How to Watch Voot in the USA? (Now on JioHotstar) (2026)

Voot has closed, but its shows haven’t. Viacom18 folded Voot into JioCinema in August 2023, and JioCinema merged with Disney+ Hotstar to form JioHotstar on 14 February 2025. Bigg Boss, the Colors serials and Voot originals such as Asur stream there now.

The catch for US viewers: JioHotstar’s international service launched on 2 September 2026 in the UK, Canada and Singapore – not the US. So from the US, the way to watch is a JioHotstar India account and an Indian IP address.

I use NordVPN to get that Indian IP address, and this guide shows you how to do the same on your phone, PC and TV.

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What Happened to Voot?

Voot was Viacom18’s streaming service, built for viewers in India. It has been through two mergers since this guide first went up:

Bigg Boss is the big name that moved across: season 19 premiered on JioHotstar on 24 August 2025, with each episode online 90 minutes before it aired on Colors.

How to Watch Voot’s Shows in the USA With a VPN

JioHotstar’s Indian service only streams to Indian IP addresses, so you need a reliable VPN provider with Indian servers.

That’s why I’ll be using NordVPN throughout this guide: its India location in Mumbai had 35 servers when I checked on 28 September 2026, and it has thousands more worldwide.

You’ll also need a JioHotstar India account. It signs you in with your mobile number and a one-time code, so this route works best if you already subscribe at home – for example, if you’re in the US for work, study or a long visit.

One more thing to know before you start: JioHotstar checks for VPNs. When it spots one, it asks you to turn off your VPN, proxy or “unblocker” and try again. If that happens, connect to another Indian server and reload.

Here’s how to watch JioHotstar in the USA with a VPN on your mobile devices (Android and iOS), PC, and smart TV.

Watch JioHotstar on Mobile in the USA

To stream on the Android or iOS app, follow the steps below:

1. Make sure you have the JioHotstar app. If it isn’t in your app store, see the app section further down.
2. Install a VPN of your choice. I prefer NordVPN.

3. Launch NordVPN and search for “India.” Connect to the Indian server location.

4. Open the JioHotstar app on your mobile device.
5. Sign in with your account and start watching.

If the app still shows your US location, close it completely, reconnect the VPN, and open it again.

Watch JioHotstar on PC in the USA

JioHotstar has a website, so on a computer you don’t need an app at all. Here’s how to use it from the USA.

1. Get NordVPN and install its app for Windows or macOS.
2. Switch on your VPN and search for Indian servers.

3. Connect to the Indian server and wait for confirmation.

4. Launch Incognito Mode in your browser, so old cookies don’t give away your US location.

5. Go to the JioHotstar website and sign in.
6. Choose the show you want to watch – Bigg Boss, a Colors serial, or one of Voot’s old originals.

Watch JioHotstar on Smart TV From the USA

There are two ways to watch on a TV with a VPN. Try the first if your TV or streaming stick can run apps.

Use NordVPN’s TV App

NordVPN has native apps for Android TV, Fire TV and Apple TV (tvOS 17 or later).

1. Install NordVPN from your TV’s app store and sign in.
2. Connect to the India location.
3. Open JioHotstar on the same device and sign in to your account.

Use a VPN Router

1. Install a VPN on your router. You can try NordVPN’s VPN router software risk-free for 30 days.
2. Connect your smart TV to the router.
3. Open JioHotstar on your TV, if it has the app.
4. Sign in to your account and start watching.

Setting up a VPN on your router covers every device on your network, including TVs that can’t run a VPN app. Your router must be compatible, though – my NordVPN router guide covers the models and steps.

What about SmartDNS? NordVPN’s SmartDNS only covers a handful of US services, so it won’t help with JioHotstar.

Best VPNs to Watch JioHotstar in the USA

The best VPNs for JioHotstar need Indian servers first of all, plus fast speeds and apps for the devices you watch on.

I use the three (3) VPNs below to get an Indian IP address in the USA. Let’s discuss why you should pick them.

1. NordVPN – Best for Watching Voot’s Shows From Anywhere

NordVPN has an India location in Mumbai with dozens of servers, so if JioHotstar flags one, there’s another to switch to without leaving the city.

It’s the VPN I used to stream Voot from outside India when I first wrote this guide, and its WireGuard-based NordLynx protocol keeps HD streams smooth.

Additionally, NordVPN’s split tunneling means that you can stream JioHotstar through India and still surf the rest of the web locally.

It also has native apps for Android TV, Fire TV and Apple TV, so you can watch on the big screen without a router.

If you’re watching on hotel or public Wi-Fi, the VPN encrypts your connection, and Threat Protection on the Complete and Prime plans blocks many malicious sites and ads before they load.

The best part is that you can use NordVPN on up to 10 devices simultaneously under the same subscription.

If you’re interested, you can try a risk-free approach with NordVPN’s 30-day money-back guarantee to get started.

