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Netflix Mexico

El Jefe - 6-22-2013 at 07:00 PM

Anyone have experience watching Mexican Netflix? How is their English language selection compared to US?

Thinking of getting a smart TV.

DaliDali - 6-22-2013 at 08:41 PM

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Originally posted by El Jefe
Anyone have experience watching Mexican Netflix? How is their English language selection compared to US?

Thinking of getting a smart TV.


The USA version has a far better selection of movies and less Spanish language ones.

When I surf Netflix, while connected to a proxy server in the USA, it is obvious.
Yet I am still confounded as to how to get my Western Digital TV box to display those USA selections.

My proxy server provider (Strong VPN) says I need a specially tweaked router to get past this.

A direct cable connection from the Telmex Infinitum provided router, to the WDTV box doesn't cut it.

CortezBlue - 6-22-2013 at 09:18 PM

Easy fix



https://www.overplay.net/

[Edited on 6-23-2013 by CortezBlue]

Bajaboy - 6-22-2013 at 09:31 PM

just got done watching Netflix here in BA...we have our account in the States...the selection is tweaked a bit when we're down here but overall not too much different.

El Jefe - 6-22-2013 at 09:43 PM

I thought about a VPN router but according to my internet provider Osmar the VPN would substantially cut my data speed. But I don't understand if what CortezBlue is suggesting is the same thing.

But maybe establishing an account in the states first like Bajaboy did is the way to go. Hmm.

CortezBlue - 6-22-2013 at 11:26 PM

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Originally posted by El Jefe
I thought about a VPN router but according to my internet provider Osmar the VPN would substantially cut my data speed. But I don't understand if what CortezBlue is suggesting is the same thing.

But maybe establishing an account in the states first like Bajaboy did is the way to go. Hmm.


overplay has a super dns program that i use.

it is not a vpn and does not slow down your speed

you can try it free

i use mine with a buffalo router and it supports my sonos with pandora and rhapsody but not slacker. also amazon video and cloud player

chuckie - 6-23-2013 at 04:41 AM

I subscribed to Netflix a few months ago, by responding to an ad for a free trial on MSN. I was in Mexico at the time, I have done nothing and get all the movies in their suite, I am annoyed from time to time by spanish subtitles, but watch a film a day...In Mulege...

El Jefe - 6-23-2013 at 06:28 AM

Thanks guys!

willyAirstream - 6-23-2013 at 06:51 AM

The mexSelection has grown ten fold in the last year. They are adding about 12 movies per week . Your netflix homepage will only show you about 100 movies out of the 10,000 plus titles.

chuckie - 6-23-2013 at 07:04 AM

Correcto..use the search feature lotsa stuff

CortezBlue - 6-23-2013 at 05:55 PM

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Originally posted by chuckie
I subscribed to Netflix a few months ago, by responding to an ad for a free trial on MSN. I was in Mexico at the time, I have done nothing and get all the movies in their suite, I am annoyed from time to time by spanish subtitles, but watch a film a day...In Mulege...


Trust me, you are only getting a small amount compared to the USA contract.

It is better to setup a VPN or dns system to get Netflix USA.

Unless you are happy with what you have. In that case you are good to go, but then you would already know that.

Never mind

chuckie - 6-23-2013 at 06:05 PM

I'm Ok...I had netflix in the states, there are only so many movies you can watch in a year...

CortezBlue - 6-23-2013 at 07:30 PM

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Originally posted by chuckie
I'm Ok...I had netflix in the states, there are only so many movies you can watch in a year...


So many movies......so little time

Marla Daily - 6-23-2013 at 08:11 PM

We bought a Vizio smart TV, drove it to Loreto, installed it, and Netflix didn't work. Vizio customer service told us that U.S. smart TVs do not work in Mexico. Only smart TVs made in Mexico work in Mexico! Different computer chip setups. (Smart TVs are $$$$ in Mexico!)

So we switched out the smart TV for an extra Sony flat screen we had. With an HDMI adapter between laptop and TV, we watch U.S. Netflix in Loreto all the time. There is a video on You Tube that tells you how to set it all up.

El Jefe - 6-23-2013 at 08:49 PM

Marla! That's a pretty smart TV that you can drive all the way to Loreto!

