SmartDNS

Your Subscriptions,
Anywhere You Go

Access your paid streaming and online services while traveling abroad. Works on Smart TVs, gaming consoles, and any device — no app required.

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Speed Comparison

Regular VPN~70% of base speed
SmartDNS~99% of base speed

Who Is SmartDNS For?

SmartDNS helps you stay connected to the services you already pay for, wherever life takes you.

Traveling Abroad

Access your paid subscriptions while on vacation or business trips

Expats & Remote Workers

Stay connected to your home services while living overseas

Multi-Region Subscribers

Use the services you pay for across all your devices

Families Abroad

Keep your family's entertainment available when you relocate

Why SmartDNS?

Fast, lightweight DNS routing that keeps your subscriptions working wherever you are.

Near-Zero Speed Impact

Only DNS queries are routed — your media streams directly at near full speed with negligible overhead

Router Compatible

Set it once on your router and all devices on your network are automatically covered

Smart TV Ready

Works on any Smart TV, streaming stick, or set-top box — no app installation needed

Gaming Consoles

Compatible with all major gaming consoles — simply update your DNS settings

Global DNS Network

DNS servers in 50+ countries help you access your existing subscriptions while traveling

Encrypted DNS

DNS-over-HTTPS and DNS-over-TLS protect your queries from ISP monitoring

Works on Every Device

No app installation required. Just change DNS settings and you're ready to stream.

Smart TVs

Samsung, LG, Sony, TCL

Streaming Devices

Apple TV, Fire Stick, Roku, Chromecast

Gaming Consoles

PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch

Routers

ASUS, Netgear, TP-Link, Ubiquiti

Mobile Devices

iOS, Android, tablets

Computers

Windows, macOS, Linux

Setup in 4 Simple Steps

Get started in under 5 minutes. No technical knowledge required.

1

Get Your DNS Addresses

Log in to your OrbVPN dashboard and copy your unique SmartDNS server addresses

2

Configure Your Device

Enter the DNS addresses in your device's network settings — guides available for every platform

3

Activate Your IP

Register your current IP address in the dashboard (auto-detected for convenience)

4

Browse & Stream

Use the internet as normal with fast, encrypted DNS resolution across all your devices

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between SmartDNS and VPN?+
A VPN encrypts all your traffic and routes it through a secure server, which can reduce speed. SmartDNS only handles DNS resolution, so your data streams directly with minimal overhead. Use SmartDNS when speed is a priority; use VPN when privacy is the focus.
Will SmartDNS slow down my internet?+
SmartDNS has negligible impact on your internet speed. Only DNS queries are processed — your actual data transfers go directly between you and the service with near-zero overhead.
Can I use SmartDNS on devices that don't support VPN apps?+
Yes — that's one of the biggest advantages. Smart TVs, gaming consoles, and streaming devices that don't support VPN apps can all use SmartDNS by simply updating DNS settings in the device's network configuration.
Do I need to keep the VPN running to use SmartDNS?+
No, SmartDNS works independently of the VPN. Once you configure your DNS settings, it works automatically without any app running on the device.
Is SmartDNS intended for circumventing geo-restrictions?+
SmartDNS is designed to help you access your own paid subscriptions while traveling or living abroad. We encourage all users to comply with the terms of service of the platforms they subscribe to. SmartDNS is not intended to access services you do not have a legitimate subscription for.

Stay Connected While You Travel

Get SmartDNS included with Premium and Ultimate plans, or add it to any plan.

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SmartDNS is designed to help users access their own legitimate, paid subscriptions while traveling or living abroad. OrbVPN does not encourage or condone using SmartDNS to access services without a valid subscription or in violation of any service's terms of use. Users are solely responsible for ensuring their use of SmartDNS complies with all applicable laws and the terms of service of the platforms they access. Speed claims are based on internal testing and may vary depending on your internet connection, device, and network conditions. "Near-zero speed impact" refers to the fact that SmartDNS only processes DNS queries and does not route media traffic through intermediary servers.