Geolocalized Apps on LG Smart TV

[Ferrarista]

I have an LG Smart TV and I would like to install geoblocked apps and view geolocalized content (Italian). I set a VPN server using an Asus AX88U in Italy (with OpenVPN but this can be changed). How can I connect the TV only to the VPN server?
The point is that I don't want to filter the whole traffic through the VPN as it would slow down my connection. I want to filter only the data traffic of the smart TV.

 

[eibgrad]

Either the client (TV in this case) must support OpenVPN itself, thus creating a direct connection, OR, your router on the client side needs to support OpenVPN and PBR (policy based routing). Since you made no mention of what you're using on the client side, I don't know if it's possible.

Sometimes it can be more practical to use a secondary router on the client side that's daisy-chained behind the primary, provided that secondary router supports OpenVPN, then have the TV connected to it over wire or wireless. The downside is that you'll probably lose access to features like Chromecast on the TV since that only works if the target of the casting and TV are on the *same* IP network.

 

[sfx2000]

Either the client (TV in this case) must support OpenVPN itself, thus creating a direct connection, OR, your router on the client side needs to support OpenVPN and PBR (policy based routing). Since you made no mention of what you're using on the client side, I don't know if it's possible.

Sometimes it can be more practical to use a secondary router on the client side that's daisy-chained behind the primary, provided that secondary router supports OpenVPN, then have the TV connected to it over wire or wireless. The downside is that you'll probably lose access to features like Chromecast on the TV since that only works if the target of the casting and TV are on the *same* IP network.

yep

 

[Ferrarista]

My question was more about installing (or modifying the software to that purpose) a VPN client on the LG TV. As I said it does not have to be OpenVPN as my server router also supports other protocols (it is an AX88U with merlin firmware).
About the option of using a dedicated router, I am open at the moment. I am using the modem/router provided by the ISP but I can substitute it (I have internet via Coax cable) with another one supporting VPN clients.

 

[ColinTaylor]

My question was more about installing ... a VPN client on the LG TV.

This would appear to a question more suited to a forum that's dedicated to (LG) TVs rather than SNB.

You didn't state what model TV you have or what OS it uses. If it's an Android TV can you not install a VPN client from the Play Store? If it's not an Android based TV then your best bet would be to try and find an LG owners forum.

 

[Ferrarista]

It is a LG C4 with WebOS 24

 

[ColinTaylor]

It is a LG C4 with WebOS 24

The top hit in a google search was a reddit post that linked to this:

How to set up Surfshark Smart DNS for LG TV

In this tutorial, you will learn how to set up Smart DNS on your LG Smart TV. It’s a handy method that allows you to use some of the VPN functions on devices if you can’t install a VPN in the usual...

support.surfshark.com

Also this:

Set Up SmartDNS VPN feature on LG TV

To configure your LG TV for the Smart DNS VPN feature, you would need to follow these steps: On the device you're currently using, ensure that you're connected to the same network that is used fo...

support.nordvpn.com

 

[m0rF1uS]

The top hit in a google search was a reddit post that linked to this:

How to set up Surfshark Smart DNS for LG TV

In this tutorial, you will learn how to set up Smart DNS on your LG Smart TV. It’s a handy method that allows you to use some of the VPN functions on devices if you can’t install a VPN in the usual...

support.surfshark.com

Also this:

Set Up SmartDNS VPN feature on LG TV

To configure your LG TV for the Smart DNS VPN feature, you would need to follow these steps: On the device you're currently using, ensure that you're connected to the same network that is used fo...

support.nordvpn.com

I’m not sure what kind of apps this user is intending to use, but if it’s streaming apps /since the device is a TV/ smart dns services are not going to do the trick. Tried it and most do not work. Max is not supported and it doesn’t work on Nord smart dns, same I think was the case with Hulu. Netflix was okay last year, but with their new implementation for account sharing /the device using the app needs to connect to your home WiFi on a regular basis/, results will be limited as well.

 

[sfx2000]

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[sfx2000]

It is a LG C4 with WebOS 24

I have a 55" OLED B2 - it's pretty awesome as a stand-alone set - it doesn't need the internet to work..

That being said - I absolutely do not trust it with an internet connection - and it's mostly around viewing data it can collect and share upstream...