Option 1: Install VPN App Directly on your Smart TV

If you have a Smart TV using the Android operating system you can use our app directly on your TV. Go to the Play Store on your TV and search for Unlocator. Install the app on the TV. If you already have an Unlocator account you can go ahead and log in, otherwise you will first need to create a Unlocator account with VPN access by signing up here.

Once the application has been installed on your device you can connect to the country in which you wish to appear. Please note that Unlocator has a feature called Hybrid mode. Essentially this means that all the channels we support via our Smart DNS (read below) will automatically work regardless of which location you connect to.

Let’s pretend you are located in Denmark and want to unblock a UK streaming service that is on our list of supported Smart DNS channels. It would be the obvious choice to connect to one of the UK servers in the Unlocator app. However, you will see better performance by connecting to the Copenhagen server, as it’s closer to your location (if you are in Denmark). The VPN server will automatically make sure that all requests are directed to the UK. If you prefer you could also just connect to a UK server – the choice is yours.

If the service you are trying to unblock is not on the list of supported services from our Smart DNS, then you will need to connect to a VPN server in a country in which the streaming service is supported.

So in short: If the streaming service you want to unblock is on our list of supported channels for Smart DNS, then you can connect to any VPN server. Best performance from a server located closest to you.

If the streaming service is not on our list of supported channels then you need to connect to a VPN server in the country of the streaming service you want to unblock.

What if I don’t have a Smart TV with the Android operating system? Read on below.

Option 2: Use Smart DNS on your Smart TV to Unblock Streaming Services

Obviously not all Smart TVs are based on Android TV. If you have a Smart TV from LG, Hisense VIDAA, Toashiba, Sony or any other of our supported brands then you can instead use Smart DNS to unblock the streaming services you want.

Our Smart DNS works a bit different from the VPN in the sense that you don’t get the added privacy of using a VPN. With Smart DNS there is no additional encryption added. Instead the main benefit of using Smart DNS is the low overhead and the great speed.

Unlocator Smart DNS works with 200+ different streaming services and can be used on all major Smart TVs. Please find a list of supported channels and devices here.

In order to configure your device you will first need to have an active Unlocator account, which you can create here.

Once the account is active you will need to navigate to the setup guides for Smart TVs. Select your brand and follow the setup guide. In most cases it takes 1-2 minutes to complete. Once configured you can now open the streaming application that was previously geo blocked and use it as if you were in the origin country.

If you insist on using VPN on your Smart TV then there is one more option.

Option 3: Install VPN on Your Router if Your Smart TV Does not Support VPN

If you have a Smart TV that isn’t based on Android and you prefer not to use the Smart DNS option, use this last option. In that case you can configure your router to connect to our VPN server. Once connected then any device in your household that is connected to your WiFi router will be protected by VPN.

Please visit the support and search for your router and VPN. Here you will find setup guides for most mainstream routers that support VPN connection directly from the router.

VPN and Smart DNS Options for TVs Without Smart TV Functionality

If you have a TV without Smart TV functionality, you can instead use a Chromecast, Apple TV, Roku Box, Google TV, or many of the other supported devices.

Just like before you will need an active Unlocator account first, then head on over to the setup guides and find your device. Many devices support VPN and all of them support Smart DNS.

If you are looking to unblock streaming services then you are in good hands on all devices. If your focus is on privacy with the need for a VPN, ensure that your device supports VPN or utilize the solution outlined in option 3.

Regardless of which option you choose, our support team is here to help you 24/7 so feel free to reach out if you need help with any type of configuration.

How do I change the Region on my Smart TV?

Smart TVS are often region locked. This means that depending on the country selected in the settings you only have access to certain apps. The lock can sometimes prevent you from changing regions to specific countries. As an example, some Smart TVs bought in the EU will prevent you from changing regions to the US, which in turn would prevent you from getting US specific apps on your TV.

