VPN on Samsung TV

[Zellephant]

Is there a way to install a VPN app on a Samsung smart TV, to then allow you to watch geo-restricted content, or do you have to set up a VPN on the router?

 

[Smiggles]

Use a smart DNS like https://controld.com/ or Getflix.

 

[Zellephant]

I have tried searching the stupid App Store on the TV, but seemingly no VPN apps come up. I use both Windscribe and NordVPN, and I can easily switch them on or off on my Mac or my iPad, and this lets me access the shows I want, but then I can’t cast to the TV, because its “not on the same WiFi network”

So I thought it would be easy enough to install the VPN apps directly on the TV and then I can just use the native apps on the TV, but if I search on the TV, only YouTube videos come up…no apps for any VPN service

 

[Smiggles]

I have tried searching the stupid App Store on the TV, but seemingly no VPN apps come up. I use both Windscribe and NordVPN, and I can easily switch them on or off on my Mac or my iPad, and this lets me access the shows I want, but then I can’t cast to the TV, because its “not on the same WiFi network”

So I thought it would be easy enough to install the VPN apps directly on the TV and then I can just use the native apps on the TV, but if I search on the TV, only YouTube videos come up…no apps for any VPN service

You need an Apple or Google TV box for that. Else as noted use a smart DNS service and add the DNS address on the TV.

 

[Zellephant]

Thanks. Will look into this.

You need an Apple or Google TV box for that. Else as noted use a smart DNS service and add the DNS address on the TV.

 

[epah]

@Dolby Please assist, you are the most knowledgeable when it comes to Samsung tvs.

 

[Nerfherder]

I have tried searching the stupid App Store on the TV, but seemingly no VPN apps come up. I use both Windscribe and NordVPN, and I can easily switch them on or off on my Mac or my iPad, and this lets me access the shows I want, but then I can’t cast to the TV, because its “not on the same WiFi network”

So I thought it would be easy enough to install the VPN apps directly on the TV and then I can just use the native apps on the TV, but if I search on the TV, only YouTube videos come up…no apps for any VPN service

I did this on a Chromecast, you need to have Google TV on the TV its self.

 

[Dolby]

@Dolby Please assist, you are the most knowledgeable when it comes to Samsung tvs.

I know, right?

I used to use smart DNS on the TV though . This was many years back though, so not sure what’s changed

 

[Nerfherder]

Takealot

 

[Dolby]

How to Set up Smart DNS Proxy on Samsung Smart TV

Set your Smart DNS Proxy on a Samsung smart TV running Tizen OS and enjoy the best videos from the best streaming services!

www.smartdnsproxy.com

What's it for?
Viewing content from other regions?

Edit : Oh I see it is

 

[epah]

I know, right?

I used to use smart DNS on the TV though . This was many years back though, so not sure what’s changed

Thanks for your highly coveted input Dolbs.

 

[Dolby]

Thanks for your highly coveted input Dolbs.

You are always welcome, my friend