How to Download and Install Surfshark on Samsung Smart TV
As the popularity of online streaming services continues to grow, it is becoming increasingly important to protect your privacy and security while browsing the internet. One way to do this is by using a virtual private network (VPN) like Surfshark. And, if you want to watch your favorite shows on a Samsung Smart TV, you can install Surfshark directly onto your device. Heres how to do it.
Step 1: Create a Surfshark account
To start, you need to create a Surfshark account. Go to the Surfshark website and click on the Get Started button. Follow the prompts to create an account and select the plan that is right for you.
Step 2: Install the Surfshark app on your Samsung Smart TV
Unfortunately, Surfshark doesnt have a native app for Samsung Smart TVs yet. But, theres a workaround that you can use to get Surfshark on your Samsung Smart TV. It involves using a feature called Smart DNS.
To do this, you need to configure your Smart DNS on your Samsung Smart TV. Here are the steps:
1. Go to the home screen of your Samsung Smart TV and navigate to Settings using your remote.
2. Scroll down to Network and select it.
3. Click on Network Status and take note of your IP address.
4. Go back to the main network screen and select IP Settings.
5. Choose DNS Settings and set the DNS server to Manual.
6. Enter the following values for the Smart DNS settings:
Manual DNS server: 185.228.168.168
Alternate DNS server: 185.228.168.169
7. Save the settings and exit the menu.
Step 3: Connect to Surfshark via Smart DNS
Now that you have configured your Samsung Smart TV with Smart DNS, its time to connect to Surfshark. This is a simple process that involves accessing Surfsharks website on your Samsung Smart TV. Heres how to do it:
1. Go to the web browser on your Samsung Smart TV and go to the Surfshark website.
2. Log in to your Surfshark account.
3. Choose the location that you want to connect to and select the Smart DNS tab.
4. Follow the instructions to add your TVs IP address to your Smart DNS settings.
Congratulations! Youve successfully installed Surfshark on your Samsung Smart TV using Smart DNS. Now, you can enjoy watching your favorite shows while keeping your online activity private and secure. |
