Just curious and haven't seen a post on this.

But my 8 year old daughter asked me this morning if she would be able to watch Netflix in Australia on our visit to my in-laws.

We live here in US and our account is obviously set up here. Does Netflix care as long as there is Internet connection?

Or do they restrict zones?

Thanks

Won't work - because of region restrictions.

There are ways around it (like using a VPN), but they involve a little work. I'd recommend using locally stored video files.

That is what I figured.

I think she just likes the on demand. She will have to be patient.

:-)

When I travel to Canada, I can still use my US Netflix account, but certain shows are blocked from viewing (presumably those for which Netflix does not have rights in Canada).

Australia does not yet have its own Netflix service, so I'd imagine everything would be completely blocked there without a VPN.

I can confirm that netflix will not work or most other us streaming services (hbogo.com etc...)

boxpn.com offers a cheap and easy to setup VPN that you can basically sign on to the internet through the US. This will allow you to use all the same services.

Hope this helps!

I was able to access Netflix in Australia a few months ago by logging on to my work VPN through Cisco AnyConnect (a free app) on my iPad. Kept the 16 month old happy/occupied when we needed a bit more sleep! Downloaded videos are probably a better method, but if you have a work VPN in the US you might be able to give it a go...

I was going to suggest something similar: connect through your ipad, etc. I know I was able to use it on my android tablet in London, but didn't try to connect to a TV.

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VPN setup is generally cake. Best option IMO. I use a VPN when in Romania to watch Netflix and Amazon prime. Works like a charm.

VPN. Can setup relatively easy going through a web hosting company

VPN. Worked on iPad and iPhone. No problem.

In my experience a service like www.unblock-us.com is better than a VPN.

Rather than redirecting all of your traffic through the US, as a VPN does, it redirects only traffic with specific sites (like netflix) that require you to appear as though you're in the US.

This is especially important if you are travelling far from the US and using many local sites. For example, I spend most of my time in Russia and redirecting all of my traffic through the US via a VPN would significantly slow down my work with Russian sites. Plus it should be a bit less expensive.

I use the iPad app Super VPN with Netflix, it only needs to be connected at the start of the show and can then be disconnected by double clicking the home button and going to settings, disconnecting the VPN, double clicking again and selecting Netflix.

I've never tried it, but I would have thought that if you are in a country where NetFlix has a presence, you should be able to log on a view the content that is available to that country. For example, I should be able to visit the US, log on using my British registered account and view the content available in the US.

My problem at the moment is that my employer keeps sending me to West Africa. For this reason, I bought an iPad Mini to augment my Nexus 7. The fact I have some purchased content on iTunes, combined with BBC iPlayer allowing me to download content, plus a couple of Ultraviolet codes that came with recently purchased Blueray titles, means I have plenty of entertainment for a couple of weeks in Abidjan. Good job too because this place is BORING BORING BORING.

So yes, for travelling I think downloaded content (plus the facility to download more over VPN) is always best.

I can confirm that Netflix and Amazon Prime don't let you stream videos in China. I was just there and thought I'd kill some time in the lounge in PVG watching videos, but nope, didn't work.

Same thing happened to me