Netflix SG

[bobaccord]

i have the same issue. i believe google is able to identify location based on yr email so netflix cannot go past SG.

for eg, i tried using my various android devices, even ios, to stream to chromecast. None of them can play US Netflix shows, despite the titles showing up.

On the other hand, i have an email which is registered for US itunes store and it can play US titles on Apple TV, ipad etc. For once, Apple is more flexible.

Anyone with a solution pls share.

Ok for the time being, with VPN and using Chrome browser i can access and Watch US netflix. The question now is whether i want to keep my subscription after my 1 month trial is up.

I admit the US Netflix is very attractive though i also believe in due time they will add more titles to Sg.

Btw, using VPN UK, there were some UK titles not found in US version.

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[bobaccord]

But for sure, it can stream US titles to Chromecast. N im on US Netflix. I think Chromecast is region locked or something.

Hi what do you hardware do you use to stream US Netflix to your chromecast?
Bob

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[pustefix]

I've Netflix for a while, maybe I can help with some questions. Firstly, Netflix will not have the latest episodes that are still airing in US, how it works is that Netflix will wait for the whole season to be available before releasing it, they know viewers like to watch it in one go.

Secondly, if you have problem watching Netflix using VPN, then it is most probably due to the VPN, change another one to test. I used to have this problem and if I switch to another VPN, it will work. You might want to check out what are the successful configuration in hardwarezone fourms. I am using MR teleport, Getflix seems to work too according to Nvidia Shield TV thread.

Update: forget to mention that I am using the Netflix Android app, didn't bother much with the web browser version.

Update 2: For testing I used TunnelBear VPN app, it gives free 500MB per month.

 

[pustefix]

For those who want to stream US Netflix to Chromecast, you might need to setup static route, my settings are here:
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/84340339-post92.html

You can read the thread for more info.

 

[trento]

Hi what do you hardware do you use to stream US Netflix to your chromecast?
Bob

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Sorry i mean can't stream. I use nexus 5, 7 n even iphone. All show US netflix. But just cannot play US titles

 

[trento]

For those who want to stream US Netflix to Chromecast, you might need to setup static route, my settings are here:
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/84340339-post92.html

You can read the thread for more info.

Thanks will try

 

[bobaccord]

Sorry i mean can't stream. I use nexus 5, 7 n even iphone. All show US netflix. But just cannot play US titles

Ok. Same for me, so it is pretty standard that vpn netflix US from here (Sgp) cannot watch but can see the listing.

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[pustefix]

Ok. Same for me, so it is pretty standard that vpn netflix US from here (Sgp) cannot watch but can see the listing.

If you can't stream to chromecast but can see listing in your app, then that is because you are using the VPN app on your phone/tablet. For chromecast to stream US Netflix, you need to configure the router for VPN access because it will only go through your router for the streaming. It is not stream from your phone/tablet.

 

[trento]

If you can't stream to chromecast but can see listing in your app, then that is because you are using the VPN app on your phone/tablet. For chromecast to stream US Netflix, you need to configure the router for VPN access because it will only go through your router for the streaming. It is not stream from your phone/tablet.

my router is configured smartdns US. cannot leh

 

[bobaccord]

I've just tried Netflix on my iMac, using the hotspot shield vpn and chrome browser - works fine for Netflix US and UK and I think others as well.

I did not try the Netflix app - i saw that it has to be purchased. Is that true? Or I saw the wrong one?

Bob

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[Henry Ng]

I've just tried Netflix on my iMac, using the hotspot shield vpn and chrome browser - works fine for Netflix US and UK and I think others as well.

I did not try the Netflix app - i saw that it has to be purchased. Is that true? Or I saw the wrong one?

Bob

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If use google US DNS on the router, can watch Netflix US with chrome browser?

 

[bobaccord]

If use google US DNS on the router, can watch Netflix US with chrome browser?

Not sure.. so far i have never tried dns on router approach. . A bit chim for me at thee moment. . Need to read up a bit.. but using VPN US and Netflix browser type, no problem

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[Henry Ng]

Not sure.. so far i have never tried dns on router approach. . A bit chim for me at thee moment. . Need to read up a bit.. but using VPN US and Netflix browser type, no problem

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I can watch Netflix US using chrome browser with vpn, just need to change the link from SG to US.

 

[chengsun]

Google only has 1 pair of DNS, that is 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4. There is no Google US DNS or Googke Asia DNS.

If you want, can sign up Unotelly or other similar DNS services. They normally have 1 week trial. And they will normally manuals, guide to teach you what to do.

Not sure.. so far i have never tried dns on router approach. . A bit chim for me at thee moment. . Need to read up a bit.. but using VPN US and Netflix browser type, no problem

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[Henry Ng]

Google only has 1 pair of DNS, that is 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4. There is no Google US DNS or Googke Asia DNS.

If you want, can sign up Unotelly or other similar DNS services. They normally have 1 week trial. And they will normally manuals, guide to teach you what to do.

I use free VPN also can watch on my Notebook chrome browser. I even watch a bit from Netflix Japan.

 

[pustefix]

I did not try the Netflix app - i saw that it has to be purchased. Is that true? Or I saw the wrong one?

I just checked and the Netflix app is on SG playstore, it is never a paid app. In the past, I need to get the apk and sideload:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.netflix.mediaclient&hl=en

 

[bobaccord]

I just checked and the Netflix app is on SG playstore, it is never a paid app. In the past, I need to get the apk and sideload:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.netflix.mediaclient&hl=en

Thanks a lot.
Sorry i was referring to Mac version. . I could not find a free version.

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[chiaps]

right now is there a difference in SG content and US content?

Check it out here:
w_w.finder.com/netflix-usa-vs-world-content

Singapore gets only 14.61% of the US TV Library and 10.21% of the US Movie Library available on US Netflix.

 

[rza29]

Check it out here:
w_w.finder.com/netflix-usa-vs-world-content

Singapore gets only 14.61% of the US TV Library and 10.21% of the US Movie Library available on US Netflix.

wah simi sai..so little of their library...then might as well continue to subscribe to US netflix.

 

[Henry Ng]

wah simi sai..so little of their library...then might as well continue to subscribe to US netflix.

Can use vpn to access US netflix. Any way not nice to watch as all in English. No Korean drama and no chinese show.