That said, you can change countries on many Smart TVS. Our support section has guides for most major TVs. Some are easier to change than others. For instance you can change store location directly from the region settings in your Unlocator account for Sony, Roku and Nexus player.

For other Smart TVs please see our support section for guides.

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3 Steps to Watch Euro 2020 on BBC iPlayer

It’s actually super simple to remove the geographic blocks from BBC iPlayer.

1. Create an Unlocator account.
2. Install the VPN app or Configure Smart DNS on the device
3. Reconnect to BBC iPlayer and start streaming

How Does the Unblocking of BBC iPlayer Work?

When you attempt to start a stream from BBC iPlayer, then the website will detect your location via the IP address of your Internet connection. An IP address is a unique number, which is needed for your device to send and receive data online. However, this number will also give away what country you are connecting from. So unless you are connected via a UK IP address then you will not be allowed to stream.

Watch Euro 2020 on BBC iPlayer With a VPN

Unlocator allows you to hide behind a UK IP by either connecting to any of our VPN servers. It does not have to be a UK server. This is because we have an advanced feature called Hybrid Mode, which allows us to unblock all the major streaming services from any VPN server. So simply pick the server closest to your location. You get access to Unlocator VPN by creating an Unlocator account. No credit card needed.

Use Smart DNS to Watch Euro 2020 on BBC iPlayers

Another popular option to unblock BBC iPlayer is Smart DNS. Unlike VPN there is no need to install an app. Simply configure your device to use our Smart DNS and we will take care of the rest.

You configure your device by changing two numbers in your network setup. It’s pretty easy to do and we have guides for all the major platforms. You can also do the change on your router, which will then make sure that all devices in your household become unblocked.

Either way it works pretty much the same as with the VPN solution. We make sure that BBC iPlayer will see you connecting via a UK IP address regardless of where in the world you are located.

Watch EURO 2020 on BBC iPlayer From Abroad

What Countries Have Qualified for the Euro 2020

1. Group A: Turkey, Italy, Wales and Switzerland
2. Group B: Denmark, Finland, Belgium and Russia
3. Group C: Netherlands, Ukraine, Austria and North Macedonia
4. Group D: England, Croatia, Scotland and Czech Republic
5. Group E: Spain, Sweden, Poland and Slovakia
6. Group F: Hungary, Portugal, France and Germany

What is the Schedule for the Euro 2020

The following times are in CET:

GROUP STAGE

Friday 11 June
Group A: Turkey vs Italy (9pm, Rome)

Saturday 12 June
Group A: Wales vs Switzerland (3pm, Baku)
Group B: Denmark vs Finland (6pm, Copenhagen)
Group B: Belgium vs Russia (9pm, St Petersburg)

Sunday 13 June
Group D: England vs Croatia (3pm, London)
Group C: Austria vs North Macedonia (6pm, Bucharest)
Group C: Netherlands vs Ukraine (9pm, Amsterdam)

Monday 14 June
Group D: Scotland vs Czech Republic (3pm Glasgow)
Group E: Poland vs Slovakia (6pm, St Petersburg)
Group E: Spain vs Sweden (9pm, Seville)

Tuesday 15 June
Group F: Hungary vs Portugal (6pm, Budapest)
Group F: France vs Germany (9pm, Munich)

Wednesday 16 June
Group B: Finland vs Russia (3pm, St Petersburg)
Group A: Turkey vs Wales (6pm, Baku)
Group A: Italy vs Switzerland (9pm, Rome)

Thursday 17 June
Group C: Ukraine vs North Macedonia (3pm, Bucharest)
Group B: Denmark vs Belgium (6pm, Copenhagen)
Group C: Netherlands vs Austria (9pm, Amsterdam)

Friday 18 June
Group E: Sweden vs Slovakia (3pm, St Petersburg)
Group D: Croatia vs Czech Republic (6pm, Glasgow)
Group D: England vs Scotland (9pm, London)

