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Hi. Looking for a new vpn service that unblocks some specific streaming services on Apple TV and came across this thread. Does anyone know If this service unblocks peacock usa and Fubo Canada with good service? I use it for sports and now that Apple tv has opened for third party vpn’s Im looking for a stable provider 
Thanks for your interest. There's a 3 days free trial to test, just in case nobody answers.Hi. Looking for a new vpn service that unblocks some specific streaming services on Apple TV and came across this thread. Does anyone know If this service unblocks peacock usa and Fubo Canada with good service? I use it for sports and now that Apple tv has opened for third party vpn’s Im looking for a stable provider
That’s great, I’ll give it a try. Do you know if the mentioned streaming services are unblocked? I know they trend to block some vpn providers from time to time. Will give it a try anyhow
Unfortunately I've never heard of those streaming providers. But like with other VPN services, also mine gets blocked by some streaming services from time to time. I've introduced a new setting "Optimize Streaming" in one of the last updates which can circumvent some blocked streaming services.That’s great, I’ll give it a try. Do you know if the mentioned streaming services are unblocked? I know they trend to block some vpn providers from time to time. Will give it a try anyhow
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I think I nailed it: YouTube ads should now be blocked on Apple TV (and all other Apple devices) using SwizzVPN. Just use a streaming-server and enable optimize streaming. Let me know if it works for you.
I think I nailed it: YouTube ads should now be blocked on Apple TV (and all other Apple devices) using SwizzVPN. Just use a streaming-server and enable optimize streaming. Let me know if it works for you.
To resolve some ongoing stability problems with some users, the next update 4.5.4 will be enforced. So if you can't connect anymore, make sure to update to the latest version. I hope to resolve the stability problems by the end of next week.
EDIT: New config and enforcement are live, hopefully everything is stable and smooth again. Please update the app if needed. Also it's advisable to enable auto updates, as I see a lot of users running over a month old versions of SwizzVPN.
EDIT: New config and enforcement are live, hopefully everything is stable and smooth again. Please update the app if needed. Also it's advisable to enable auto updates, as I see a lot of users running over a month old versions of SwizzVPN.
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Unfortunately another enforcement update is necessary, as all my apps got hacked by some Russian group, meaning they could use them without paying. I finally found how they could do that and fix it with the next update 4.5.6. So if the connection stops working, just update the app again.
Also YouTube ads blocking is now integrated in the setting "Block online ads" (or "Block video ads" on Apple TV). You may need to re-enable the setting after the update.
Hopefully now all struggles around mobile app development are cleared out!
Also YouTube ads blocking is now integrated in the setting "Block online ads" (or "Block video ads" on Apple TV). You may need to re-enable the setting after the update.
Hopefully now all struggles around mobile app development are cleared out!
The integrated web-browser functionality will be removed from the next update, to be able to offer the app with age rating 4+. For those that were using those features, you can use the completely free app SwizzTube.
Just got back from a month long trip abroad. SwizzVPN was very useful. Did not have any issues with it.
Fixed an issue on the servers where YouTube ads would come through. Now they're blocked again.
Update 4.7.1 will be available today, slightly improved design on Apple TV and much more streaming services supported.
Had to implement some minor changes regarding YouTube adblock: You need to enable "Optimize streaming" for it to work. Also if you only use SwizzVPN for YouTube adblocking (e.g. on Apple TV), using Albanian location will probably be the fastest.
If you haven't already, please update to the latest version. All versions prior to 4.8.3 will soon stop working. Also, Android and Android TV version will soon be released.
To new customers: Please don't try to negotiate about the price. The prices are as listed inside the app. I'm not even able to make exceptions, as the payment is directly through App Store, and it would be unfair to other users. If it's too expensive for you and you don't want to support my work, please look elsewhere. Thanks!
To new customers: Please don't try to negotiate about the price. The prices are as listed inside the app. I'm not even able to make exceptions, as the payment is directly through App Store, and it would be unfair to other users. If it's too expensive for you and you don't want to support my work, please look elsewhere. Thanks!
I am currently loving the monthly subscription and now seriously considering the lifetime subscription. @pvalerio don't sweat the malicious intent of the comment above, we are all rooting for your success! Keep up the great work!
Thank you very much! Don‘t worry, I keep doing my thing ;-)
SwizzVPN v5 is coming this weekend, featuring OpenVPN over SSH and various stability improvements and bugfixes.