Guide: How to Maximise the usage of Apple TV3

Apple TV 3

Due to popular demand, we have decided to write up a new guide on how to fully maximise the use of Apple TV 3 in Malaysia. 

Many owners of Apple TV3 are currently using their unit primarily for:

1. Airplay

2. Purchase or rental of movies/music/TV dramas from iTunes

But do you know, apart of the 2 features mentioned above, there are other features too. If you have a US iTunes account logged in your ATV3 and you set it to USA, you will see icons such as Netflix, Hulu Plus, HBO Go, and others. 

The problem is, how are we going to subscribe to such services which are not available in Malaysia yet?

Here's how:

1. If you do not have an US iTunes Account, you should register for one. Click here to know how to: How to Register for A FREE US iTunes Account without credit card

2. After you register, kindly log in your ATV3 with your US account. Set the region to United States instead of Malaysia. Then the ATV3 will refresh and you will see channels like netflix, hulu plus, HBO Go, MLS.com, Watch ESPN, Disney channels and others. Of course, at this point of time, you won't be able to watch or subscribe to it due to your local IP address.

3. In order to subscribe to those channels, you will need to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service. Some of us might be wondering what is VPN? If you wanted to know more, do visit this site:  

How VPN works? 

Now that you understand how VPN works, the next question is, which one should I subscribe to? Personally I would recommend Unblock-US as I have been using their service for the past 2.5 years and so far, they never cause me any problem at all. Unlike some that I heard of, there are issues such as it cause the internet to be slower, not functioning, poor customer service and many more. And according to Unblock-US,  this is what differentiate them with the other VPN service. 

How is Unblock-Us different from a VPN service?

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There are several advantages of using Unblock-us over other VPN based or proxy solutions.
 
Unblock-us works with media players such as Roku, Apple TV, PS3, XBox and others, while VPN based solution works with computer only

None of your video/audio content or unrelated traffic goes through Unblock-us, therefore there is no bandwidth loss, data cap or privacy concerns.

Simpler setup, VPN works only on computer, so you need to setup it on every computer in your home.

There is no software to install when using Unblock-Us, all you need to do is change your DNS settings.

We don't operate like a traditional VPN. We don't change your IP address. Your IP remains your local IP. This may be important for other sites that need to show your correct Geo location.

Content from different countries is streamed transparently - no need to switch VPN.

It only cost 4.99 Canadian dollar (RM14.80) a month for the service. You can choose to pay with paypal or your local credit / debit card too. And before you commit on their service, you can register for a One Week Trial. If you like it, then only you start to make payment. You can opt to stop anytime you want as there is no contract tied.

4. So, after you get your VPN and do the simple setup, you are now ready to register for the service that you want. If you like netflix, then just go to www.netflix.com or www.hulu.com for Hulu Plus. And if you want both, then just go for it. Register for the FREE trial for both and see which one you would prefer. Netflix offer 1 month free trial while hulu plus is 1 week. Anyway, your VPN trial is just a week so probably you would have to decide before it expired. Both Netflix and Hulu Plus cost 7.99USD (RM26.40).

With this, you have learn on how to enhance the use of Apple TV3. There are other channels to subscribe besides netflix and hulu plus, and as long as you are subscribed to Unblock-US VPN service, you will have no problem accessing those channels.

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Your Fears, Our Concern - by Connect2U Team

The data was taken from Refresh-It.net on the TOP E-COMMERCE FEARS. These are the top 7 reason why consumers are afraid to purchase online. Today we would like to explain on how are we addressing these. As we said, "Your Fears, Our Concern".

Fear of Credit Card Information Being Stolen

Here at Connect2U, we take this very seriously and that is why we offers our customer an offline payment. Customer can transfer the fund directly to our company account. Currently we have Maybank and OCBC. And for those who wanted to use credit card since it's easier and can get points / rebates, we offer them the convenience of using PayPal. This way, we will not going to obtain your credit card details and PayPal has proven that they are one of the safest for secure payment.

It's Not A Real Store

The reason why we decided to start an online store instead of a retails are, cheaper overhead cost that enable us to sell at reasonable price and enable us to reach out to more customers. And most important, we wanted YOU to be able to shop at your convenience, meaning you can shop anytime, anywhere (even when you can't sleep in the middle of the night or even when you are in the toilet). And for those who are from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, you can choose to meet up for a drink as well. 

I Can't Tell What the Product Is Really Like

Most of our product photos posted in our store are taken on the actual product. That is also the reason why its not attractive as some posted in the internet as we are not a professional photographer. On top of that, we also did some product demo and posted it on YouTube. You can view it here, Connect2U Youtube Channel. If you are interested to know more about the product, you can also contact us via whatsapp and we will be glad to take more photos and send to you. This is an extra added service from the team to give the upmost satisfaction to our customers.

Needing Help From A Salesperson

This is where we really excel. As we are really passionate on our business, we are offering the best service to all our customers. If you have any questions or in need of extra information, feel free to ask us. We offers a FREE CONSULTATIONS in terms of mobile phones and tablets selection as well as accessories too. If you have something in mind but not sure of how it works, just contact us and we will try our best to help. We might not be an expert in everything, but we promised to assists in our best efforts.

You'll Sell My Information

We currently have hundred of members and all information are kept with high confidentiality. As much as you hate your personal information are leaked, we feel the same. We also hate it when someone just call us and tell us that they are from this agency. that company and wanted to offer you good insurance / financial package. Rest assured that all information given are safe with us. 

Not Being To Track Orders

All our orders are deliver using Pos Laju and GDex. For screen protectors, we also offer postage using Pos Express since it's cheaper. Tracking reference are available for live tracking of your item. For all orders placed from our website, there will be at least 2 notifications to the customer. First notification is when the item is packed and ready for shipment, we will whatsapp our customer the tracking reference. The second notification is after we have send the item, so customer can start tracking the item later that day. 

If I Don't Like It, I'll Be Stuck With It

Currently all our items are non returnable unless its damaged. But if you think that it's important to have a Return Policy, feel free to email us at cc@connect2u.my. We will then look into how we can integrate this to our business. Again, we really appreciate feedbacks / comments from YOU so we can improve further. 

Do let us know if you have any other concerns on buying online. 

You can reach us at :

e: cc@connect2u.my

t: 016 - 5522 666 (Yeoh) - Whatsapp Preferred

f: Connect2U FB Page

Y: Connect2U YouTube Channel