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2. Surfshark – Unblock JioHotstar on Unlimited Devices

Surfshark gives you servers in Delhi and Mumbai, two Indian cities to choose from when you want to reach JioHotstar from the US.

Its unlimited simultaneous connections also mean you can connect as many devices as you want. This makes Surfshark the ideal family or group travelling package.

I also love that Surfshark provides unlimited bandwidth with unlimited connections, so there’s no shady underhand tactic here.

Plus, Surfshark’s automatic kill switch cuts your connection if the VPN drops, so JioHotstar doesn’t suddenly see your US address mid-episode.

Surfshark is already one of the most affordable VPN providers, and it costs less than NordVPN. Try out the 30-day Surfshark money-back guarantee to see if it’s a good fit for you.

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3. PureVPN – A Mumbai Location for JioHotstar

PureVPN kept its virtual Mumbai location when it cut back its virtual locations in February 2026, so it can still give you an Indian IP address in the USA.

It’s worth noting that PureVPN isn’t as optimized for speed as the others on this list. That doesn’t make it slow, but it’s not as fast as Surfshark or NordVPN.

Luckily, PureVPN is highly affordable and allows you to use the VPN on ten devices simultaneously. Coupled with a 31-day money-back guarantee, you can try PureVPN risk-free today.

Can You Download the JioHotstar App in the USA?

App stores are split by country, and connecting to a VPN doesn’t change which store you see: the country on your Google or Apple account does.

If your account is already set to India – because you set it up there – you’re fine: install JioHotstar as usual and use it with the VPN. If it’s set to the US, the simplest option is the JioHotstar website in a browser, which needs no app at all.

How to Get the JioHotstar Android App in the USA?

Google is strict about Play Store countries, so check the rules before you try to switch.

Change Your Google Play Store Region

You can only change your Google Play country once a year, and to set up a new country, you must be in that country and have a payment method from there. In practice, that means switching to India while you’re in India, not from the USA.

You may also lose access to some books, films, apps and your Play balance from your old country.

If these don’t deter you, here are the steps to change your Google Play region:

1. Launch the Google Play Store app on your Android device.
2. Tap your account icon at the upper right of the screen.
3. Select “Settings.”
4. Tap “General” in the new tab.
5. Select “Account and device preferences.”
6. Under “Country and Profiles,” choose the country (India, in this case).
7. Add a new payment method for India.

Note that it might take up to 48 hours to take effect. You’ll see JioHotstar’s Indian app in your store when it’s all set.

How to Get the JioHotstar iOS App in the USA?

On an iPhone or iPad, the store follows your Apple Account’s country or region. Changing it to India also means a payment method from India, so it suits people who live there. Here’s where the setting is:

1. Go to your device “Settings.”
2. Tap your account (which should be under your name) at the top of the screen.

3. Select “Media & Purchases.”

4. Tap “View Account.”

5. Select “Country/Region.”

6. Tap “Change Country or Region.”
7. Select the new country or region you want.
8. Accept the terms and conditions.

Changing your region can also make some of your purchases and subscriptions unavailable, so review Apple’s terms before you commit.

How to Watch JioHotstar on PC With BlueStacks?

You don’t need an app on a computer, because the JioHotstar website works in any browser. If you’d still rather use the Android app, BlueStacks runs Android apps on Windows and Mac.

Here’s what you should do:

1. Go to the official BlueStacks website (https://www.bluestacks.com/).

2. Download the BlueStacks app for your PC.

3. Install the BlueStacks app for PC.

4. Sign in to Google Play inside BlueStacks and install JioHotstar from there – the same store-country rules apply.
5. Connect NordVPN to India on your PC before you open the app.

Skip APK files from download sites: an app from an unknown source is an easy way to pick up malware.

Where Are Voot’s Shows Now?

Voot’s big shows moved to JioHotstar: Bigg Boss, the Colors serials, and Voot originals such as Asur.

In the UK, Canada and Singapore, JioHotstar’s international service counts Colors among its channels and carries Bigg Boss. Its catalogue is smaller than India’s, though: more than 160,000 hours, against close to 300,000 when the Indian service launched.

You can browse JioHotstar by channel or language to find the shows you used to watch on Voot, or simply search for a title.

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Unblock Even More Content on the Web

If you’ve chosen a VPN, you don’t have to break it out only for JioHotstar. You can also reach your home services when you travel, with the same VPN and at no additional cost.

For example, you can now stream Crave TV from the USA or outside Canada, unblock a geo-restricted PUBG server, watch ITV in the USA, and more.

NordVPN is well-positioned to unlock just about any content from anywhere. With 7,000+ servers in 150 countries, you’d be hard-pressed to find a location where NordVPN has no server.

Try NordVPN risk-free with its 30-day money-back guarantee and be on the way to a borderless streaming experience today.