How to enable VPN on your smart TV and other devices
You've figured out how to use VPN on your computer and tablet, but now you'd like to use the VPN to watch your favourite shows on a smart TV or device. This could include the Apple TV, ChromeCast, Samsung TVs, Panasonic TVs, Nintendo Wii, Playstation, or maybe an Xbox 360.
The title to this post is a little misleading because there is currently no way to setup VPN directly on Smart TVs -- most don't allow third party applications to be installed on them and their network settings are very restricted. The only solution to using a VPN on a Smart TV is to:
- Connect to the VPN with a flashed router (a router with replaced firmware)
- Connect your Smart TV to a VPN connection that you share from a Mac or Windows computer. This is much simpler than the flashed router approach.
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Before you can watch Netflix or Hulu or BBC iPlayer on the TV, you need a fully functional VPN subscription. If you haven't subscribed to our VPN already, do so here: http://getfoxyproxy.org/proxyservice/ . Make sure the VPN connection is setup correctly: This is important, you must use the OS's built in VPN connection method and not any other VPN app. If you need help with this, see https://getfoxyproxy.org/vpn/win7.html#installation
The first step is to connect to the VPN on your Windows computer and enable it for sharing
Connect to the VPN
The Video that simplifies everything
After setting the VPN up, the next step is to share your Internet connection. The video below explains this perfectly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_PG2vUTHHc
Allow Sharing
Now, go to the taskbar and click on the connection icon. You will see the VPN connection you just created. Right click on the VPN and select Properties. Choose the sharing tab and check Allow other networks users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection.
The Confusing Part
You need to share the VPN with a connection that you aren't already using. For example, if your Windows computer is connected to the Internet via WiFi, create a 2nd Wifi connection and connect the TV to that. For this to work, you have to share the VPN to an inactive connection.
Reconnect to the VPN
Finally, click OK and reconnect to the VPN to enable sharing and connect your TV or device. If you need help with any of these steps, please [contact us]
Using a Flashed Router
Using a flashed router is a slightly more complicated approach, but it's biggest advantage is that you only need to set it up once and it works for all the devices in your network. DD-WRT firmware can be installed on the typical home use router to enhance its network capabilities. If you don't want to tinker with your current router, you can buy one with DD-WRT pre-installed
