Smart DNS

Explanation

Smart DNS works by intercepting the Domain Name System (DNS) queries and specific network traffic that streaming services use to determine a user's geographic location, rerouting those requests through proxy servers in the target country. Unlike a VPN, Smart DNS does not encrypt the entire connection, resulting in faster speeds and lower latency. This makes it popular for streaming 4K content where VPN overhead can reduce performance, but it provides no privacy or security benefits beyond geo-unblocking.