Netflix anybody?

[Bribie G]

With Netflix now launched in Australia, sounds like a reasonable deal for around $12 a month. I get most of my movies off Torrenz and not interested in sport so Foxtel isn't in my radar.


Anyone on Netflix?

What I know so far:

You can join to the USA site if you have a VPN
USA more content
Aussie version is more dollars and less content


However it now appears that Netflix will allow you to do an Aussie subscription and this can then be linked to your VPN subscription to allow you full access to USA content as well.

Confused

Discuss

 

[spog]

Personally don't know much about it but the better half does, we now have it and the wife is happy. She sorted it as we haven't been hooked up to Austar for yonks and with Austar ( cable) you basically get a lot of useless channels in your package.
Netflix allows you to pick and choose for $ 12.00 a month.
Gotta love that.

 

[Robbo2234]

1channel or genesis on kodi
It changed my life!

 

[bungers81]

Got 6 months for free with optus. Got a vpn so will have to see how that works. The boss (missus) and kids are happy with it. Being able to play what they want on their iPad is an advantage. Will make my judgement after my free trial. Have got foxtel (mainly for sport). Will be happy to get netflix if the value is there.

 

[Spiesy]

I'm signed up to Netflx and Stan. Local content. So cheap. Still signed up to Foxtel, but that's purely for footy. Once this season is done, I will probably disconnect.

$12 a month is like $3 a week. Why not?

 

[Spiesy]

There's a load of **** on all formats, free TV, Foxtel and ITV. But with ITV, like Netflix and Stan, you can watch what you want, when you want - and in HD, without ads. This is the win for me.

Outside of football - Foxtel is a major rip off.

I'm done with torrents. I prefer to at least send some coin back for the content I watch.

 

[SBOB]

FYI you dont need a VPN, just a 'smart' dns redirection service to get netflix to think you are in different regions..
generally cheaper than a VPN and also not needing to 'route' your traffic via anyone
e.g. getflix/uflix

also every netflix account around the worlds works on any of the different netflix regions. The only difference is
1) cost of subscription differs per region
2) wherever netflix thinks you are connecting from defines the content you can watch. e.g. an american customer on holidays here would get the AU content, whereas an aussie customer on holidays in the states would get the US content (or an aussie customer using a DNS or VPN work around can 'fool' netflix into thinking you are wherever you want to be to watch whatever content you want)

 

[Lowlyf]

I had the US Netflix with a VPN and ran it through my Apple TV. Apple TV was a pain in the ass so I got fetch for free through Optus and signed up to the Aussie Netflix. There is so much content you don't even notice the difference between US and Aus.

Edit: damn auto correct

 

[Cube]

I have Netflix coupled with unblock-us.com (legal). Awesome. At a flick of a button on the website I can change to any of about 20 countries of Netflix so get so much more out of my 8.99 Netflix charge. Unblock-us is 4.99 a month and is not a full VPN but gives you an american IP, english IP automagically to supported site so you can get american website tv content (some paid like HBO go etc) and all english TV channels and what I signed up to unblock us for the is the free BBC sports tv. Best F1 coverage out there.

Obviously there is a lot more you can get through unblock us but wont list it. No affiliation etc.

https://www.unblock-us.com/

https://www.unblock-us.com/supported-services

Any other sports I live stream from an awesome website I found that streams all sports, free Including SKY F1 but I prefer the BBC coverage Sport via unblock us because I can choose in car camera, normal camera, pit lane camera etc etc. I have in car camera on my 27 inch iMac and normal coverage on the 55 inch TV and pit lane on the spare TV or iPad. It is exactly how I want to watch F1.

 

[Bribie G]

Wow thanks Guys. Makes Dancing with the stars somewhat lame.
I'll make it my project of the week.

 

[Dave70]

Can you get this running through a regular, non smart TV?
How does a person with extremely limited tech savyness get this **** happening?

 

[technobabble66]

Any other sports I live stream from an awesome website I found that streams all sports, free

And this wonderful site is ...???

Also: Great info. Thanks, cube, bribie, sbob, and others!

 

[mwd]

I thought you could get a month free to evaluate it or was that only when they launched here.

To Dave70 I know some OPPO Blu Ray players will stream Netflix and I think something a bit cheaper like a Chromecast dongle might also. Just google a Netflix Media Player should come up with a lot more.

 

[Rambo]

Can you get this running through a regular, non smart TV?
How does a person with extremely limited tech savyness get this **** happening?

+1 for chromecast. Works seamlessly with Netflix via the app. I'm pretty sure you would need a hdmi port on your TV for it to work but other than that it's pretty easy to set up.

 

[Dave70]

Having fox for all these years has really left me ignorant to the alternatives.
Cant wait to stop suckling at their exorbitant ad infested teat.

