Couldn’t watch US tv shows from another country using NordVPN MiBox

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Hey guys, just wanted to ask if anyone is doing the same as me and having connectivity issues like “hulu has detected that you are using a vpn”, “disney+ is not available in your country” or just won’t have an option to play an episode in Hulu just browse thru the list can be done.

I was having no issues doing that for the previous month and even before that using the same vpn. I am not sure if this is a vpn issue or more of a platform issue. Because I can still access US Streaming sites thru my ipad/mac with nordvpn on.

Anyways, if we have a similar case do you have any resolution for this issue? I hope you can share it with me.

Thanks!!!

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When such errors appear, what usually helps is reinstalling/clearing the streaming apps cache. You can also try disabling Threat Protection Lite and connecting to different servers to check if that helps

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I got the same issue and in the exact same device. It started to happen two weeks ago and nothing works and it’s frustrating. I mean on mobile and laptop works fine but i guess you understand me because it’s just so much comfortable with a mibox. I’ve tried everything, clear cache, force stop, uninstall and reinstall the app, try every server available and nothing works :confused:

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Same problem here, this is what the nordvpn support said:

AGENT (Freddie): Please visit dnsleaktest.com/ while being connected to NordVPN and perform both of these steps:

Take a screenshot of the IP address that is shown on the main screen of the website;

Click “Extended test”, wait for the test to fully finish and take a screenshot of the IP addresses shown in the result.This information will help me identify whether there are any issues with your connection.Please make sure to upload both of the screenshots in .jpg or .png format.A guide for taking a screenshot on various systems can be found here:https://support.nordvpn.com/1478741782You can click the “Options”/Paper clip icon below this chat and then click “Send a file”.

USER: I did it few hours ago, doing it now

AGENT (Freddie): Okay.

USER: give me a moment

AGENT (Freddie): Take your time.

USER: Thanks for waiting

USER: downloadable message

USER: downloadable message

USER: it shows cloudflare because in the nordvpn app I selected 1.1.1.1 DNS, with nordvpn automatic dns doesn’t work neither

AGENT (Freddie): Try using the NordVPN DNS addresses there and redo the test:103.86.96.100 and 103.86.99.100

USER: I have to set them in the nordvpn app, right?

AGENT (Freddie): Yes.

USER: downloadable message

USER: downloadable message

AGENT (Freddie): Got it.

AGENT (Freddie): The problem of such DNS addresses being visible while using the VPN connection on TV devices has been reported to our developer team.With these DNS results being visible it can be expected that you will not be able to access some websites or streaming services, as the locations of the public IP and the DNS address are different.Nevertheless, the developers are aware of the issue and are currently working on a solution.However, we would rather not give you an estimation when we do not actually have one for certain.Telling you that it will take 5 days and if in reality, it ends up taking 2 months - would be bad for both sides involved.We understand that waiting is rather frustrating, and we can only apologize in the name of the company.

USER: But with the cloudflare dns it shows uk and it gives the same exact problem :confused:

AGENT (Freddie): Streaming with different DNS addresses may not work.

With nordvpn dns dnsleak shows Frankfurt, but with cloudflare dns (1.1.1.1) it shows UK. After the chat I tried the google’s DNS (8.8.8.8), it shows UK but still no Disney+/BBC so I’m pretty sure that there is another problem

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Guys, it’s finally working again

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I’ve never come across this threat protection lite, but i’ll go check and try this. But clearing/reinstalling didnt do anything :sob:

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Omg that’s true! I did the same but nothing changed, still couldn’t connect. Please let me know in case you find some resolution :cry:

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Thank you for taking the time to post this. Unfortunately i guess we’re just gonna have to wait :confused:

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Thank you for the update! Even the smartDNS is confirmed to be working too.

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I’ve also seen that disabling LAN feature in Nords settings helps, you can give that a go, else try reaching out to their support for more help

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Hey, have you found any solution? :sob:

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That’s nice! Let me give that a try. Hope it works for me too!

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Unfortunately no. I am using my ipad to stream lately. :weary_face: