Netflix Ireland launched. 1 month free trial

The Sparrow · 15-01-2012 06:32PM

black francis wrote: »

When I load up the BBC I player it brings me to a screen where it asks for my e-mail address and just seems to freeze, I can't even exit using th PS button and have to manually shut down, also, the itv player asks me for a postcode, but none of the uk ones I've entered seem to work - any ideas?

Yeah go into the browser on your PS3 and go to http://check.unblock-us.com/
and then enter your email address. That is assuming that you have already signed up for the free trial on unblock.us.

Same thing happened to me and that sorted it out.

Reg'stoy · 15-01-2012 06:46PM

Was on the US netflix last night (thanks to posts here) and I noticed that when I used the triangle (PS3) to search the site that there was a lot of extra content.

I watched the first two of the "The girl with the dragoon tattoo" trilogy even thought the didn't appear on the home screen of content, so there are not just 75 movies or tv shows available at any one time.

I found say for example all the star trek shows, all the stargate shows even the 6 series of Lost was available to watch.

Is there a difinitive answer yet folks, as in do we have to sign up to the unblock-us service or will we get cut off; as I never signed up for a free weeks trial.

mufcboy1999 · 15-01-2012 06:50PM

do you need a credit card to sign up to this?

do they accept laser...

Irishchick · 15-01-2012 07:34PM

mufcboy1999 wrote: »

do you need a credit card to sign up to this?

do they accept laser...

No only credit card , visa debit or pay pall

Leslie91 · 15-01-2012 08:09PM

Hope to God Netflix and LG get together and have this lark working direct to the telly. (as they do with Samsung apparently)

Dr. Nick · 15-01-2012 09:00PM

Would Modify Headers add-on in Firefox work for the US version?

adamleigha · 15-01-2012 09:01PM

Lovephones wrote: »

Just set this up now and using the us account on my iPad no bother but my apple tv is telling me Netflix is currently unavailable please try later , Ive changed the dns settings as required but still wont play
my apple tv is on 4.1.1 and jail broken , do I need to update it and can I update keeping my jailbreak ?

Anyone ??

Why would you want Netflix on a jailbroken AppleTV when you can get Icefilms tru XBMC on it?????
Ice films is a gaint compared to what Netflix are broadcasting.

irishchris · 15-01-2012 09:14PM

I can not seem to find netflix anywhee on my jailbroken atv2. Definitely not under video option! Am i missing somewher. And not only is icefilms illegal it also buffers on my crap internet when i was shown it whereas netflix streams perfectly

adamleigha · 15-01-2012 09:21PM

Oh here we go...another legal eagle,isnt having a jailbroken Apple TV breaking your terms and conditions with Apple???
FFs:rolleyes:

quarryman · 15-01-2012 09:24PM

Can someone tell me if it's possible to use unblock.us on the apple tv if connected wirelessly.

adox · 15-01-2012 09:28PM

adamleigha wrote: »

Oh here we go...another legal eagle,isnt having a jailbroken Apple TV breaking your terms and conditions with Apple???
FFs:rolleyes:

No it voids your warranty but it's yours to modify how you wish, you do own it like.

FFs indeed.

irishchris · 15-01-2012 09:29PM

adamleigha wrote: »

Oh here we go...another legal eagle,isnt having a jailbroken Apple TV breaking your terms and conditions with Apple???
FFs:rolleyes:

Nobodys been a legal eagle. But ther is a difference between breaking terms with a compamy and something illegal. That nonsense aside anyone have idea where to get netflix on apple tv 2?

adox · 15-01-2012 09:29PM

quarryman wrote: »

Can someone tell me if it's possible to use unblock.us on the apple tv if connected wirelessly.

Yes. It works on any source wirelessly or wired.

adox · 15-01-2012 09:42PM

irishchris wrote: »

I can not seem to find netflix anywhee on my jailbroken atv2. Definitely not under video option! Am i missing somewher. And not only is icefilms illegal it also buffers on my crap internet when i was shown it whereas netflix streams perfectly

It should be the first option under your "Internet" section, the ne with YouTube. Etc. it is for e but I still can't get it to work.

adamleigha · 15-01-2012 09:53PM

irishchris wrote: »

Nobodys been a legal eagle. But ther is a difference between breaking terms with a compamy and something illegal. That nonsense aside anyone have idea where to get netflix on apple tv 2?

