articleName=pair-secureline-vpn&l=en-id)
- Select Pair devices.
![](/resource/1724238204000/avast_resources/img/article/lazyload_skeleton.webp?articleName=pair-secureline-vpn&l=en-id)
- Select Start pairing to generate a 6-digit pairing code.
![](/resource/1724238204000/avast_resources/img/article/lazyload_skeleton.webp?articleName=pair-secureline-vpn&l=en-id)
- Follow the relevant instructions in the section below to enter your 6-digit pairing code on another desktop or mobile device where Avast SecureLine VPN is already active.
- Ensure that the latest version of Avast SecureLine VPN is installed on your Mac.
For instructions, refer to the following article:
- Double-click the Avast SecureLine VPN icon in your Applications folder to open the application.
For alternative options to open Avast SecureLine VPN, refer to the following article:
- Go to
☰
Menu ▸ Subscription. ![](/resource/1724238204000/avast_resources/img/article/lazyload_skeleton.webp?articleName=pair-secureline-vpn&l=en-id)
- Select Device pairing.
![](/resource/1724238204000/avast_resources/img/article/lazyload_skeleton.webp?articleName=pair-secureline-vpn&l=en-id)
- Select Start pairing to generate a 6-digit pairing code.
![](/resource/1724238204000/avast_resources/img/article/lazyload_skeleton.webp?articleName=pair-secureline-vpn&l=en-id)
- Follow the relevant instructions in the section below to enter your 6-digit pairing code on another desktop or mobile device where Avast SecureLine VPN is already active.
- Ensure that the latest version of Avast SecureLine VPN is installed on your Android device.
For instructions, refer to the following article:
- Tap the Avast SecureLine VPN icon on the Home screen of your device. The app opens.
![](/resource/1724238204000/avast_resources/img/article/lazyload_skeleton.webp?articleName=pair-secureline-vpn&l=en-id)
- Tap
⋮
Options (three dots) ▸ Already purchased?,
...or go to
Settings ▸ Subscription ▸ Already purchased?. ![](/resource/1724238204000/avast_resources/img/article/lazyload_skeleton.webp?articleName=pair-secureline-vpn&l=en-id)
- Select Pair devices.
![](/resource/1724238204000/avast_resources/img/article/lazyload_skeleton.webp?articleName=pair-secureline-vpn&l=en-id)
- Select Start pairing to generate a 6-digit pairing code.
![](/resource/1724238204000/avast_resources/img/article/lazyload_skeleton.webp?articleName=pair-secureline-vpn&l=en-id)
- Follow the relevant instructions in the section below to enter your 6-digit pairing code on another mobile or desktop device where Avast SecureLine VPN is already active.
- Ensure that the latest version of Avast SecureLine VPN is installed on your iOS device.
For instructions, refer to the following article:
- Tap the Avast SecureLine VPN icon on the Home screen of your device. The app opens.
![](/resource/1724238204000/avast_resources/img/article/lazyload_skeleton.webp?articleName=pair-secureline-vpn&l=en-id)
- Tap Already purchased?,
...or go to
Settings ▸ Subscription ▸ Already purchased?. ![](/resource/1724238204000/avast_resources/img/article/lazyload_skeleton.webp?articleName=pair-secureline-vpn&l=en-id)
- Select Pair devices.
![](/resource/1724238204000/avast_resources/img/article/lazyload_skeleton.webp?articleName=pair-secureline-vpn&l=en-id)
- Select Start pairing to generate a 6-digit pairing code.
![](/resource/1724238204000/avast_resources/img/article/lazyload_skeleton.webp?articleName=pair-secureline-vpn&l=en-id)
- Follow the relevant instructions in the section below to enter your 6-digit pairing code on another mobile or desktop device where Avast SecureLine VPN is already active.
Enter your pairing code
After generating a pairing code on the new device, enter this code on another mobile or desktop device where Avast SecureLine VPN is already active. Refer to the relevant section below according to the previously activated device:
Troubleshoot pairing issues
If you experience any pairing issues:
- Ensure you have correctly entered the pairing code.
The pairing code refreshes every 15 minutes.
- Ensure you have a Multi-Device Avast SecureLine VPN subscription. You can verify this via the Avast Account that contains your Avast SecureLine VPN subscription, or in an order confirmation email.
- Ensure your Avast SecureLine VPN subscription is already activate on at least one device before you start pairing additional devices. For detailed activation instructions, refer to the following article:
- Device pairing is available in the following versions of Avast SecureLine VPN:
- Windows: Version 5.8.5262 and later
- Mac: Version 4.2.1 and later
- Android: Version 6.12.13501 and later
- iOS: Version 6.5.0 and later
Before you use device pairing, we recommend ensuring that the latest version of Avast SecureLine VPN is installed on both devices (the previously activated device, and the new device).
- Avast SecureLine VPN 5.x for Windows
- Avast SecureLine VPN 4.x for Mac
- Avast SecureLine VPN 6.x for Android
- Avast SecureLine VPN 6.x for iOS
- Microsoft Windows 11 Home / Pro / Enterprise / Education
- Microsoft Windows 10 Home / Pro / Enterprise / Education - 32 / 64-bit
- Microsoft Windows 8.1 / Pro / Enterprise - 32 / 64-bit
- Microsoft Windows 8 / Pro / Enterprise - 32 / 64-bit
- Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic / Home Premium / Professional / Enterprise / Ultimate - Service Pack 1, 32 / 64-bit
- Apple macOS 12.x (Monterey)
- Apple macOS 11.x (Big Sur)
- Apple macOS 10.15.x (Catalina)
- Apple macOS 10.14.x (Mojave)
- Apple macOS 10.13.x (High Sierra)
- Apple macOS 10.12.x (Sierra)
- Google Android 6.0 (Marshmallow, API 23) or later
- Apple iOS 14.0 or later
Updated on: 02/06/2022