Saturday 19 June
Group F: Hungary vs France (3pm, Budapest)
Group F: Portugal vs Germany (6pm, Munich)
Group E: Spain vs Poland (9pm, Seville)

Sunday 20 June
Group A: Italy vs Wales (6pm, Rome)
Group A: Switzerland vs Turkey (6pm, Baku)

Monday 21 June
Group C: North Macedonia vs Netherlands (6pm, Amsterdam)
Group C: Ukraine vs Austria (6pm, Bucharest)
Group B: Russia vs Denmark (9pm, Copenhagen)
Group B: Finland vs Belgium (9pm, St Petersburg)

Tuesday 22 June
Group D: Czech Republic vs England (9pm, London)
Group D: Croatia vs Scotland (9pm, Glasgow)

Wednesday 23 June
Group E: Slovakia vs Spain (6pm, Seville)
Group E: Sweden vs Poland (6pm, St Petersburg)
Group F: Germany vs Hungary (9pm, Munich)
Group F: Portugal v France (9pm, Budapest)

KNOCKOUT PHASE:

Round of 16
Saturday 26 June
1: 2A vs 2B (6pm, Amsterdam)
2: 1A vs 2C (9pm, London)

Sunday 27 June
3: 1C vs 3D/E/F 6pm, Budapest)
4: 1B vs 3A/D/E/F (9pm, Seville)

Monday 28 June
5: 2D vs 2E (6pm, Copenhagen)
6: 1F vs 3A/B/C (9pm, Bucharest)

Tuesday 29 June
7: 1D vs 2F (6pm, London)
8: 1E vs 3A/B/C/D (9pm, Glasgow)

Quarter-finals:

Friday 2 July
QF1: Winner 6 vs Winner 5 (6pm, St Petersburg)
QF2: Winner 4 vs Winner 2 (9pm, Munich)

Saturday 3 July
QF3: Winner 3 vs Winner 1 (6pm, Baku)
QF4: Winner 8 vs Winner 7 (9pm, Rome)

Semi-finals:

Tuesday 6 July
SF1: Winner QF2 vs Winner QF1 (9pm, London)

Wednesday 7 July
SF2: Winner QF4 vs Winner QF3 (9pm, London)

Euro 2020 Final:

Sunday 11 July
Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2 (9pm, London)

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Sports Streaming Channels – Geo-Blocks and Blackouts

Most sports channels are restricted to certain countries. This means that they’re only available within specific regions and not accessible anywhere else abroad. Whenever you access a certain streaming channel, it uses your IP address to detect your location. For example, Fox Sports Go, and ESPN, and BT Sport geo-restrict their videos to their own regions. These are very simple examples. There are tons of other channels scattered across the globe with the same issue.

On the other hand, there’s one more problem sports fans mainly in the USA and Canada encounter when streaming live games: Blackout restrictions. This incident occurs when a TV cable provider has the right to a match and it’s being broadcasted live on cable channels. As a result, streaming channels like NHL.TV, MLB.tv, and NBA League Pass black that game out. Cord cutters are the prime affectees because they rely on streaming to watch their favorite team online. Nevertheless, all can be fixed when you use Unlocator VPN or Smart DNS.

Access Sports Streaming Channels With a VPN or Smart DNS

For those who don’t know this yet, a VPN can help you spoof your location to appear in another country, virtually speaking. A Virtual Private Network can connect you to several servers around the world. This in particular grants you an IP address in your selected region. For example, if you connect to a US server, you’ll instantly obtain an American IP address. Once you do that, any US channel will think that you currently reside within the United States borders and thus unlocking its whole streamable material for your viewing. As simple as that. Let me make it even easier for you. Just follow the steps below, unblock any sports channel wherever you are overseas, and watch your favorite matches live online:

1. Sign up with Unlocator.
2. Install the Unlocator application on your Android, iOS, Mac or Windows.
3. Sign in with your Unlocator account.
4. Connect to a VPN server that falls in the same region as the channel you wish to unblock.
5. Launch the channel’s website or app if available.
6. Finally, stream your favorite sports even from anywhere in the world.

