Configure My Smart DNS for Apple TV (Pre-HD Models)

Smart DNS lets you use CyberGhost DNS settings on your Apple TV. This guide explains how to configure Smart DNS on Apple TV models released before Apple TV HD, including Apple TV (3rd generation, 2012) and earlier. 

If you're using a newer model of Apple TV, visit our guide for Apple TV 4K here. 

Note: Smart DNS works separately from the CyberGhost VPN app. It can change how some DNS requests are handled, but it doesn’t encrypt your internet traffic or provide the same privacy and security protections as a VPN connection. 

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Enable Smart DNS

Set Up Smart DNS on Your Apple TV

Enable Smart DNS

Before you begin, you need to enable Smart DNS in your CyberGhost VPN account to get the Smart DNS server addresses.

1. Sign into your CyberGhost VPN account.

2. Select Smart DNS from the left-hand menu.

   

3. Select Enable Smart DNS.

   

4. Under Apple TV, you’ll see a list of smart DNS server addresses. Make a note of the one you want to use.

Save your original DNS settings before making any changes. You will need them later if you want to disable the Smart DNS. 

Set Up Smart DNS on Your Apple TV (Pre-HD Models) 

Head over to your Apple TV and follow the steps below:

1. From the home screen of your Apple TV, choose Settings.
2. Choose General.
3. Choose Network.
4. Select the Wi-Fi that's being used by the Apple TV to connect to the internet and enter your password. 
5. Scroll down to Configure DNS and select Manual.
6. Input the CyberGhost Smart DNS settings you copied earlier from the Smart DNS page on the account dashboard.
    

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