#1
Smart DNS Proxy
The most complete standalone Smart DNS: 400+ channels, VPN bundled, 14-day trial without a card.
14-day free trial (no card) lifetime deal VPN included
from $2.85/mo 14-day free trial, no card
Smart DNS for Smart TV
Providers with documented Smart TV setup guides - Samsung, LG, Android TV and more.
Short answer: Smart DNS Proxy is our top-rated Smart TV Smart DNS as of 2026-09-23 (8/10), from $2.85/mo, 14-day free trial without a card.
#2
Unlocator
Polished Danish Smart DNS + VPN bundle with a strong reputation and unlimited DNS devices.
7-day free trial (no card) VPN included
from $2.88/mo 7-day free trial, no card
#3
CactusVPN
The privacy-leaning bundle: audited no-logs VPN plus a 340-site Smart DNS with rare EU catalogs.
30-day money-back VPN included
from $3.96/mo 30-day money-back
#4
ControlD
The power tool: Pi-hole-style DNS control plus per-service country redirection - more capable and more complex than classic Smart DNS.
14-day free trial (no card) multiple locations DoH/DoT
price on request 14-day free trial, no card
#5
Getflix
Veteran Australian Smart DNS with a lifetime plan and VPN bundled into paid tiers.
3-day free trial (no card) lifetime deal VPN included
from $2.62/mo 3-day free trial, no card
#6
StreamLocator
The zero-setup answer for households: a small hub whose Wi-Fi unblocks everything connected to it.
multiple locations
from $5.83/mo
#7
ExpressVPN MediaStreamer
If you already pay for ExpressVPN, MediaStreamer is a solid free extra - as a standalone Smart DNS buy it makes little sense.
30-day money-back VPN included
price on request 30-day money-back
#8
KeepSolid SmartDNS
Cheapest serious standalone Smart DNS - $29.99/year with apps for TV and mobile.
7-day free trial (no card)
from $2.50/mo 7-day free trial, no card
#9
StrongDNS
Straightforward, fairly priced Smart DNS from the StrongVPN/Ziff Davis family - no bundle, no upsell.
30-day money-back
from $4.17/mo 30-day money-back
#10
dns4me
The power-user pick: custom URL overrides, 3 locations, dynamic DNS, DoH/DoT - at $35.88/year.
3-day free trial (no card) multiple locations DoH/DoT
from $2.99/mo 3-day free trial, no card
#11
playmoTV
One of the originals since 2011 - and the rare provider that explicitly allows multiple locations at once.
7-day free trial (no card) multiple locations
from $4.16/mo 7-day free trial, no card
#12
CyberGhost Smart DNS
Full VPN with an account-activated Smart DNS feature - promising on paper, currently pending a fresh verification.
45-day money-back VPN included verify
price on request 45-day money-back
#13
NordVPN SmartDNS
A narrowly documented Smart DNS inside a great VPN - fine as a free extra, not a reason to subscribe.
30-day money-back VPN included
price on request 30-day money-back
#14
SmartyDNS
Romanian VPN+DNS bundle with crypto payments and 300+ claimed channels.
30-day money-back VPN included
from $3.33/mo 30-day money-back
#15
TrickByte
Cheap Estonian DNS+VPN bundle with a 14-day no-card trial.
14-day free trial (no card) VPN included
from $2.08/mo 14-day free trial, no card
#16
PIA Smart DNS
A smart-TV location switch bundled with a cheap VPN - too undocumented to buy for the DNS alone.
30-day money-back VPN included
price on request 30-day money-back
#17
SimpleTelly
No-frills $4/month Smart DNS with a big regional channel grid and a 14-day trial.
14-day free trial (no card)
from $4/mo 14-day free trial, no card
#18
DNSFlex
Budget $5 Smart DNS with a region switcher - but the operator just cut its VPN product, so verify before buying.
7-day money-back verify
from $5/mo 7-day money-back
#19
VPNSecure
Feature-list Smart DNS inside a veteran VPN - unverified coverage, treat as a free extra.
VPN included verify
price on request
// FAQ
How does Smart DNS work on a Smart TV?
You enter the provider's DNS servers in the TV's network settings and register your current IP in the provider dashboard. No app, no store, no VPN profile - the TV keeps full streaming speed.
My TV has no DNS setting - now what?
Set the DNS on the router instead: it covers every device in the home, including TVs and consoles that hide their DNS fields. One provider even sells a plug-and-play hub that removes setup entirely.
Does Smart DNS slow down the TV?
No - DNS lookups are milliseconds. The video stream travels directly between the TV and the streaming service; only the geo-check is rerouted.