Configure Smart DNS on your PlayStation 5 to unlock more streaming libraries while keeping gameplay fast. Works great with PlaymoTV Smart DNS. If your network blocks custom DNS, our VPN plan helps you get around that and supports US Netflix, commercial-free YouTube, and more.

Before You Start

What you need is:

  • An active PlaymoTV account.
  • Log in to your PlaymoTV account dashboard, make sure that you have an active plan and Smart DNS, and  register your current IP address.
  • Know whether your PS5 uses Wi-Fi or LAN (Ethernet) on your home network.

Step 1 — Open Network Settings on PS5

  1. From the PS5 Home screen, go to Settings (gear icon in the top-right).
  2. Choose Network.
  3. Select Settings → Set Up Internet Connection.

Step 2 — Select Your Active Connection

  1. If you use Wi-Fi: highlight your connected Wi-Fi network (your home SSID) and press Options (⋯) or More to open Advanced Settings.
  2. If you use LAN Cable: select Set Up Wired LAN (or your wired connection) → open Advanced Settings.

Step 3 — Enter Smart DNS Servers

  1. In Advanced Settings, set:
    • IP Address Settings: Automatic
    • DHCP Host Name: Do Not Specify
    • DNS Settings: Manual
  2. For Primary DNS, pick one of these servers and enter it:
    • Iceland37.235.49.3437.235.49.34
    • Sweden109.74.12.20109.074.012.020
    • England193.105.61.136213.005.182.117
    • Canada69.42.58.18069.042.058.018
    • Australia150.107.72.42150.107.72.42
    • USA162.243.0.97162.243.0.97
    • Hong Kong139.59.241.8139.59.241.8
    • Germany (adblock)46.101.152.17046.101.152.170
    • India (adblock)139.59.19.95139.59.19.95

    Pick at least two DNS servers beginning with the closest to you as your first one.

    Pick the DNS server located closest to you.

  3. (Optional) Add the second server from the list as Secondary DNS for backup.
  4. Leave MTU Settings on Automatic and Proxy Server as Do Not Use.
  5. Select OK / Save.

Step 4 — Apply & Test Your Connection

  1. Back in Network, choose Test Internet Connection to refresh DNS.
  2. Fully close and reopen your streaming apps (or power-cycle the PS5 if needed).

Step 5 — Verify Smart DNS

  1. Open your streaming app or browser on PS5 and check that the desired regional catalog (e.g., US) is available.
  2. If content looks unchanged, quit the app, relaunch, and try again.

Troubleshooting & “Not correctly linked”

  • If your PlaymoTV dashboard shows “Not correctly linked” after you apply DNS, it’s possible your router or internet provider is preventing custom DNS (common on locked-down networks).
  • Don’t worry: our VPN plan helps you get around that and also supports US Netflix and commercial-free YouTube.
  • Try these first:
    1. Re-register your current IP in the PlaymoTV dashboard.
    2. Double-check that DNS Settings are set to Manual with the Smart DNS server first.
    3. Run Test Internet Connection again, then fully close/reopen the streaming app.
    4. If your router enforces DNS, set Smart DNS on the router itself (and keep IP registered), or use the VPN plan.

Smart DNS vs. VPN on PS5

  • Smart DNS: Easiest on the console; fastest for streaming; no encryption overhead.
  • VPN: Required if your ISP/router blocks DNS changes. Since PS5 doesn’t have a native VPN app, run the VPN on your router or via a VPN-enabled hotspot from a PC/Mac. See our VPN plans.

FAQs (SEO Quick Answers)

  • Where are DNS settings on PS5? Settings → Network → Settings → Set Up Internet Connection → (Wi-Fi or LAN) → Advanced Settings → DNS Settings → Manual.
  • Will Smart DNS affect gaming latency? Typically no—only specific streaming lookups are rerouted; gameplay traffic remains fast.
  • Do I need to change MTU or Proxy? No—leave MTU on Automatic and Proxy on Do Not Use.

All set! Your PS5 is now configured for Smart DNS. If your network blocks custom DNS—or you want a simpler, works-anywhere solution—use our VPN plan with support for US Netflix, commercial-free YouTube, and more.