Morphyy
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Is this only for 30days?
Anyone in uk confirm they can get atmos playback through Apple TV 4K
So through dns vpn? Tricking it into thinking you’re in America?Only on US content
Hmmm would be a bit annoying if the ATV4k version is handicapped as at least it's Atmos and it's easy to get access to the US content (don't really want to use the dns4me DNS on the tv although I guess it's possible , anyone tried?)
So through dns vpn? Tricking it into thinking you’re in America?
Yes using dns4me smartdns and setting Disney+ to US
Cheers that clears things up...Yes using dns4me smartdns and setting Disney+ to US
Are there any simple step by step instructions on how to do the vpn thing? Do u have to created a USA address and how do u do that?
Nope just need to pay for the VPN IP Vanish which i have ,you just choose the country USA then best server .. it works with Netflix and Disney but Amazon Prime detects it , not sure if USA content is different to UK .. also turn it off for UK catch up or it thinks you are not UK based and blocks you .. also you lose a good deal of Download / upload speed .. which is ok as i am on 360 mbps .. you get around 60 mbps Download and around 20 mbps Upload.Are there any simple step by step instructions on how to do the vpn thing? Do u have to created a USA address and how do u do that?
Nope just need to pay for the VPN IP Vanish which i have ,you just choose the country USA then best server .. it works with Netflix and Disney but Amazon Prime detects it , not sure if USA content is different to UK .. also turn it off for UK catch up or it thinks you are not UK based and blocks you .. also you lose a good deal of Download / upload speed .. which is ok as i am on 360 mbps .. you get around 60 mbps Download and around 20 mbps Upload.
It could be Netflix/Apple/prime starts throttling USA now, because YouTube just announced drop to480p in USA.
Yes IPVanish is on the PlayStore and yes it's The US Disney + Frozen 2 is there and all episodes of Mandalorian .. Amazon Prime is the only streaming site it can not fool.Can you confirm the VPN you are using is an app through the TV? And Disney Plus is definitely the US version?
Yes IPVanish is on the PlayStore and yes it's The US Disney + Frozen 2 is there and all episodes of Mandalorian .. Amazon Prime is the only streaming site it can not fool.
Have any of you ever used a VPN on this TV?
Today I tried to install ExpressVpn but once installed it doesn't connect to the various servers.
On the phone, however, the app works for me without any problems.
—UPDATE— So installed the app on the ExpressVPN on the TV. It does work. Does it work well? Hmm. It’s very simple to use and you can switch it on or off whenever you want.
Netflix seems very slow to scroll and takes a while to start streaming. It DOES eventually end up streaming at full res i.e. 15mbps for 4K etc. But it takes about a minute or two to get there. Presumably because of the slower speeds going via another server in the States.
Prime doesn’t work. It’s still UK.
Disney Plus doesn’t work - I’ve contacted support about this. They say its because Disney actively blocks some of its servers. They suggest trying various other server locations which is easy to do in the app but still the same outcome so far.
So all in all it’s not really all I’d hope it would be. Might uninstall it if i can’t get it to perform properly today.
The iPhone works much better. Disney+ US woked fine. You can Airplay it to the TV though I think it’s only HD (though still looks good) so kinda defeats the purpose for me.
On the upside they refund you if you aren’t satisfied.
What internet connection do you use? Internet or wireless?
In fact, when I try to activate a server on ExpressVPN I get the message on my TV "no ethernet connection" and I can't connect to any available server.
Yes make sure you have set your VPN ON then the relevant app .. it does work other than on Amazon Prime.—UPDATE— Tried again with Express VPN getting Disney+ US to work. It now works!!!!
I found a workaround - uninstalling the Disney+ app, reinstalling then switching on the VPN US location before opening Disney+ for the first time. Works like a dream! Full fat 4K movies etc streaming absolutely fine. You can also switch it on or off any time you want so can revert back to normal at the click of a button.
I urge anyone else to try this who is miffed with the draconian (and frankly unnecessary in the U.K.) throttling going on. Its surprisingly simple, legal and works perfectly. Plus refund is available within 30 days.