Fair n' uff,first change your DNS to a US one thensign up to a new netflix acount with a different email account and when you get to the credit card part just enter your details and provide an American zip code.
Heres a few New York Zips
11594 115 Firms ( 516 )
11535 Abmps ( 516 )
11750 Abmps ( 631 )
12404 Accord ( 845 )
12405 Acra ( 518 )
13605 Adams ( 315 )
14410 Adams Basin ( 585 )
13606 Adams Center ( 315 )
10579 Adams Corners ( 845 )
13634 Adams Cove ( 315 )
11433 Addisleigh Park ( 718/347 )
11434 Addisleigh Park ( 718/347 )
14801 Addison ( 607 )
12808 Adirondack ( 518 )
13730 Afton ( 607 )
13730 Afton Lake ( 607 )
10901 Airmont ( 845 )
10952 Airmont ( 845 )
14001 Akron ( 716 )
13655 Akwesasne ( 518 )
14013 Alabama ( 585 )
12201 Albany ( 518 )
12202 Albany ( 518 )
12203 Albany ( 518 )
12204 Albany ( 518 )
12205 Albany ( 518 )
12206 Albany ( 518 )
12207 Albany ( 518 )
12208 Albany ( 518 )
12209 Albany ( 518 )
12210 Albany ( 518 )
12211 Albany ( 518 )
Did this yesterday on WDTV Live and connected straight off....$7.99 monthly,first month free etc.

quarryman · 15-01-2012 10:00PM

adox wrote: »

Yes. It works on any source wirelessly or wired.

Thanks. I followed all the instructions to add the unblock.us proxy. Rebooted, seemed fine. Changed my itunes location to US. It informs me my itunes account is only suitable for purchases in Ireland and signs me out, whatever - shouldn't matter right?

Created my US netflix account by going through hidemyass.com.

Go back to Netflix on the ATV and try to login but it keeps kicking me back to the main menu - arggh. :mad:

Anyone else get this?

I don't need to be signed into itunes at the same time do I? Because I'll need to create a US itunes account for that.

irishchris · 15-01-2012 10:00PM

adamleigha wrote: »

irishchris wrote: »

Nobodys been a legal eagle. But ther is a difference between breaking terms with a compamy and something illegal. That nonsense aside anyone have idea where to get netflix on apple tv 2?

Fair n' uff,first change your DNS to a US one thensign up to a new netflix acount with a different email account and when you get to the credit card part just enter your details and provide an American zip code.
Heres a few New York Zips
11594 115 Firms ( 516 )
11535 Abmps ( 516 )
11750 Abmps ( 631 )
12404 Accord ( 845 )
12405 Acra ( 518 )
13605 Adams ( 315 )
14410 Adams Basin ( 585 )
13606 Adams Center ( 315 )
10579 Adams Corners ( 845 )
13634 Adams Cove ( 315 )
11433 Addisleigh Park ( 718/347 )
11434 Addisleigh Park ( 718/347 )
14801 Addison ( 607 )
12808 Adirondack ( 518 )
13730 Afton ( 607 )
13730 Afton Lake ( 607 )
10901 Airmont ( 845 )
10952 Airmont ( 845 )
14001 Akron ( 716 )
13655 Akwesasne ( 518 )
14013 Alabama ( 585 )
12201 Albany ( 518 )
12202 Albany ( 518 )
12203 Albany ( 518 )
12204 Albany ( 518 )
12205 Albany ( 518 )
12206 Albany ( 518 )
12207 Albany ( 518 )
12208 Albany ( 518 )
12209 Albany ( 518 )
12210 Albany ( 518 )
12211 Albany ( 518 )
Did this yesterday on WDTV Live and connected straight off....$7.99 monthly,first month free etc.

Cheers. But at mo am just trying to get the irish version of netflix working on it as have account with trial but there is no netflix app!? Anyone know why and if i have to do soemthing to get it to appear below the intenet tab where i have youtube vimeo etc.?

quarryman · 15-01-2012 10:03PM

irishchris wrote: »

Cheers. But at mo am just trying to get the irish version of netflix working on it as have account with trial but there is no netflix app!? Anyone know why and if i have to do soemthing to get it to appear below the intenet tab where i have youtube vimeo etc.?

Have you update to version 4.4.4?

adox · 15-01-2012 10:05PM

quarryman wrote: »

Thanks. I followed all the instructions to add the unblock.us proxy. Rebooted, seemed fine. Changed my itunes location to US. It informs me my itunes account is only suitable for purchases in Ireland and signs me out, whatever - shouldn't matter right?

Created my US netflix account by going through hidemyass.com.

Go back to Netflix on the ATV and try to login but it keeps kicking me back to the main menu - arggh. :mad:

Anyone else get this?

I don't need to be signed into itunes at the same time do I? Because I'll need to create a US itunes account for that.

