Setting Up Proxies on Smart TV in 2025: The Complete Guide to Unblocking YouTube and Streaming Services

Scenario 1: Watching YouTube in HD 720p (Recommended Quality)

• Consumption: 1.24 GB per hour
• Monthly Viewing (2 hours/day): 1.24 GB × 2 × 30 = 74.4 GB
• Cost with Datacenter Proxies: 74.4 GB × $1.5 = $111.6/month
• Cost with Residential Proxies: 74.4 GB × $2.7 = $200.88/month

Scenario 2: Economy Mode - SD Quality (Minimal Consumption)

• Consumption: 260 MB (0.26 GB) per hour
• Monthly Viewing (2 hours/day): 0.26 GB × 2 × 30 = 15.6 GB
• Cost with Datacenter Proxies: 15.6 GB × $1.5 = $23.4/month
• Cost with Residential Proxies: 15.6 GB × $2.7 = $42.12/month

✅ This is the minimum traffic consumption for comfortable YouTube viewing on Smart TV

Step 1: Accessing Network Settings

1. Press the Home button (house icon) on your Samsung remote
2. Navigate to Settings (gear icon)
3. Select General
4. Open Network
5. Select Network Status

Step 2: Configuring IP Parameters

1. In the Network Status window, click IP Settings
2. Under IP Settings, find the Proxy Settings option
3. Activate the switch next to "Proxy" (turn it ON)

Step 3: Entering Proxy Server Details

1. Proxy Server Address: Enter your proxy IP address (e.g., 192.168.1.100)
2. Port: Enter the proxy port (e.g., 8080, 3128, 1080)
3. If authentication is required:
   • Enter Username
   • Enter Password
4. Click OK or Apply to save the settings

Step 4: Connection Test

1. Go back to Network Status
2. Click the Test Network button
3. Wait for the check to complete
4. If configured correctly, you will see the message "Connected to Internet"
5. Open YouTube or another application to verify functionality

Setup via Network Settings:

1. Press the Settings (⚙️) button on the Magic Remote
2. Select All Settings in the bottom right corner of the screen
3. Navigate to the Network section
4. Select Wi-Fi Connection or Wired Connection
5. Click Advanced Wi-Fi Settings
6. Scroll down to Proxy Settings
7. Uncheck "Set Automatically"
8. Fill in the fields:
   • Proxy Address: Proxy server IP address
   • Proxy Port: Port (8080, 3128, 1080)
   • Username/Password: If required
9. Click Connect

1. Open Settings
2. Go to Network & Internet
3. Select your active network (Wi-Fi or Ethernet)
4. Click Advanced Settings
5. Scroll down to the Proxy section
6. Change "None" to "Manual"
7. Enter:
   • Proxy hostname: Proxy IP address
   • Proxy port: Proxy port
8. Click Save
9. Reboot the Android TV

💡 Note: Built-in Android TV settings only support HTTP proxies without authentication. For SOCKS5, use dedicated applications.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Launch SmartTube
2. Click the menu button (three lines) in the top left corner
3. Select "Settings"
4. Find the "Main" section
5. Open "Internet Censorship"
6. Click on "Proxy"
7. Select the proxy type: SOCKS5 (recommended) or HTTP/HTTPS
8. Enter the details:
   • Proxy Server: IP address
   • Proxy Port: Port (1080 for SOCKS5, 8080 for HTTP)
9. Click "Test Connection"
10. If the test is successful, click "OK"
11. Restart SmartTube

⚠️ Important SmartTube Limitations:

• Authentication Not Supported: Only works with proxies without login/password
• SOCKS5 is Preferred: Better performance
• If authentication is required, configure the proxy at the router level

Installing Squid Proxy on Raspberry Pi/Linux:

# Update system
    sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
    
    # Install Squid
    sudo apt install squid -y
    
    # Edit configuration
    sudo nano /etc/squid/squid.conf
    
    # Add:
    http_port 3128
    acl localnet src 192.168.0.0/16
    http_access allow localnet
    
    # Configure parent proxy
    cache_peer your-proxy.com parent 8080 0 no-query default login=user:pass
    
    # Restart Squid
    sudo systemctl restart squid
    sudo systemctl enable squid

✅ Done! On the Smart TV, specify:
IP: 192.168.1.XXX (IP of your Raspberry Pi)
Port: 3128

