Philips Smart TV Setup Guide

Philips Smart TV Smart DNS Setup Guide

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

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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 Philips TV Settings

Press the Home button on your Philips remote and open Setup or Settings.

Go to Network Settings

Select Network Settings from the settings menu.

View Current Network Details

Before changing anything, open View Network Settings or Current Network Settings and write down your current IP Address, Netmask, and Gateway values.

Open Network Configuration

Go back to Network Settings and select Network Configuration.

Change Network Configuration to Static IP

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

Open Static IP Configuration

Select Static IP Configuration.

Keep Your Current Network Details

Enter the same IP Address, Netmask, and Gateway values that were shown in your current network 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 Philips TV shows DNS 2, enter the secondary UnGeo Smart DNS server as well.

Save Your Changes

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

Restart Your Philips Smart TV

Turn your Philips Smart TV off and back on so the new DNS settings are applied.

You’re All Set!

Your Philips Smart TV is now ready to stream your favorite channels with UnGeo Smart DNS.

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

Press Home on your Philips remote and look for Setup or Settings. On some models, Network Settings may appear under All Settings or Wireless and Networks.

Change Network Configuration from DHCP or Automatic to Static IP first. Philips TVs usually show manual IP and DNS fields only after Static IP is enabled.

This is normal on many Philips Smart TVs. Use the same values shown in View Network Settings and only replace the DNS fields with your UnGeo Smart DNS servers.

One of the IP Address, Netmask, or Gateway values may have been entered incorrectly. Switch back to Automatic, reconnect to the internet, write down the current network details again, and repeat the setup carefully.

Many Philips Smart TVs allow DNS 1 and DNS 2. Enter both UnGeo Smart DNS servers shown in your Client Area. If your TV only shows one DNS field, enter the primary server.

If your Philips TV runs Android TV or Google TV, use the Android TV or Google TV setup guide instead. The menu structure is different from older Philips Smart TV and SAPHI models.

Some apps depend on your Philips TV model, operating system, region, and app store availability. If the app is missing, contact UnGeo support and we’ll help you choose the best setup option.

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 your Philips Smart TV and reopen the streaming app.

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FAQ

Yes. Philips Smart TVs can use UnGeo Smart DNS by manually changing the DNS servers in the network settings.

Yes. This guide is suitable for many Philips SAPHI and classic Philips Smart TV models that allow Static IP and manual DNS configuration.

If your Philips TV runs Android TV or Google TV, use the Android TV or Google TV setup guide instead, because the menu structure is different.

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

Many Philips Smart TVs only show manual DNS fields after Network Configuration is changed from Automatic or DHCP to Static IP.

No. Usually you only need to change the DNS fields. Keep your current IP Address, Netmask, and Gateway values the same as they were before.

Yes. You can configure UnGeo Smart DNS on either Wi-Fi or Ethernet, depending on how your Philips Smart TV is connected to the internet.

Philips Smart TVs use different platforms depending on the model and year, including SAPHI, Android TV, Google TV, and other newer systems. Menu names may vary, but the key goal is to switch DNS to manual and enter your UnGeo Smart DNS servers.