To get this option working you have to first enable it in the Settings menu. It's good to see that that Streaming Stick supports surround sound from those services that provide it, such as Netflix. Content and quality is quite variable, but you can try out the options to see if there's something to match what you like. There are some smaller, slightly wackier choices, too, such as Kung-Fu Theatre. There's also a range of other film Channels available, including the aforementioned Sky Now TV, as well as some smaller ones providing access to free films, such as Flixter, which lets you buy and rent a decent range of films. Check out our guide on how to get US Netflix on the Roku Streaming Stick for more information. Unfortunately, not all routers have the necessary options. The solution requires you make some advanced changes to your router and then some network-wide DNS changes. On top of that, Roku has hardwired the device to use Google's DNS servers, in a similar way to the Chromecast.

Unfortunately, this requires you to change DNS settings on the Streaming Stick, which you can't do. For a device like this to use American Netflix you need a smart VPN service, such as the excellent Unblock Us. If you want to watch US Netflix and its larger collection of content then the Streaming Stick is a bit of a pain to set up.

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