Dunno why I'd need to go there though as netflix already installed and logged into as a stand alone

(will go try now though.... just to see!)

I only did it as I wanted to see what would happen if tried to log into my account on the US site to add a device that's got Netflix using US server, but not UK server.

I got the same when I went to the www. page.

Still works fine as a standalone currently..

When my trial ran out my Apple TV still showed US content but when i tried to play them it wouldn't play such shows as Breaking Bad Season 3.

I gave up on my Apple TV.. the vouchers just seemed to be too complicated and I didn't know which ebay seller to trust etc...

However, I DID find out that by switching my Apple TV to US I can watch NHL highlights etc which is fab

Netflix support eventually got back to me with the unhelpful generic response of 'turn it off and turn it on again', which would have been relevant if I was having trouble accessing all content, not just a few isolated cases. I tried it anyway, but as expected it made no difference.

However, I have subsequently managed to find a way of playing these rogue items. My normal practice is to use the button in the middle of the four-way control on the Apple TV remote to select items on screen and drill-down through menu options, and I usually drill-down all the way to the programme description, which is when I was getting the error message. However, I have discovered that if I press the play/pause button when the programme icon is selected (i.e. the menu level above accessing its description), I am able to play the programme. Not sure yet what will happen I get to the end of the first episode of Breaking Bad, since I can't currently access the series list, but keeping my fingers crossed!

Surprised more people haven't encountered this problem - maybe I'm the only one contributing to this thread who isn't accessing US content on their Apple TV! - but hope this info will be of help to anyone who is.

http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/25/n...2011-earnings/

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118049190.html?cmpid=RSS|News|LatestNews

Also looks like Amazon are planning their own streaming-only service in the States at a lower-price point that Netflix. If that happens than Lovefilm could indeed be re-branded (Amazon-Instant?)

http://files.shareholder.com/downloa...0Q4%202011.pdf

I use it for watching Netflix, stuff from my NAS and catchup TV services, It's a great little box once hacked (which was silly easy... Do apple even care lol)

Thanks for the tip, watched Centurion last night and Toy Story 3. Always used my Xbox for UK content, last night used a Wii for US, quality was not as bad as I thought it would be.

Cheers.

I guess there's nothing wrong in the legal sense of using a VPN to watch US content? [/possiblesillyquestion]

Got an email last night to say my unblockus trial has ended.
Logging into US Netflix on my iPhone App is blocked and trying to access a webpage brings up a trial has ended please sign up to continue using unblockus DNS server, but strangely still able to connect through Wii still.
I wonder how long that will last. I don't mind paying, but may as well see how long I can go before I need to do so.

I confess I have had a thought a long the same lines, but all I have done is changed some settings on a game console.

I think any legal issues could be between the UK rights holder and the VOD supplier for making it so easy.

Yeah, same here. It's been running (free) on the WII for a couple of weeks now, even though I re-set internet settings!

It must be something to do with the way the WII is identified - I wonder if it will take a full factory re-set to get netflix back to UK!

Not that I'm complaining...

no, you just use automatic dns not manual and you'll be back to UK no problem

Just create a second wireless connection and leave the DNS alone and then that way you can switch between the two by choosing either connection 1 or 2.
On mine I've got connection 1 for UK Netflix and connection 2 for US Netflix. That way I've got the best of both worlds as they've both got stuff the other one hasn't.

ive cancelled my account

i just got fed up with the way they put new content on.

theres no "view by date uploaded" so everytime you want to see if anything new's been added you have to browse each genre.

Plus there isnt the content at the moment to justify paying £6 a month on top of the sky subscription

I thought the new stuff pops up in the "What's New" section... admittedly, not always...

my "new releases" row has been the same for the last 2 weeks.

i dont have a whats new section so to speak, unless ive missed it

What you see all depends on what your rating preferences have been.

Yes, I've found myself using LoveFilm streaming more because of the superior navigation options. I even tried rating loads of the items on Netflix to give their algorithm something to work on, but I'm still not seeing a lot I actually want to view in their suggestions.

the suggestion/rating thing is nice but it shouldnt be the main way for them to show you whats available.

i know the argument is "oh when theres thousands of movies ill need it.

but what i need is a list to place all the ones i want to watch in the future and to be able to sort them by upload date.

the rating/suggestion thing looks like a way to find out what movies/tv i like so they can sell targeted adverts to me in the future or something.

because it doesnt really have any other function than to suggest movies you werent looking for in the first place.

can someone give an easy step by step thing to get the wii set up on netflix and how to set it up for USA streaming

do you need to pay a certain amount each month then?

woaaahhhh ive done it via my router and im amazed at the amount of stuff available to the US site and I'LL definately leave it on the USA mode

Have a look at this link
http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...3&postcount=23