Smart DNS - Streaming limitations and special requirements
Smart DNS has some limitations with some specific devices (like Roku) and service (like Netflix). Below we will expand on these devices and services and any special limitations or requirements you need to use StreamLocator Smart DNS on them.
Netflix:
Netflix is not supported using Smart DNS on some devices. See device list and alternative below:
- Android TV and Amazon Fire TV devices - Fire TV/Stick/Cube, Nvidia Shield, Xiaomi Mi Box, Chromecast with Google TV, Sony Smart TV (running Android TV) and any other Android TV based devices.
How to watch anyway: Download the StreamLocator app from the app store directly on your Android/Fire TV device and use it instead of Smart DNS.
Roku devices, game consoles and LG TVs - Roku devices, Xbox, PlayStation and LG TV's running WebOS.
How to watch anyway: Set-up Smart DNS on your router to stream Netflix on Roku devices, game consoles and LG TVs
Streaming devices:
Roku
Roku have blocked the option to change DNS on the Roku device itself. In order to use StreamLocator Smart DNS on your Roku device you will need to set it up on your router - Follow our guide here to see how.