Nexus Player Setup Guide

Nexus Player Smart DNS Setup Guide

Follow this simple guide to set up UnGeo Smart DNS on your Nexus Player using the built-in Android TV network settings.

Before You Start

Before changing your DNS settings, make sure your UnGeo account is active and your current IP address is added in your Client Area. If that is already done, continue with the DNS setup below.

Don’t have an account yet?

Choose a plan and create your UnGeo account before setting up DNS.

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Add your current IP address

Add your current IP address in the Client Area to allow UnGeo to work properly.

Once both are done, continue with the DNS setup steps.

Step-by-Step Setup Guide

Open Nexus Player Settings

From the Nexus Player home screen, open Settings.

Go to Network

Select Network or Network & Internet, depending on your Android TV version.

Select Wi-Fi

Open Wi-Fi and choose the network your Nexus Player is currently connected to.

Open Advanced Options

Select Advanced Options to view manual network settings.

Open IP Settings

Select IP Settings.

Change IP Settings to Static

Change IP Settings from DHCP or Automatic to Static. This allows you to enter DNS manually.

Keep Your Current Network Details

Keep the current IP Address, Gateway, and Network Prefix Length values unchanged unless your network requires different manual settings.

Enter Your UnGeo Smart DNS servers

In the DNS 1 field, enter the primary UnGeo Smart DNS server shown in your Client Area. If your Nexus Player shows DNS 2, enter the secondary UnGeo Smart DNS server as well.

Save Your Changes

Select Next, Save, or OK to apply the new network settings.

Restart Nexus Player

Turn your Nexus Player off and back on so the new DNS settings are applied.

You’re All Set!

Your Nexus Player is now ready to stream your favorite channels with UnGeo Smart DNS.

Setup Screenshots

Follow the screenshots below if you prefer a visual guide.

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Tip: Screens may look slightly different depending on your device version, network adapter, or system language.

How to Check If It’s Working

Visit the UnGeo DNS Check page to verify whether your device is using UnGeo Smart DNS correctly.

Go to DNS Check →

Troubleshooting

Open Settings → Network, select your active Wi-Fi network first, then look for Advanced Options or IP Settings.

Change IP Settings from DHCP or Automatic to Static. Nexus Player usually shows DNS fields only after Static IP is enabled.

This is normal on Android TV devices. Keep the current network values unchanged and only replace the DNS fields with your UnGeo Smart DNS servers.

One of the manual network values may be incorrect. Switch back to DHCP, reconnect to Wi-Fi, then repeat the setup carefully.

Make sure your UnGeo account is active, your current IP address is added in the Client Area, and the UnGeo Smart DNS servers were entered correctly. Then restart Nexus Player and reopen the streaming app.

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FAQ

Yes. Nexus Player can use UnGeo Smart DNS by manually changing the DNS servers in the Android TV network settings.

Open Settings → Network → Wi-Fi, select your active network, then open Advanced Options and change IP Settings to Static.

No. UnGeo Smart DNS works through your Nexus Player network settings and does not require an app.

Android TV usually shows manual DNS fields only after IP Settings are changed from DHCP or Automatic to Static.

Yes. Nexus Player usually allows DNS 1 and DNS 2. Enter the UnGeo Smart DNS servers shown in your Client Area.