 

[Dave70]

+1 for chromecast. Works seamlessly with Netflix via the app. I'm pretty sure you would need a hdmi port on your TV for it to work but other than that it's pretty easy to set up.

Now after googling I know what that is. Yes, I have one.
Learning so much this morning.

 

[sponge]

Now after googling I know what that is. Yes, I have one.
Learning so much this morning.

You've done enough work for this week Dave. Time to clock off and enjoy the weekend..

 

[bradsbrew]

Chromecast is brilliant. Anything you watch/veiw on your smartphone/tablet is able to be viewed on TV. Youtube movies and music vids. Wife and kids like netflix.

 

[Camo6]

Anyone running Netflix through a PS3? I see they've got a Netflix app now but would rather sign up through a VPN or unblock-us and get the extra content.

 

[Camo6]

Aaaaand...am now signed up to Netflix using Unblock-us and streaming through the PS3 straight to the TV. Just made the mistake of showing the girls the Kids selection.

Cheers for the info everyone. This site even costs me money for non brewing related items...

 

[Cube]

Camo6, have you changed the DNS settings on the PS3 or have you done that in the modem itself? I ask because you may just be on Aussie Netflix if you're not going through their DNS. Your pc or Mac should also be setup DNS correctly. Going to their webpage tells you if your are setup correctly. Obviously any device can be set up easily with and quick DNS change except Telstra modems. They are locked but as above, any device can be setup to get around this.

I'll post the sport streaming site when I get on the Mac.

 

[Camo6]

Cheers Cube. I've setup the ps3 with a new user and a new US based ( my psuedo self lives in sunny California) PSN account then changed the DNS settings on the ps3 only. Seems to be working so far.
I've subscribed to Netflix AU as the conversion rate made it cheaper although I did opt for the 2nd tier option at $11.99 or thereabouts.
Didn't think about changing the modem settings for the PC (it is a telstra modem) and may look into that later.
Anyway, on a trial period for atleast a week so will see whether it's worth it but for $5 a week who's complaining?

 

[Cube]

Cool. To clarify if you change the modem everything will go through un block. Being Telstra, you likely can't change it anyway so your are left with changing any device you want to go through un block by individual device DNS settings. If you are unsure how to I think a tutorial on his thread would be beneficial to all. I can do this.

 

[Bribie G]

Tutor away oh font of wisdom (not suppository of.. I didn't mean that)

I'm using an Android dongle .. Kogan... plugged in via HDMI that picks up my WiFi. Basically changes my TV into a huge tablet that I control through a wireless mouse and keyboard.

When you get to Netflix does the main screen just come up as a web page in my browser or is it an app?

 

[fraser_john]

Camo6, have you changed the DNS settings on the PS3 or have you done that in the modem itself? I ask because you may just be on Aussie Netflix if you're not going through their DNS. Your pc or Mac should also be setup DNS correctly. Going to their webpage tells you if your are setup correctly. Obviously any device can be set up easily with and quick DNS change except Telstra modems. They are locked but as above, any device can be setup to get around this.

I'll post the sport streaming site when I get on the Mac.

Be interested to hear.... I've used Vaughlive.tv/afldude to catch the Fox AFL games, but the stream can be a bit flakey on sound using Kodi, not sure if it is my end or the stream. Also used cricfree but don't seem to be able to find a Kodi add-on to use it with.

 

[Lowlyf]

Be interested to hear.... I've used Vaughlive.tv/afldude to catch the Fox AFL games, but the stream can be a bit flakey on sound using Kodi, not sure if it is my end or the stream. Also used cricfree but don't seem to be able to find a Kodi add-on to use it with.

Is this free? If it is you're a legend!

 

[spog]

Wow thanks Guys. Makes Dancing with the stars somewhat lame.
I'll make it my project of the week.

You watch Dancing with the stars ? Sad,so very sad.
Bribie,you need a hobby!

 

[Cube]

http://goatd.net/

Use an ad blocker for christs sake. Free means add clicking bait. The site above is awesome for tons of worldwide sports. I've used it for years. Use it with an add blocker no problems. Actually it's the links it directs each sport to that contains the ads etc where the adblocker works its charm on. If you are set up correctly, just wait 10 odd seconds for video stream to start and thats it.

Enjoy.

 

[Florian]

Wife and kids like netflix.

I've seen this comment a few times now in this thread. Same situation in my family. I however am 90% unimpressed with Netflix' offerings.

Am I the only one or haven't I just searched hard enough to find more than kids stuff and 1990ies chick flix?

 

[Exile]

Usenet is another option for Linux Distros, Everything is via SSL. No need for vpn's B)