Turbo VPN's Smart DNS is a feature designed to enhance your ability to access geo-restricted content and improve streaming performance without compromising your internet speed or security. It works on any device and is faster than a VPN.
Key Features of Turbo VPN’s Smart DNS:
1. Bypass Geo-Restrictions
- Smart DNS allows you to access content that is region-locked, such as Netflix, Hulu, BBC iPlayer, or YouTube. It spoofs your DNS requests by redirecting them through a server in a location where the content is available.
- It helps you unblock content and access websites or streaming platforms that are available in specific countries (e.g., the U.S., the UK, or Canada), by making your device appear to be in the desired location.
2. Faster Speeds Compared to VPN
- While a VPN adds encryption overhead and might reduce speeds, Smart DNS only alters your DNS queries, which can result in faster streaming or browsing performance.
- This makes it especially popular among streaming enthusiasts who prioritize speed over encryption.
3. Works on More Devices
- Smart DNS can be set up on a variety of devices, including those that typically don’t support traditional VPNs, like smart TVs, game consoles, and media streaming devices (e.g., Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, PlayStation, or Xbox).
- This is ideal for users who want to unblock streaming content on their TVs without installing a full VPN app.
4. Bypass DNS-based Restrictions
- In some cases, websites and services use DNS-based filtering to block or restrict access from certain regions. Smart DNS allows you to bypass these types of restrictions by changing the DNS server your device uses to request domain information, effectively masking your real location.
5. Easy Setup
- Setting up Smart DNS with Turbo VPN is typically a straightforward process. Turbo VPN will provide you with a specific set of DNS addresses (provided in the APP settings), and all you need to do is configure your device’s DNS settings to use these servers.
- Unlike a VPN, Smart DNS doesn’t require you to install any apps or run a background service on your device, which makes it an easy option for many users.
How Does Turbo VPN's Smart DNS Work?
- When you connect to the internet, your device sends out DNS requests to resolve domain names into IP addresses.
- With Smart DNS enabled, instead of using the default DNS server provided by your ISP (Internet Service Provider), you configure your device to use the Turbo VPN Smart DNS server.
- Turbo VPN's Smart DNS server will intercept your DNS requests and, depending on your location and the content you're trying to access, it will redirect the request to a server that is located in a region where that content is available.
- The DNS server then sends back the resolved IP address, allowing you to access the website or streaming service as if you are in the allowed region.