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Topic # 173274 17-May-2015 20:12

I've spent the weekend reading up on how to get this in New Zealand and to be honest the heads a bit full of too many tips, advice etc.

To (hopefully) simplify a few things I wanted to check in with those in the know and confirm I have it correct.

1) Get a dns unblocking service and sign up to it
2) Head to Netflix USA and sign up using a USA address and zip code but supplying a NZ credit card and billing address (that correct?)
3) Login and enjoy.

That's the quick and simple version I hope.

Some other questions.

Do NZ credit cards work when signing up to netflix usa, if not what's the best current option(s) to pay for it?
I have read some folks are using a Youshop address as a USA address that is provided on registration - is this really the best idea?view it as
If I use the netflix app on the xbox 360 should I set the dns unblock up on that device first, then install the netflix app, then login?
If I already have the netflix app and try and login with/without the dns change to the xbox would it work?

..and lastly is there a noticeable benefit to using the USA version of Netflix vs. the NZ version?

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Reply # 1306820 17-May-2015 20:23

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its actually even easier than that now, since Netflix gives you a 'global' account that will simply show you content from wherever you are (or rather, wherever it thinks you are)

1) sign up to NZ Netflix (using NZ address and cc), download apps to whatever devices you want.

2) get unblocking service, set it up on whatever devices you want (or just in your router, if you can)

3) Enjoy US netflix

that way you don't need to worry about youshop, cc being rejected etc etc

the US version of Netflix is miles better than NZ version, because netflix are too tight to buy content rights for NZ when they know most people will use US anyway, so be able to access the content just fine.

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Reply # 1306821 17-May-2015 20:25

I may be wrong but I thought that if you sign up for Netflix NZ and use your NZ credit card then use one of the dns unblocking services you can use Netflix USA fine.

Edit: Snap! I was too slow.

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Reply # 1306845 17-May-2015 20:35

NonprayingMantis: its actually even easier than that now, since Netflix gives you a 'global' account that will simply show you content from wherever you are (or rather, wherever it thinks you are)

1) sign up to NZ Netflix (using NZ address and cc), download apps to whatever devices you want.

2) get unblocking service, set it up on whatever devices you want (or just in your router, if you can)

3) Enjoy US netflix

that way you don't need to worry about youshop, cc being rejected etc etc

the US version of Netflix is miles better than NZ version, because netflix are too tight to buy content rights for NZ when they know most people will use US anyway, so be able to access the content just fine.

Ok thanks for this.. everything I have read lately on GZ seemed to suggest you needed to gain access to the USA website and sign up as a USA based person to get the USA based content. So based on what you're saying that's now changed?

The two unblocking services I see mentioned a lot that folks are using are Unotelly and Unblock-us
Does anyone know if they play nice with Spark UFB as of May 2015?
Which service do people recommend?

..and (sorry lots of questions) am I right in assuming if we can just use a DNS unblocking service we're going to get a better streaming experience that having to set up and use a VPN (with it's extra traffic overheads)?

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Reply # 1306862 17-May-2015 21:19

Since Netflix is now available in NZ, you can sign up using NZ credit card and pay NZ's plans.

Once you got a Netflix account, and having different DNSes allow you to get content designated for that region. DNS4me is a great option and with right discounts you can see it as little as NZ$23/year.

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Reply # 1306873 17-May-2015 22:02

I have a US Netflix account and use Unotelly.

Is it easy to convert this to a NZ account - so I dont have to pay via paypal and have a local account? Or do I register again and get NZ account?

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Reply # 1306902 18-May-2015 01:21

My sister uses Spark UFB and Unotelly and it works great. I use Spark VDSL and Unotelly. I have their DNS in my AppleTV, an old iPad and the old PS3. Hulu has a few buffering issues but so far Netflix has been solid.

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Reply # 1306950 18-May-2015 09:41

How can you verify if you're connected to the US or NZ netflix content?

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Reply # 1306961 18-May-2015 10:01

And not just USA, you can connect to all Netflix regions, there is a surprising amount of good stuff not in the USA region but in some of their other regions

Also, you can set the region (via a DNS service) to one region, start watching a program, then switch DNS unblocker service to another region and start watching another Netflix region simultaneously on another device

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Reply # 1306962 18-May-2015 10:03

russelo: How can you verify if you're connected to the US or NZ netflix content?

I use the Unotelly android app and if you go to Netflix region it will tell you which region you are currently in

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Reply # 1306973 18-May-2015 10:15

russelo: How can you verify if you're connected to the US or NZ netflix content?

Apparently, if you search for House of Cards, and you can find it - then you're view US contents. Plus check the Genres, if you can see there's Gay/Lesbian content then you definitely in US Netflix. :-)

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Reply # 1306974 18-May-2015 10:15

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russelo: How can you verify if you're connected to the US or NZ netflix content?

If the content library is full of good and compelling content, you are in the US
If the content library is weak and seems empty, you are in NZ

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Reply # 1306975 18-May-2015 10:16

mailmarshall: I have a US Netflix account and use Unotelly.

Is it easy to convert this to a NZ account - so I dont have to pay via paypal and have a local account? Or do I register again and get NZ account?

I don't think it matter which region you're paying. I don't think you can convert it either, unless you willing to risk it by asking Netflix if they can change region for you?

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Reply # 1307000 18-May-2015 10:34

chiefie:
mailmarshall: I have a US Netflix account and use Unotelly.

Is it easy to convert this to a NZ account - so I dont have to pay via paypal and have a local account? Or do I register again and get NZ account?

I don't think it matter which region you're paying. I don't think you can convert it either, unless you willing to risk it by asking Netflix if they can change region for you?

Pretty certain Netflix will change regions for you. You will lose your play counts and recommendations etc. IIRC.

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Reply # 1307129 18-May-2015 12:38

russelo: How can you verify if you're connected to the US or NZ netflix content?

Do a search for the Star Trek TV series. If you see it you're on the US one , if not you're on NZ..

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Reply # 1307137 18-May-2015 12:56

The easiest way to tell is to log out of Netflix then refresh the homepage, the signup currency will change depending on which country they are detecting your from.

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