Hi Guys…..need some help ….Whats the best and cheapest way to get NETFLIX and HULU Plus in oz???
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Best way to get NETFLIX and HULU Plus in Australia????
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This is the best guide I've found.
I agree. I have both Chromecast + Roku 3.
My preferred way is to use a geo-unblocking DNS service instead of a browser extension. This allows all devices on my network to access the overseas services, not just my computer's browser. I actually have a Chromecast and so am watching Netflix etc. on my TV and controlling it with my phone/tablet. It's a fantastic setup (and cheap).
You also have impeccable (dreadful) timing… my favourite free DNS service, tunlr.net, has just closed down. However I recently moved over to using unlocator.com and have been very pleased with their service. They are presently in a free beta but have been rock-solid (and free). Via their website you can easily switch Netflix regions - so watch a bit of US Netflix for some US comedies then seconds later switch to UK Netflix for some Scando-dramas etc.
I watch Hulu/Netflix mainly on my PS3/Roku (depending on my TV). So DNS services are better IMO (I use Unblock-us)
Not that it's really needed atm (although depends on when they change their policies and the card) I also have a Load and Go card with an address to a pizza place in Delaware (no sales tax) which I use for the subscriptions (to save on fees I buy annual subs). The good thing about using the Load and Go is it also works on Vudu. I buy cheap UV codes to movies for $1-5 and Vudu has a disc to digital service so if you have movies on DVD/Bluray you can get digital copies for $1 a disc.
I used to use Unlock-US. They are really easy to setup. Just change your router's DNS address and all devices in your house have access.
A while ago I changed over to Getflix which is cheaper @$2.95 per month (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/130253).
Haven't had any problems since. Both services are super easy to setup, Just "set and forget".You could try this.
http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2014/02/getflix-is-a-fast-relia…
Like scubacoles i use google chrome + hola! extension
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/hola-better-intern…
This is if you are just watching through the web
unblock-us and unotelly are good if you would like to view on other devices
Previously used UNOTELLY and can recommend them, especially if you take their top plan on 12months, It includes a VPN service that you can use from your mobile or hotel room when you are travelling. That is about US$4.95 per month when paying for 12months in advance.
I have recently starting using Getflix which is working well. Its per month $2.95 no minimum term.
Hope that helps you or anyone else.
To get Netflix, you can use a VPN or DNS like unblock-us. VPN may not work on Hulu because Hulu blocks traffic from VPN. To watch Hulu, your best option is to spend some time setting a VPN of your own.
http://www.vpntips.com/how-to-setup-a-vpn-server/
Media Hint or Hola Unblocker plugin.
Cost = your privacy..
I just install the plugin in a browser I don't normally use to try to minimise my exposure.
Media Hint is preferable as it doesn't plaster ads over everything like Hola does these days.