Netflix movies in CR

[crhomebuilder]

I’ve read about some members commenting about watching movies from Netflix here in CR. I’m wondering how you get the signal from the internet on your TV. My TV has various inputs and I’m trying to figure out if I need to connect my computer to the TV or just a LAN plug from my router?

[DavidCMurray]

You’ll be happier using Netflix here if you connect via a VPN (“virtual private network”) that makes it appear to Netflix that you’re in the U.S. The selection of programming that Netflix offers to Costa Rican customers is much more limited than what they provide to U.S. customers.

If you Google “Strong VPN” and “Witopia”, you’ll get links to two VPNs that have good reputations. The monthly costs are not back breakers. And these two VPNs won’t slow down your streaming speed.

We’re running an experiment right now with our Internet provider in which we use a Western Digital streaming device that gives you access to Netflix, Hulu Plus and a number of others. See

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005KOZNBW/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i01

You will, however, still have to pay for Netflix and Hulu Plus (if you want it). The WD box connects wirelessly to your router and uses an HDMI connection to connect to the TV.

If you have another source of programming (SkyTV, cable, etc), you may also want an HDMI switching device if your TV doesn’t have a second HDMI input.

[clayton]

Can you use a Roku to pick up your wireless signal. It plugs right into your TV ?

[DavidCMurray]

When I looked into Roku a couple of years ago, I learned that they could detect your IP address here in Costa Rica and wouldn’t serve you. Dunno if that has changed. But if you enroll in a VPN, you can make it look to Roku as if you’re dialing in from the U.S. Then (I think) it should work.

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