Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are a great way to prevent all those Evils out there from having their way with and doing bad things to us.
I have not had a VPN very long but I have now been confronted with 2 circumstances where I am told to Disable my VPN if I want to be able to connect with what I am trying to connect with.
Strangely enough (when you consider that you use a VPN for Security) is many banks (including mine) will not let you connect if you have a VPN trying to keep you secure.
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Today I found out that Amazon Prime tells me I can’t see their Informational Link about Amazon Prime Movies if I have my VPN watching over me.
When I look at their link to get information about their Movies, I see this message...
Your device is connected to the Internet using a VPN or proxy service. Please disable it and try again. For more help, go to amazon.com/pv-vpn.
When I go to the URL they suggest (amazon.com/pv-vpn), see this Unbelievably Complicated and Confusing Information...
Issues While Playing Prime Video Titles
What to do when Prime Video titles won't play or if you see error codes such as 1007, 1022, 7003, 7005, 7031, 7135, 7202, 7203, 7204, 7206, 7207, 7230, 7250, 7251, 7301, 7303, 7305, 7306, 8020, 9003, 9074.
Ø Close the Prime Video app on your device (or your web browser, if you're watching on your computer).
Ø Restart your computer or connected device.
Ø Ensure that your device or web browser has the latest updates.
Ø Ensure that you’re not using the same account on multiple devices - you can only stream the same title to two devices at a time.
Ø Ensure that any external device is connected to your TV or display using an HDMI cable that is compatible with HDCP 1.4 (for HD content) or HDCP 2.2 (for UHD and/or HDR content).
Ø Pause other Internet activity – especially if other devices are using the network at the same time.
Ø Check your Internet connection. You may need to restart your connected device and/or router.
Ø If you’re able to connect to the Internet on other devices, update your connect device’s DNS settings. Please check with your device’s manufacturer for further details.
Ø If you’re attempting to control a device using Alexa, try to unpair then re-pair the device in the Alexa app.
Ø Disable any VPN or proxy servers.
For more help, try our Prime Video forum
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This is why the word
was invented!
Smartfella
