How to Set Up DNS on Apple TV
Setting up the popular Apple TV to use Unlocator Smart DNS is a very simple process. Please see the instructions below. They might differ a bit depending in which model of the Apple TV you have.
Apple TV 4+
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- On your Apple TV Menu choose the "Settings" option
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- Select network
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- Click on the Wi-Fi button at the top
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- Choose your Network
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- This will take you to your Wi-Fi configuration where you will see configure DNS option at the bottom of the page
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- Confirm that you want to set DNS manually
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- Select configure DNS option and select Manual then enter the following DNS Number: 185.037.037.037
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- Go to settings and select sleep now
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- Go ahead and Unplug the Apple TV power cord
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- Wait ten seconds
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- Plug the cable back in on your Apple TV
Apple TV 1, 2 & 3
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- Open up the Apple TV and go to the Settings > General > Network.
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- Then go ahead and select Wi-Fi for wireless network or Ethernet if you are using a wired connection. If you have not already setup a Wi-Fi connection you will have to choose your network and input your password for the Wi-Fi again if needed.
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- Select Configure DNS and select Manual.
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- Enter following number and click Done: 185.037.037.037.
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- On the Network screen please verify that the DNS numbers you have just entered are present.
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- To make sure the US Apps are present on your Apple TV please go to the Settings > General > iTunes Store > Location.
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- Select United States.
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- Go to settings and select Sleep now.
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- Go ahead and Unplug the Apple TV power cord.
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- Wait ten seconds.
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- Plug the cable back in on your Apple TV.