But seriously, thanks for that info. We have been debating whether to bring one down after summer vacation up north or to just get it here at Costco.

So do you get a good hi def picture on your Sony hooked to the computer?

chuckie - 6-24-2013 at 05:24 AM

I have a Vizio, bought at Wamart in the US..dunno if its smart, guess I could ask it....Pic quality is excellent hooked to laptop

CortezBlue - 6-24-2013 at 05:58 AM

So here are some options:

1. Slingbox: WIth slingbox and a good internet service you can hook your cable or satellite and watch it via the internet in Mexico. Great option with all of the pay per view programs and video on demand (VOD)

2. Roku: A great little box with tons of options. However, if you want Netflix or Amazon on demand, Note, you have to activate your Netflix and most services in the USA or you will not be able to watch many USA programming, even with a VPN service.

3. Google TV, like Roku, but much more limited.

For Music

1. Sonos, man I couldn't live without my Sonos. Rhapsody, Pandora and XM radio are awesome.

I have all of the above and use Overplay.net Super DNS service and all work great, as if I am in the USA.

CortezBlue - 6-24-2013 at 06:02 AM

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Originally posted by El Jefe
Marla! That's a pretty smart TV that you can drive all the way to Loreto!

But seriously, thanks for that info. We have been debating whether to bring one down after summer vacation up north or to just get it here at Costco.

So do you get a good hi def picture on your Sony hooked to the computer?


I think the key is this. If you buy a Smart TV in the USA, setup the Smart TV in the USA and activate the services that you want. I had a similar problem with my Roku. When I tried to activate it in Mexico, it would not allow me to log in using my USA Netflix account. However, on my Ipad I was able to watch Netflix Mexico, without any problems. I took the Roku back to the US, reset the unit to factory default, loaded all of my services that I wanted and it worked fine. And once I activated my VPN in Mexico, I got it all!!

El Jefe - 6-24-2013 at 08:24 AM

Thanks Blue! Great info.

MitchMan - 6-24-2013 at 10:41 AM

You people are awesome.

dtutko1 - 6-24-2013 at 01:00 PM

What kind of internet connection do you have in order to download Netflix? I was told I coudn't do it with my banda ancha. Si or no? Next question With my banda ancha usb stick what type/brand on modem do I need to set up a wifi zone for my tablet

monoloco - 6-24-2013 at 01:21 PM

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Originally posted by dtutko1
What kind of internet connection do you have in order to download Netflix? I was told I coudn't do it with my banda ancha. Si or no? Next question With my banda ancha usb stick what type/brand on modem do I need to set up a wifi zone for my tablet
Hope you guys are having a good summer. I don't see why you couldn't use Netflix with your Banda Ancha except for the fact that you'll burn through your bandwidth after 2 or 3 movies. When you come back sign up for the wireless service in our hood and you'll be able to use Netflix with no limits. If you want to stick with Banda Ancha I have a Global Surfer modem I've never used that you can try out.

[Edited on 6-24-2013 by monoloco]

msteve1014 - 6-24-2013 at 04:05 PM

I have a slingbox and am very happy with it. Only pay for tv at one house and get the same service anywhere. I record things off the dvr late at night on to my hard drive so I don't have to stream during the day when service slows down.

CortezBlue - 6-24-2013 at 10:14 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by dtutko1
What kind of internet connection do you have in order to download Netflix? I was told I coudn't do it with my banda ancha. Si or no? Next question With my banda ancha usb stick what type/brand on modem do I need to set up a wifi zone for my tablet


You really need an unlimited internet service like I have in San Felipe using WiMax.
You will be broke watching just one movie.

Also, I use another device that I did not mention, it is a Popcorn Hour. With this box you can rip DVD's or BluRay movies using Slysoft software and archive movies to watch while you are in Mexico.

meme - 6-29-2013 at 09:25 AM

Does this overplay seem to work A-Ok all the time with your Wi Max router in San Felipe Cortez? My Roku also did not work right in Mx. They told me they have no rights in Mx. So now I have a Smart TV I am tryng to get set up but having issues with, many I think are Mx related.

TRY DIS ON FOR SIZE

DavidE - 6-29-2013 at 11:27 AM

http://viooz.co/movies/