

This will allow you to access a series of supported streaming services without any geographical restrictions, such as ABC Go, Amazon Prime, Disney Plus, Fox Showtime, BBC iPlayer, and Netflix Originals. Once you confirm the newly adjusted DNS settings, you will have successfully set up NordVPN’s SmartDNS service on your Smart TV. The next step is to access your Smart TV’s DNS settings page (how you do that will differ depending on the make and model of your Smart TV), and enter the following DNS address:

This has to be your original IP address with the VPN service turned off.

In order to use SmartDNS, you will first have to whitelist your IP address from the NordVPN account dashboard (opens in new tab). However, it does allow you to bypass simple geographical restrictions to access entertainment content irrespective of your location. Unlike a VPN, SmartDNS does not provide enhanced encryption for your internet connection. (Image credit: Roku) Option 2: Using SmartDNS
