From fat 40 pound televisions, we have progressed to a much smarter and capable device that fits in our pockets, has better screen resolution, sound and detail. Who knew technology would advance so much? And the best part is that you don’t even need to connect it with a power source, it’s on the go, everywhere and anywhere. This is one reason why many people prefer watching movies on shows on their mobile phones. Whether you’re commuting to work or waiting at the salon or whatever, the portability of a smart phone makes it a great choice to watch content on it. Here in this blog I will guide you on how to switch Netflix region from your mobile phone, so you can access greater variety of content from multiple Netflix libraries.
How to Switch Netflix Region on Phone
Netflix uses your IP address to determine your location and hence provides content based on your geographic location. Due to deals made with content owners, Netflix might have the rights to broadcast a particular show in for example the U.S but not Canada. To switch your Netflix region and access different libraries you need a VPN service.
Follow these Steps to Switch Netflix Region
First of all to change the region of your Netflix library, you need a VPN like Surfshark. Make sure you get a credible service as only a handful of services are able to bypass the systems at the backend of the Netflix’s VPN detection system.
Here is how to set-up your phone to change Netflix region:
- Sign in to your VPN service (We recommend Surfshark for its speeds).
- If you don’t have a VPN service, go to the App store of your device, download and install a VPN service.
- Once you open the VPN app.
- From the list of countries select your desired region (American server for example).
- Once you’ve connected to the server of your desired region.
- Go to Netflix and start watching different countries libraries.
How a VPN Works and Lets you Change Netflix Region?
A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a security tool that encrypts your data so that no one can get their hands on it, even if they do it will be useless for them as the data will be encrypted. A VPN also maintains and protects your online activities and privacy. It changes your IP address, which changes your physical location on the internet. This makes Netflix believe that you are accessing from a different geographic location and hence lets you access your desired Netflix library.
Another advantage of using a VPN is that as your ISP does not know what you are doing, it will be unable to throttle your internet speed. ISPs often slow down your internet speed when they detect that you are using high bandwidth.