Not only does a VPN unlocks geo-restricted channels, but it also protects your online traffic while browsing the web. Unlocator’s VPN comes with high-level encryptions for your online security, safety, and privacy. Now, for the ones out there using platforms such as Apple TV, and Smart TV, please note that these devices are not natively VPN-compatible. You can always use Unlocator’s Smart DNS as an alternative instead.

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Unblocking Made in Chelsea Abroad From Anywhere

When you connect to 4all in order to stream Made in Chelsea then the website or app will detect your location via your IP address. The IP address is a unique number that is connected to the Internet provider you are using. It’s pivotal for your device to communicate online but it will also reveal your real location.

We have two options to unblock Made in Chelsea on channel 4:

Use VPN to Watch Made in Chelsea Anywhere

So the first option is our VPN. When using our VPN app your data connection becomes encrypted and your data will be routed trough the VPN server of your choice. If you select a UK server then this is where you will appear to be located.

Here is how you get started.

1. Create an Unlocator account
2. Install the VPN app for Android, iOS, Mac or Windows
3. Select a UK server in the app
4. Connect and stream Made in Chelsea anywhere in the world

VPN is a great choice if you are located abroad and connected to public WiFi at a hotel or the likes. These types of open networks are unsecure to use and by using VPN you can avoid 3rd party guest to listen to the data you send on the network. This is a must if you are remotely interested in privacy.

Use Smart DNS to Watch Made in Chelsea Anywhere in the World

The second option is our Smart DNS. This is often used by expats etc. that are located in Spain or the likes. If you have an Apple TV, Roku Box, Now TV box or similar then this is a great option. Using the smart DNS does not require additional software to be installed.

You use the service by changing the network settings on your device. Simply follow the setup guides once you have created an Unlocator account.

The beauty of this method is that it will bypass geo restrictions of streaming services in several countries at once. This means that you can watch UK and US streaming services at the same time.

Both VPN and Smart DNS is included in the subscription so you can see which method you prefer the most.

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Access Canadian Hockey Outside Canada Using Unlocator Smart DNS

Whenever you try to stream a live or on-demand match on a Canadian streaming channel, a geo-error message will instantly block your access stating:

“Sorry, the content you are trying to view is not available in your location”.

It’s quite easy to get Canadian hockey abroad using Unlocator Smart DNS. All you need to do is create an Unlocator account and follow the setup guides based on the platform you’re using. Once you go through every step in the guides provided, relaunch the streaming services, and you’ll notice that no ban exists anymore. Now, you can see the Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Senators, Jets,  Oilers, Flames, and Canucks anytime you want without having to worry about geo-restrictions anymore.

Using Unlocator Smart DNS will let you watch any geo-blocked service in Canada while keeping your local ones active as well. That’s simply because it doesn’t tamper with your IP address as well as your connection speed.

Using Unlocator VPN App to Unblock TSN Outside Canada

There’s another way to circumvent restrictions imposed on Canadian channels such as this and that’s using Unlocator VPN. If you’re one of those that care about your internet security while accessing geo-restricted material, then that’s your best option.

Unlocator VPN encrypts your online traffic when you connect to a Canadian server. As a result, you will instantly obtain a Canadian IP address and spoof your online location straight to Canada. Now, when any of the streaming channels read your IP, they’ll get the impression of you being present within their territory. This will eventually lead to you having full access to what was once blocked outside Canada.

It’s a quite simple process to go through. Just follow the steps below and you’ll be able to tap into any Canadian content outside Canada:

1. Sign up with Unlocator.
2. Download and install the Unlocator app on your Android, iOS, Mac or Windows.
3. Sign in with your Unlocator account and connect to a Canadian server.
4. Launch the selected channel’s website or dedicated app if available.
5. Finally, you can watch the best Canadian hockey matches anywhere across the globe.

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