Streaming content from the UK via Smart DNS is also very fast and reliable even in HD.īesides making UK catchup services available Smart DNS has the ability to switch your Netflix region on-the-fly. However, speed tests show no degradation of my internet speed when using OverPlay’s DNS Servers. I was concerned that using Overplay’s DNS would lead to a slow down of my Internet speed. Roku boxes) so this was my preferred option. Many devices do not support individual DNS settings (e.g. Alternatively you can simply change the DNS setup on your router to cut over all of your home based devices to Smart DNS in one fell swoop. The Overplay website contains detailed setup instructions for common devices such as Windows and Mac computers. Setup is straight forward and requires only a change to your device’s DNS configuration to point at OverPlay’s DNS Servers. Specifically it supports all of the UK catchup services: BBC iPlayer, 4oD, Demand 5 and ITV Player. Instead it is a simpler offering which utilises OverPlay’s own DNS to get around geoblocks for select services automatically. This is not a full-blown VPN service and the low price of $4.95/month reflects this. I investigated various VPN providers before settling on OverPlay’s Smart DNS service. The first thing that is required to access UK catchup services is the ability to trick the geoblocks that such services employ to restrict their content to the UK. This post details my experiences so others can see what is possible and not be put off by such incorrect information. In the course of my research I have read many ill-informed forum posts saying certain approaches to accessing UK content are not possible. available finally spurred me to start exploring options to access UK-based streaming and catch up services from the US. Not having the likes of BBC News 24, Horizon, Panorama, etc. However, compared to the UK-based BBC offering they’re light on decent content. ![]() Specifically I have been missing UK-centric news and documentaries. There are currently two BBC channels available on US cable. While I have settled comfortably one thing I have missed from back home in Scotland is UK Television. ![]() I have been living in the USA for nine months now.
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