• Speed: No slowdown, all traffic goes directly
• Simplicity: Just change the DNS in network settings
• Compatibility: Works with all Smart TVs
• Limitation: Does not encrypt traffic or fully hide the IP

Setting Up Smart DNS on Smart TV:

1. Open Network Settings on your TV
2. Find DNS Settings
3. Change from "Automatic" to "Manual"
4. Enter your Smart DNS provider's DNS addresses
5. Save and reboot the TV

Use multiple proxies sequentially for maximum anonymity:

• Scheme: Smart TV → Local Proxy → Residential Proxy → Target Service
• Advantage: Double protection and bypassing the strictest blocks
• Disadvantage: Slight speed reduction

Automatically change proxy servers to prevent detection:

• Time Rotation: Changing proxy every 10-30 minutes
• On-Demand Rotation: A new proxy for every new stream
• Geographic Rotation: Switching between different countries

💡 Tip: Use ProxyCove Residential Proxies with automatic rotation for maximum efficiency

function FindProxyForURL(url, host) {
        // YouTube via proxy
        if (shExpMatch(host, "*.youtube.com") ||
            shExpMatch(host, "*.googlevideo.com")) {
            return "PROXY 192.168.1.100:8080";
        }
    
        // Netflix via another proxy
        if (shExpMatch(host, "*.netflix.com")) {
            return "PROXY 192.168.1.101:8080";
        }
    
        // Everything else directly
        return "DIRECT";
    }

Issue 1: "Cannot connect to the proxy server"

Solutions:

• ✅ Check the correctness of the IP address and port
• ✅ Ensure the proxy server is active and running
• ✅ Test internet connection without the proxy
• ✅ Try pinging the proxy server from another device
• ✅ Check firewall settings and ensure the port is open

Issue 2: "Proxy works, but video does not play"

Solutions:

• ✅ Use Residential Proxies instead of datacenter ones
• ✅ Clear the cache of the YouTube/Netflix application
• ✅ Try a different proxy server from another country
• ✅ Check proxy speed - minimum 10 Mbps for HD
• ✅ Ensure the proxy supports HTTPS

Issue 3: "Low playback speed / Constant buffering"

Solutions:

• ✅ Choose a proxy server geographically closer to you
• ✅ Use Datacenter Proxies for maximum speed
• ✅ Lower video quality to 720p or 1080p
• ✅ Check channel load - close other applications
• ✅ Use a wired Ethernet connection instead of Wi-Fi

Issue 4: "Proxy authentication error"

Solutions:

• ✅ Verify the login and password are correct (no extra spaces)
• ✅ Ensure the proxy requires authentication
• ✅ Try a proxy without authentication (SOCKS5 without password)
• ✅ Use a local proxy bridge (Squid) to handle authentication

Issue 5: "Proxy disconnects periodically"

Solutions:

• ✅ Check the stability of your internet connection
• ✅ Use Mobile Proxies for maximum stability
• ✅ Configure automatic reconnection on the router
• ✅ Increase the connection timeout in settings

1. Choose Geographically Close Proxies: Less latency = higher speed
2. Use Datacenter Proxies for YouTube: Maximum bandwidth
3. Wired Ethernet over Wi-Fi: More stable and 30-50% faster
4. Close Background Applications: Frees up bandwidth
5. Optimize DNS: Use fast DNS (Google 8.8.8.8, Cloudflare 1.1.1.1)
6. Configure QoS on Router: Prioritize streaming traffic
7. Use SOCKS5 over HTTP: Less overhead = higher speed
8. Increase Application Buffer: Fewer interruptions
9. Disable IPv6 if unused: Simplifies routing
10. Regularly Clear App Cache: Prevents conflicts

In this detailed guide, we covered all aspects of setting up proxy servers for Smart TV in 2025. Here are the key takeaways:

• For YouTube: Use Datacenter Proxies ($1.5/GB) - optimal price-to-speed ratio
• For Netflix/Disney+: Residential Proxies ($2.7/GB) - maximum reliability
• For Critical Tasks: Mobile Proxies ($3.8/GB) - 100% access guarantee
• Minimum Traffic Consumption: 15.6 GB/month at SD quality (2 hours/day)
• Recommended Quality: 720p for a balance of quality and consumption

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