Did you have the Irish Netflix store working for you originally? You don't need to mess about with iTunes or set up an American account. Once you've changed the DNS settings you log in as normal into the account you set up in Ireland.
Once you have a Netflix account it works when you travel to other countries. It logs you onto their countries site when you are there. Changing the DNS makes Netflix think you are based in the States when logging in and brings up the US store. After the initial first log in, you won't have to enter your details again. Every time you enter Netflix, it will bring you to the US site, as long as the dns is active. .

irishchris · 15-01-2012 10:14PM

quarryman wrote: »

irishchris wrote: »

Cheers. But at mo am just trying to get the irish version of netflix working on it as have account with trial but there is no netflix app!? Anyone know why and if i have to do soemthing to get it to appear below the intenet tab where i have youtube vimeo etc.?

Have you update to version 4.4.4?

No just realised there is an untethered 4.4.4 version with seasonpass now. Will try that thanks :-)

adox · 15-01-2012 10:16PM

irishchris wrote: »

No just realised there is an untethered 4.4.4 version with seasonpass now. Will try that thanks :-)

I'm on 4.2.2 or something like that, ie and old version and Netflix is showing on my ATV2, albeit not working but I'm sure others have it working on older software versions.

quarryman · 15-01-2012 10:24PM

adox wrote: »

Did you have the Irish Netflix store working for you originally? You don't need to mess about with iTunes or set up an American account. Once you've changed the DNS settings you log in as normal into the account you set up in Ireland.
Once you have a Netflix account it works when you travel to other countries. It logs you onto their countries site when you are there. Changing the DNS makes Netflix think you are based in the States when logging in and brings up the US store. After the initial first log in, you won't have to enter your details again. Every time you enter Netflix, it will bring you to the US site, as long as the dns is active. .

yip had an Irish account.

So i set the DNS back to the automatic one. Tried to enter Netflix again and it worked fine (with the Irish catalogue).

Then went back, put in the DNS from unblock.us and when I try to enter Netflix it just kicks me back the main menu.

I'm using this DNS: 208.122.023.023 as per instructions here.

Is that what you did?

quarryman · 15-01-2012 10:25PM

adox wrote: »

I'm on 4.2.2 or something like that, ie and old version and Netflix is showing on my ATV2, albeit not working but I'm sure others have it working on older software versions.

It didn't work for me until I updated to 4.4.4.

adox · 15-01-2012 10:27PM

quarryman wrote: »

yip had an Irish account.

So i set the DNS back to the automatic one. Tried to enter Netflix again and it worked fine (with the Irish catalogue).

Then went back, put in the DNS from unblock.us and when I try to enter Netflix it just kicks me back the main menu.

I'm using this DNS: 208.122.023.023 as per instructions here.

Is that what you did?

I actually couldn't get Netflix working on my ATV2 , even with the Irish site. I'm using it on my PS3 and doing the equivelent of what you are doing above. I'd maybe suggest rebooting your ATV2 and then try Netflix again.

quarryman · 15-01-2012 10:28PM

adox wrote: »

I actually couldn't get Netflix working on my ATV2 , even with the Irish site. I'm using it on my PS3 and doing the equivelent of what you are doing above. I'd maybe suggest rebooting your ATV2 and then try Netflix again.

ah ok. Well then it's probably an ATV problem. But I reckon you'll need to update to 4.4.4 to get it working (even for the Irish version).

quarryman · 15-01-2012 11:10PM

Ok got it working. Needed to set it up on another pc/iPad first to enable my free unblock.us trial.

So the US selection looks a lot better alright. Anywhere I can compare the 2? I've noticed already that the US catalogue does not have The Inbetweeners so I'm wondering if there's much else missing.

rai555 · 15-01-2012 11:48PM

Seems this tread will roll to "using unblock-us" after trial week expires

blaa85 · 16-01-2012 12:16AM

Reg'stoy wrote: »

Is there a difinitive answer yet folks, as in do we have to sign up to the unblock-us service or will we get cut off; as I never signed up for a free weeks trial.

Yeah, I never signed up for unblock-us with the ps3. just popped in the dns. why are people signing up for trials?

The Sparrow · 16-01-2012 12:21AM

blaa85 wrote: »

Yeah, I never signed up for unblock-us with the ps3. just popped in the dns. why are people signing up for trials?

At some stage, unblock-us will block your access and a screen will come up asking you to enter your email to verify your account status. Obviously if you haven't signed up at that stage, you won't be able to go any further using those DNS settings or after the week trial if you haven't paid for the subscription.

nitromaster · 16-01-2012 12:24AM

No luck setting up the DNS thing with my Wii. Changed the settings on the wii, deleted the save data/channel, and redownloaded and all. Shows up as working when i check it via the browser on the Wii. But an error in the app "Unable to connect to netflix"

Seems to be working on my mac though, any ideas?

Netflix Ireland launched. 1 month free trial

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