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mumof2

Nov 28th 2018 1:42 pm

VPN & Chromecast

Hi,

Does anyone know if the UK shows via an ipad & vpn will work on Chromecast ?

Bought my husband 1 for Christmas & was trying to test it appears Netflix works but UKTV no - any ideas ?

Thanks

Siouxie

Nov 28th 2018 2:32 pm

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mumof2

Nov 28th 2018 3:09 pm

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Thank you so much, looks very complicated

mumof2

Nov 28th 2018 3:26 pm

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Does anyone know which step i would follow for using via an ipad ?

I think it would be to make changes in the router, but any techies on here can explain would greatly appreciated, thank you

https://britishexpats.com/forum/mapl.../#post11391629

plasticcanuck

Nov 29th 2018 3:07 am

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I have both Chromecast and Apple TV. Not too keen on Chromecast. Much prefer Apple product. Works very well for BBC and ITV Players.

mumof2

Nov 29th 2018 2:17 pm

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Can you watch UK tv via apple with a vpn ?

Cyan	Nov 29th 2018 3:25 pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mumof2 (Post 12600749)

Hi,

Does anyone know if the UK shows via an ipad & vpn will work on Chromecast ?

Bought my husband 1 for Christmas & was trying to test it appears Netflix works but UKTV no - any ideas ?

Thanks

Even if you have a VPN, when you re-route from your device to Chromecast to watch UK programming (eg BBC iPlayer), the wifi-enabled Chromecast device will give away your Canadian IP address and you will be blocked if geo-restrictions are in force. I found natively casting from Chrome browser on computer/laptop/phone to TV works okay. Otherwise watch it on your device.

Can't comment if latest generation of smart TVs with built in apps (eg Roku) will help bypass IP restrictions using your VPN.

Londonuck

Nov 29th 2018 3:52 pm

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Originally Posted by mumof2 (Post 12601335)

Can you watch UK tv via apple with a vpn ?

Do you have a laptop? Simply plug a hdmi cable from laptop to tv. Get a vpn like Nord, ExpressVPN etc and watch BBC through browser.

BristolUK

Nov 29th 2018 5:45 pm

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Originally Posted by Londonuck (Post 12601397)

Do you have a laptop? Simply plug a hdmi cable from laptop to tv. Get a vpn like Nord, ExpressVPN etc and watch BBC through browser.

Chrome or Opera with the Beebs add on. Works like a charm.

Londonuck

Nov 29th 2018 5:50 pm

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Originally Posted by BristolUK (Post 12601467)

Chrome or Opera with the Beebs add on. Works like a charm.

Forgot about Beebs. I dumped Unotelly, talk about useless.

I read somewhere that all the British tv stations are trying to work out how to broadcast a paying subscription for people abroad. Imagine how much the BBC would make for even a small fee.

BristolUK

Nov 29th 2018 6:36 pm

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Originally Posted by Londonuck (Post 12601473)

I thought it had already happened but for somewhat dated output.

plasticcanuck

Nov 30th 2018 1:11 am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mumof2 (Post 12601335)

Can you watch UK tv via apple with a vpn ?

yes, I do.

mumof2

Nov 30th 2018 6:53 pm

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Thanks all, i have a laptop & vpn setup & yes have connected with hdmi cable works a treat
Just wondered if you could stream from the ipad to the tv using the chromecast (save all the cable hassle), but that sounds like a no then
IF BBC or ITV had a paid subscription i would GLADLY pay for it

Howefamily

Nov 30th 2018 7:08 pm

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Originally Posted by mumof2 (Post 12602230)

me too!!!!

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