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This tutorial will show you how to set up MediaStreamer on your LG Smart TV.

MediaStreamer is a DNS service designed to improve your streaming experience. Since LG TVs do not natively support VPN, you can use MediaStreamer as an alternative for streaming.

Note: MediaStreamer is not a VPN and does not offer the privacy and security benefits of a VPN. MediaStreamer does not have a graphical user interface. You cannot change locations on MediaStreamer.

Note: This tutorial was written using an LG TV Web OS Version 10.3.0-250. The steps to changing the DNS should be similar on most LG Smart TVs.

If you have:

  • an Android device or
  • an iOS device and an AirPlay 2-compatible LG TV,

you can mirror content to your LG TV without using MediaStreamer.

Jump to…

1. Register your IP address on the ExpressVPN website
2. Get your MediaStreamer server IP addresses
3. Configure the settings on your LG TV
Restore DNS settings
Cast or mirror from your device to LG TV

1. Register your IP address on the ExpressVPN website

  1. Log into the ExpressVPN+ portal. If prompted, enter your email and click Send Code.ExpressVPN sign in screen.
  2. Enter the verification code sent to your email.
  3. Select your profile picture and click DNS Settings.ExpressVPN dashboard showing the profile menu and the "DNS Settings" option highlighted.
  4. Under IP address registration, click Register my IP address. If it already reads “registered” next to your IP address, there is no need to select this option again.ExpressVPN IP address registration screen with Register my IP address highlighted.
  5. Toggle Automatically register my IP address on. This is recommended as it automatically tracks changes to your IP address.ExpressVPN IP address registration screen with Automatically register my IP address toggle highlighted.

Once you have enabled Automatically register my IP address, be sure to keep your registered IP address updated by periodically signing in to your account on the ExpressVPN website. Alternatively, you can use the ExpressVPN app (on any device) while connected to the same network as your LG Smart TV. These actions grant the devices on your network continued access to MediaStreamer.

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2. Get your MediaStreamer server IP addresses

  1. Go to the ExpressVPN Setup page. If prompted, enter your email and click Send Code.ExpressVPN sign in screen.
  2. Enter the verification code sent to your email.
  3. Under Applications, select Network & smart home to open the dropdown menu. From there, click MediaStreamer.The Set up your apps page in the ExpressVPN+ portal, showing the "Network & smart home" dropdown menu, and "MediaStreamer" as a highlighted option.
  4. You will find your DNS server IP addresses on the right side, under MediaStreamer IP#1 and MediaStreamer IP #2.The Configure MediaStreamer page in the ExpressVPN+ portal.

Keep this browser window open. You will need this information for the setup later.

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3. Configure the settings on your LG TV

  1. On your LG Smart TV remote, click the Settings icon..Select General.LG TV settings screen with General selected.
  2. Choose Network.LG TV General settings screen with Network selected.
  3. Depending on your existing Smart TV setup, select Wired Connection (Ethernet) or Wi-Fi Connection.LG TV Internet Connection screen with Wi-Fi selected.
  4. Select Advanced Settings.LG TV Wi-Fi Connection screen with Advanced Settings selected.
  5. Choose Edit.LG TV Advanced Wi-Fi Settings screen with Edit selected.
  6. Uncheck the box for Set Automatically.LG TV Edit settings screen with Set Automatically unchecked.
  7. In the DNS field, enter the MediaStreamer address you found previously. Select Enter.LG TV DNS Server screen.
  8. Click Connect.LG TV Edit screen with Connect button highlighted.
  9. Reboot your TV if prompted.

Congrats! You have now configured your LG Smart TV to use ExpressVPN’s MediaStreamer.

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Restore DNS settings

To restore your original DNS settings, repeat the steps above but check the box next to Set automatically in the “Edit IP” settings.

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Cast or mirror from your device to LG TV

Casting and mirroring are wireless technologies that allow you to stream content from your device to an LG TV. These options are commonly available on Android and Windows devices.

Alternatively, you can connect your LG TV to a VPN router, a manually configured VPN, or a virtual VPN router. Under this option, you do not need to cast or mirror content from your device to your LG TV. You simply need a VPN-connected LG TV to stream the content.

Note: AirPlay or AirPlay 2 usage while connected to the VPN is currently not optimized. We recommend you disconnect from the VPN while using Airplay.

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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