bangkokpoppys Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 HI y'all - I've just purchased a new smart TV (LG) and am trying to get Aus content through it online (SBS/Nine MSN/ABC iview. I can get all of this on my laptop through a VPN connection, but would now like to get it through the TV. There are some VPN providers who have Smart TV apps, most of these are in the US or Europe. Wondering if anyone has achieved this going back to Aus for content? Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schondie Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Maybe you could install XBMC on your TV and then install add-ons such as 1channel, Navi-X and Project Free TV. Between them you may find some some or all of the Aus channels you want. Also worth looking at the XBMC hub website, there may be dedicated add-ons for Aus TV channels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokpoppys Posted September 14, 2013 Author Share Posted September 14, 2013 Maybe you could install XBMC on your TV and then install add-ons such as 1channel, Navi-X and Project Free TV. Between them you may find some some or all of the Aus channels you want. Also worth looking at the XBMC hub website, there may be dedicated add-ons for Aus TV channels. thanks for the suggestion - I checked the XBMC website - it's interesting, unfortunately primarily designed for pc's. There are some specialised LG VPN service providers however they are US based. Can see nothing in Aus. I think my SMART TV may be a glorified monitor and I'll need to hook up my computer to it and get the tv I want that way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BudRight Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Some high end routers support PPTP - the router itself logs on and handles encryption rather than your PC. Don't just ask the guy at the shop, he probably won't know and often these are enterprise routers anyway. Find one on Amazon and go for that model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpofc Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 (edited) I recently posted in another topic here in this forum about the latest Android HDMI Dongles. I suggest you check them out. Should get you out of trouble. Edited September 24, 2013 by cpofc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 If you *really* wanted a VPN to an Australian IP, you could have one setup in about half an hour at Amazon AWS using one of their free micro server instances and a free version of OpenVPN... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergus2013 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 There are some examples of paid premium Australian VPN providers but is a limited niche market.http://www.vpnreviewer.co.uk should have AU listed providers under review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satcommlee Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 You could purchase a router with VPN capability. Use the router between your regular internet connection and your TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astral Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Moved to main computer section for better exposure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwdrwdrwd Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 (edited) I recommend you check out unotelly - http://www.unotelly.com/ - with this you just set the dns servers on your router (or on the tv, if you prefer) and it allows you to watch content from around the world. I can see some .au content there. In answer to your original question, yes I have, had 2 vpns set up on 2 routers for different regions, it worked fine but when i found the above service I stopped bothering with them. Edited October 25, 2013 by rwdrwdrwd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokpoppys Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 Thanks everyone for the replies, some great options there - cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakweb Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 http://www.strongdns.com and strongvpn.com might work as well for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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