Netflix Ireland launched. 1 month free trial

Daxve · 20-01-2012 12:28AM

Got the same email. US Netflix still works on my PS3 but the BBC iplayer and 4oD both require email address verification by unblockus to use them so no payment no use.

I never registered the PS3 trail just changed the DNS but I did register the following day when I set it up on a spare laptop as I couldn't proceed with the setup without registering. I used a spare email account I have for registering for things like this which is in no way connected to any of my PS3 accounts so they must be checking the IP address. I'll check the US netflix again tomorrow.

Snake Plisken · 20-01-2012 01:42AM

thinking of going for it and taking Unblock US for 12 months, just wondering is it tied to your ip address at home? i.e. if you say bring your ipad to a different address will it just say nope your not at your registered ip address and you can't use unblock US?

The Sparrow · 20-01-2012 02:01AM

I ended up just signing up for a new trial with unblock-us with a new email address and it all works fine again. I'll keep doing that for a few weeks and if the service from them remains consistent, I'll sign up and pay then.

I would be hesitant about taking a 12 month sub though... It is better value but you never know when these things get shut or stop working. Like megaupload today!

Frank Black · 20-01-2012 08:59AM

The Sparrow wrote: »

I would be hesitant about taking a 12 month sub though... It is better value but you never know when these things get shut or stop working. Like megaupload today!

How much is the 12month sub as a matter of interest - in work and all those sites are blocked?

Kenny Logins · 20-01-2012 09:28AM

black francis wrote: »

How much is the 12month sub as a matter of interest - in work and all those sites are blocked?

$4.99 pm or $49.99 pa.

podgeandrodge · 20-01-2012 10:20AM

Kenny Logins wrote: »

$4.99 pm or $49.99 pa.

you sure? I thought it was $4.99 pm or $49 per year?

Frank Black · 20-01-2012 10:57AM

podgeandrodge wrote: »

you sure? I thought it was $4.99 pm or $49 per year?

What's the difference?

other than the 99c.

Wheeker · 20-01-2012 11:46AM

I couldn't get "unblock-us" to work, don't know what I did wrong. I tried manually changing the DNS settings, but on restarting the PC the original DNS settings came back. Then I tried dowloading the Setup App, got it installed, input my e-mail address when I tried to configure, but it just kept coming up "Status: not found", then it kept going off & on again & I lost my internet connection. I restarted the PC & the app had disappeared

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From what others have said I thought this would be easy. Could my Anti-virus or Firewall be blocking it? I also have a Dynamic DNS updater installed for remote connection, maybe this is the issue? Sorry, I get a bit lost with IP configuration

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podgeandrodge · 20-01-2012 02:16PM

black francis wrote: »

What's the difference?

other than the 99c.

sorry, my browser showed $1.99 and $19.99 this morning unless Kenny made an edit earlier to fix the amount. I need new glasses!

Nyan Cat · 20-01-2012 02:29PM

im really interested in this, i read that 30% of content is subtitled. i wonder if anyone has experience with this? ill probably use the free trial but im curious. i hope that 30% is not ONLY foreign films. some tv and english movies too

6.99 is great if so

jimmycrackcorm · 20-01-2012 02:48PM

The Sparrow wrote: »

Well my free trial with unblock-us is over but I can still use those DNS settings to access Netflix USA. But the kicker is that I no longer have access to BBC Iplayer.

I'm trying to use the DNS settings from playmoTV which is the same thing but free for the moment and it is also letting me access Netflix USA. But although I can get into Iplayer, every time I click on a programme to watch it says that there is an error and it is not available. Same with ITV Player unfortunately.

I really liked having the Iplayer so I might just pay the unblock-us fee.

Have you tried adding your normal isp DNS in the network connection settings advanced? It's possible iPlayer is not finding an address purely through the unblock-us dns and it will then fall back to any additional dns servers added in the advanced dns list...

Justin10 · 20-01-2012 03:14PM

Anyone know when there to update the stuff on the irish site?

Do-more · 20-01-2012 03:34PM

I tried the playmo settings on my Sony Blu ray player but no joy, it's not on their list of supported equipment but as the PS3 is I was hoping it would work but no dice.

the corpo · 20-01-2012 03:55PM

Over a week now with the unblock dns settings and I've not been cut off. Really finding some fantastic stuff in the US library, but I wish it had better browsing on the ps3, ie, search by director/actor etc.
On the iPad version it shows you 'you might also like' when checking a title, shame it's not in the ps3 version, unless there are some shortcuts I'm missing...

