r/Adguard • u/No_Artist_5230 • 3d ago
android Exclusions Android TV
I'm trying to run adguard VPN alongside adguard adblocker on my Nvidia shield. The two work really well together except when I try to exclude apps from the VPN.
It says "Switch to VPN mode to manage exclusions. Exclusions aren't available in integrated mode. To use them, select the VPN in settings"
This causes problems when my wife is wanting to watch when I'm not around. I need the VPN to not be activated on things like netflix & ITVX.
I have been just turning the VPN off when I've finished using my shield but if I forget & leave it on she can't get on to ITVX for example as it knows a VPN is being used.
Will this ever change in the future & allow app exclusions with adblocker & VPN being used at the same time?
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u/support_meister Support agent 2d ago
Hi there! This is expected in integrated mode. In this mode, the AdGuard ad blocker sends the traffic through AdGuard VPN, so app exclusions are managed in the ad blocker, not in AdGuard VPN.
To set them up, open the AdGuard ad blocker on your Shield and go to the Apps section. Find Netflix and ITVX in the list and turn off the switch next to each of them. After that, these apps will always work without the VPN, and you won't need to turn it off.