Manassas Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 I have TOT internet with fiber optic cable and good speed. I've been watching Netflix via the built in app on my Samsung TV. All was very easy and convenient. Now Netflix is blocking me saying to turn off any unblocker or proxy. I'm not a techie and don't use VPN or proxy. Netflix says talk to ISP and TOT says talk to Netflix. Netflix customer service went so far as to advise changing ISP. Anyone else with this problem? I saw threads from a couple years ago where this was happening. I'm ready to just cancel Netflix, but I don't know of another movie provider as convenient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manassas Posted July 23, 2019 Author Share Posted July 23, 2019 I was checking internet for answers. It seems this is recently happening to AUS customers as well. PS Netflix recently reported revenue down due to losing customers. Duh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thainesss Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Try tethering your phone to the tv over wifi and see if netflix works. If netflix is 'blocked' over 2 completely different internet lines then you know its a Netflix problem. If it works over mobile data, but not your home line, then you know its a problem with your home line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thainesss Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 58 minutes ago, Manassas said: Samsung TV Another option is to restore your tv to its default settings and delete the netflix app, then re-download. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusarelus Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Call and ask them. They were very nice to me even spending an hour to fix a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manassas Posted July 23, 2019 Author Share Posted July 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, marcusarelus said: Call and ask them. They were very nice to me even spending an hour to fix a problem. Did you have same "proxy" problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thainesss Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 5 minutes ago, Manassas said: Did you have same "proxy" problem? Only when Im using a proxy or VPN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusarelus Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, Thainesss said: Only when Im using a proxy or VPN. Get a different VPN. Mine works fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcharacters Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 I experienced an issue with Netflix since the day they allowed subscription in Thailand. Before that I was unable to subscribe to it as Netflix detected my browser. I always wondered how some forum posters claimed to have no issues with Netflix while using a VPN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thainesss Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 4 minutes ago, marcusarelus said: Get a different VPN. Mine works fine. I know, mine works fine too, but sometimes Netflix gets wise to certain server locations and I have to contact my VPN provider to get the new unblocked server location. 2 minutes ago, watcharacters said: I always wondered how some forum posters claimed to have no issues with Netflix while using a VPN. You have to use a legitimate paid for VPN subscription and it works flawlessly. The free stuff doesn't work all that well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manassas Posted July 23, 2019 Author Share Posted July 23, 2019 13 minutes ago, tomazbodner said: No issue with AIS Fiber and Netflix in LG TV Edit: but no VPN. Just direct connection to Wifi router. I've been happily doing the same with my TOT connection and Samsung TV. One click on the TV remote and I've got Netflix. No need to tether to computer. I download some hard to find movies on the laptop. But the TV app is just more convenient for evening TV watching and binge watching serials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcharacters Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 12 hours ago, Thainesss said: I know, mine works fine too, but sometimes Netflix gets wise to certain server locations and I have to contact my VPN provider to get the new unblocked server location. You have to use a legitimate paid for VPN subscription and it works flawlessly. The free stuff doesn't work all that well. Is Reliable Hosting® free? If so I should be in store for a decent refund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusarelus Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 12 hours ago, tomazbodner said: No issue with AIS Fiber and Netflix in LG TV Edit: but no VPN. Just direct connection to Wifi router. If you want to see all of Netflix content UNOGS but you will need a VPN to see most of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manassas Posted July 24, 2019 Author Share Posted July 24, 2019 Thanks for all the suggestions. I found a tip in a thread somewhere and it worked for me. Just go into google settings and deselect automatic configuration. Have no idea why this worked, but hope it may be of use to somebody else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBKK Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 23 hours ago, Thainesss said: Only when Im using a proxy or VPN. To be fair that's against the rules. You are going outside of Thailand Netflix zone and that is probably the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thainesss Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 11 hours ago, watcharacters said: Is Reliable Hosting® free? If so I should be in store for a decent refund. But thats not a VPN? Its a hosting service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thainesss Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Just now, BobBKK said: To be fair that's against the rules. You are going outside of Thailand Netflix zone and that is probably the problem. I addressed this in an earlier post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBKK Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Just now, Thainesss said: I addressed this in an earlier post So don't do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcharacters Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 2 hours ago, Thainesss said: But thats not a VPN? Its a hosting service. You might be better served in the future by informing yourself before making erroneous statements. https://intranet.reliablehosting.com/services/ 2 hours ago, BobBKK said: To be fair that's against the rules. You are going outside of Thailand Netflix zone and that is probably the problem. Bob, I hereby nominate you for a Boy Scout merit badge for good citizenship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thainesss Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 1 minute ago, watcharacters said: You might be better served in the future by informing yourself before making erroneous statements. But you said Netflix wasn't working? And quoted a hosting service as a reason? Then posted another 'hosting service' as a rebuttal? And im sitting here watching "Supernatural" on US Netflix within Thailand? ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBKK Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 6 hours ago, watcharacters said: You might be better served in the future by informing yourself before making erroneous statements. https://intranet.reliablehosting.com/services/ Bob, I hereby nominate you for a Boy Scout merit badge for good citizenship. Accepted! I didn't mean it's 'bad' to do it lol (can I still have my badge please?) ????️ I meant if it's causing problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee2 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 On 7/22/2019 at 8:34 PM, watcharacters said: I experienced an issue with Netflix since the day they allowed subscription in Thailand. Before that I was unable to subscribe to it as Netflix detected my browser. I always wondered how some forum posters claimed to have no issues with Netflix while using a VPN. I've been streaming my Netflix account from the US servers for over 2 years now and there hasn't been a single time I have been denied access. That's a fact not a claim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manassas Posted July 26, 2019 Author Share Posted July 26, 2019 The issue seems to be Netflix TH trying to block VPNs accessing foreign content. Their reasons for doing so make no sense. So they have some kind of detection software that often trips over ISP and browser settings making headaches for customers. With Disney after their customers you would think they would consider subscriber satisfaction more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusarelus Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 4 minutes ago, Manassas said: The issue seems to be Netflix TH trying to block VPNs accessing foreign content. Their reasons for doing so make no sense. So they have some kind of detection software that often trips over ISP and browser settings making headaches for customers. With Disney after their customers you would think they would consider subscriber satisfaction more. Before you get a VPN ask them if it works with Netflix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaviny Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 I got Netflix from Australia and I can access it on my Samsung TV here without a VPN , I was under the impression it wouldn't work .Sent from my Redmi Note 6 Pro using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 On 7/23/2019 at 8:34 AM, watcharacters said: I experienced an issue with Netflix since the day they allowed subscription in Thailand. Before that I was unable to subscribe to it as Netflix detected my browser. I always wondered how some forum posters claimed to have no issues with Netflix while using a VPN. I have ExpressVPN and a few servers will allow me to play netflix others just don't. So i guess it depends on what server they use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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