Okay, so I’ve been messing around with this thing called Tailscale to see if I could get Netflix working through it. You know how sometimes you’re in one place, and Netflix thinks you’re in another, and it’s all a big mess? Well, I thought maybe Tailscale could help with that.
My Little Experiment Begins
First, I installed Tailscale on my computer at home, the one I use for watching shows all the time. It was pretty easy, just downloaded the app and followed the steps. Then I did the same on my laptop, which is what I take with me when I travel.
Next, I turned on Tailscale on both machines. They connected to each other like magic, kind of like they were on the same network even though they weren’t. I logged into my account and made sure everything was working fine.
Netflix Time!
This is where it gets interesting. I opened up Netflix on my laptop. Normally, if I’m traveling, Netflix might give me the local content library, which isn’t always what I want. But with Tailscale running, it was like my laptop was chilling at home, on my home network.
I picked a show, hit play, and… it worked! It was streaming just like I was sitting on my couch at home. No weird region errors, no different shows, just my regular Netflix. It felt like a big win at the time, although it might not be the most legit way.
Things I Noticed
- Speed was decent. I didn’t really notice any slow down or buffering.
- Setup was a breeze. I’m not a super techy person, but I got it all working without pulling my hair out.
- Felt a little sneaky. I don’t know how Netflix would feel about this, but it worked for me.
So, yeah, that’s my little Tailscale and Netflix adventure. It’s not something I do all the time, but it’s nice to know I have this option when I’m on the road and really want to watch something specific from back home. I think it’s a pretty neat trick, and might be useful for some of you guys out there who run into the same problem.