Kenny Logins · 20-01-2012 04:06PM

podgeandrodge wrote: »

sorry, my browser showed $1.99 and $19.99 this morning unless Kenny made an edit earlier to fix the amount. I need new glasses!

...and a new keyboard? It is €4.99 pm and €49.99 pa.

ShaneU · 20-01-2012 04:10PM

Sky Go doesn't work on the xbox if you change the DNS settings, I'd have to switch back and forth all the time.

cgc5483 · 20-01-2012 06:39PM

Does anyone know how it checks if you have subscription or not?

OR do you have to sign in on the webpage or something?

Dodge · 20-01-2012 06:47PM

cgc5483 wrote: »

Does anyone know how it checks if you have subscription or not?

OR do you have to sign in on the webpage or something?

Netflix? You have to log into your account (you may be automatically logged in) so it knows...

cgc5483 · 20-01-2012 06:52PM

Dodge wrote: »

Netflix? You have to log into your account (you may be automatically logged in) so it knows...

Sorry realised not clear. I was referring to the unblock-us bit

20-01-2012 07:03PM

Just so people know, when new stuff is added it doesn't always show up in tje New Releases catagory. On the US version Amigo has now been added but you have to search for it. Happy as hell that it is on there as I've been looking forward to it for years.

Dodge · 20-01-2012 07:04PM

Oh ok. To use certain parts of their service you need to sign up on thier website (with e-mail)

I changed the DNS settings on my PS3 on Monday or Tuesday. I didn't sign up for anythng

Patsy fyre · 20-01-2012 07:24PM

ShaneU wrote: »

Sky Go doesn't work on the xbox if you change the DNS settings, I'd have to switch back and forth all the time.

Ah that sucks.
Was going to do this to get the extra content but could not live without Skygo on the xbox. Ahhwel, will have to hope they update the Irish Netflix.

The Sparrow · 20-01-2012 07:43PM

Patsy fyre wrote: »

Ah that sucks.
Was going to do this to get the extra content but could not live without Skygo on the xbox. Ahhwel, will have to hope they update the Irish Netflix.

It would only take about 30 seconds to switch between the DNS settings for this and Sky Go.

Mr. Fancypants · 20-01-2012 07:55PM

If you are running Chrome you can get an instant queue like the US have by installing the following extension
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/kmdelealkajgbcbeglojcnooolhbdlgo

Useful for adding a bunch of things to watch later.

Bad Panda · 20-01-2012 08:01PM

So I'm enjoying Netflix except for one thing:

The content that's viewable when you login. Is there a comprehensive list of what's actually available in Ireland anywhere? The search function sucks.

marcbrophy · 20-01-2012 08:32PM

mbroaders wrote: »

If you are running Chrome you can get an instant queue like the US have by installing the following extension
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/kmdelealkajgbcbeglojcnooolhbdlgo

Useful for adding a bunch of things to watch later.

Nice find!!

Jilm · 20-01-2012 08:37PM

mbroaders wrote: »

If you are running Chrome you can get an instant queue like the US have by installing the following extension
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/kmdelealkajgbcbeglojcnooolhbdlgo

Useful for adding a bunch of things to watch later.

Here's a Greasemonkey script for Firefox users that also adds Instant Queue support.

https://userscripts.org/scripts/show/115329

theavenger · 20-01-2012 08:44PM

Im having a bit of trouble with netflix on my ps3, im connected to the us site.
On the main screen i can't actually browse anything as it just flicks through from the start to the finish of the genre category. Has anybody got the same problem

The Sparrow · 20-01-2012 08:48PM

marcbrophy wrote: »

Nice find!!

Jilm wrote: »

Here's a Greasemonkey script for Firefox users that also adds Instant Queue support.

https://userscripts.org/scripts/show/115329

If you use either of those, would the Instant Queue then be available on your PS3 or Xbox?

marcbrophy · 20-01-2012 09:50PM

The Sparrow wrote: »

If you use either of those, would the Instant Queue then be available on your PS3 or Xbox?

These are both browser based scripts to get the tab for 'instant queue' and the various buttons for 'add to instant queue' to show up when you don't have a US netflix account.

However, I was gonna test that if I created some items in a queue to watch, would this then show up in the ps3 or xbox app? (I doubt it would, but wanted to check)

Problem is, that whilst these scripts give me the tabs and buttons that I need to use a queue, the queue doesn't actually work for me to test the consoles! I just get the below error

Netflix Site Error

We were unable to process your request.

Please go to the Netflix home page by clicking the button below.

Netflix Home

Does the queue work for anyone else?

Netflix Ireland launched. 1 month free trial

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