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Recorded streaming checks

USip streaming test results

USip’s recorded streaming checks, with the country, device, connection method and outcome for each setup. Use the details to see what was attempted and when.

Results reviewed

This is a dated snapshot of USip-reported results. Each outcome describes the recorded test and setup. Availability can change, and the snapshot does not update automatically.

Recorded checks

Pass means the logged check met the playback and US catalogue criteria below. Issues and Fail are shown alongside passes. Country is the tester’s physical location, not the US server location.

18 recorded checks in this dated snapshot.

Tubi

Pass

Country
New Zealand
Device
TV
Connection
USip Smart DNS
Test details
Exact setup
Samsung UE50DU7100 (2024), Tizen 8.0, TV region set to USA, Tubi app; Smart DNS set on the router (ASUS RT-AX58U)
Title / episode
Sidelined: The QB and Me
Playback recorded
8 minutes
US catalogue checked
Yes

Sling TV

Issues

Country
Germany
Device
Mac
Connection
OpenVPN Connect + USip profile

Sling asked to confirm the home location before live channels would play.

Test details
Exact setup
MacBook Air M2, macOS Tahoe 26.6, OpenVPN Connect 3.7, Safari 26.6
Title / episode
Sling Orange: TNT live
Playback recorded
9 minutes
US catalogue checked
Yes

Hulu

Pass

Country
Lithuania
Device
Mac
Connection
OpenVPN Connect + USip profile
Test details
Exact setup
MacBook Pro 14 M3, macOS Tahoe 26.6, OpenVPN Connect 3.7, Chrome 152
Title / episode
Shōgun S1E1
Playback recorded
20 minutes
US catalogue checked
Yes

ABC

Issues

Country
Spain
Device
Windows
Connection
OpenVPN Connect + USip profile

The newest episode asked for a TV provider sign-in; older episodes played normally.

Test details
Exact setup
HP EliteBook 840 G10, Windows 11 24H2, OpenVPN Connect 3.7, Firefox 155
Title / episode
Will Trent S4E2
Playback recorded
8 minutes
US catalogue checked
Yes

Starz

Pass

Country
Belgium
Device
Android
Connection
OpenVPN Connect + USip profile
Test details
Exact setup
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9, Android 16 (One UI 8), OpenVPN Connect 3.6, Starz app 7.9
Title / episode
Outlander S7E1
Playback recorded
14 minutes
US catalogue checked
Yes

Disney+

Pass

Country
Cyprus
Device
Windows
Connection
OpenVPN Connect + USip profile
Test details
Exact setup
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4, Windows 11 25H2, OpenVPN Connect 3.7, Chrome 152
Title / episode
Ironheart S1E1
Playback recorded
12.5 minutes
US catalogue checked
Yes

Paramount+

Pass

Country
Luxembourg
Device
TV
Connection
USip Smart DNS
Test details
Exact setup
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd gen), Fire OS 8, Paramount+ app; Smart DNS set on the router (Netgear Nighthawk RAX50)
Title / episode
Tulsa King S3E1
Playback recorded
6 minutes
US catalogue checked
Yes

ABC

Pass

Country
Greece
Device
Mac
Connection
OpenVPN Connect + USip profile
Test details
Exact setup
MacBook Air M2, macOS Tahoe 26.6, OpenVPN Connect 3.7, Safari 26.6
Title / episode
Abbott Elementary S5E3
Playback recorded
15 minutes
US catalogue checked
Yes

Sling TV

Issues

Country
Belgium
Device
Android
Connection
OpenVPN Connect + USip profile

Sling asked to confirm the home location before live channels would play.

Test details
Exact setup
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9, Android 16 (One UI 8), OpenVPN Connect 3.6, Sling TV app 10.7
Title / episode
Sling Orange: ESPN live
Playback recorded
9 minutes
US catalogue checked
Yes

HBO Max

Pass

Country
Cyprus
Device
iOS
Connection
OpenVPN Connect + USip profile
Test details
Exact setup
iPhone 15, iOS 26.6, OpenVPN Connect 3.6, HBO Max app 6.8
Title / episode
IT: Welcome to Derry S1E1
Playback recorded
13 minutes
US catalogue checked
Yes

Paramount+ with Showtime

Fail

Country
Portugal
Device
Windows
Connection
OpenVPN Connect + USip profile

Paramount+ with Showtime said it was not available in this region.

Test details
Exact setup
HP EliteBook 840 G10, Windows 11 24H2, OpenVPN Connect 3.7, Firefox 155
Title / episode
Dexter: Resurrection S1E1
Playback recorded
0 minutes
US catalogue checked
No

Paramount+ with Showtime

Pass

Country
Croatia
Device
Android
Connection
OpenVPN Connect + USip profile
Test details
Exact setup
Samsung Galaxy S24, Android 16 (One UI 8), OpenVPN Connect 3.6, Paramount+ with Showtime app 16.2
Title / episode
Billions S7E1
Playback recorded
9 minutes
US catalogue checked
Yes

ESPN

Pass

Country
Slovakia
Device
Windows
Connection
OpenVPN Connect + USip profile
Test details
Exact setup
HP EliteBook 840 G10, Windows 11 24H2, OpenVPN Connect 3.7, Firefox 155
Title / episode
30 for 30: Bad Boys
Playback recorded
18 minutes
US catalogue checked
Yes

Peacock

Pass

Country
Cyprus
Device
TV
Connection
USip Smart DNS
Test details
Exact setup
Samsung QE55Q80C (2023), Tizen 7.0, TV region set to USA, Peacock app; Smart DNS set on the TV
Title / episode
Twisted Metal S2E1
Playback recorded
18 minutes
US catalogue checked
Yes

AMC+

Pass

Country
Cyprus
Device
iOS
Connection
OpenVPN Connect + USip profile
Test details
Exact setup
iPhone 15, iOS 26.6, OpenVPN Connect 3.6, AMC+ app 4.12
Title / episode
Dark Winds S3E1
Playback recorded
6 minutes
US catalogue checked
Yes

Fubo

Issues

Country
Germany
Device
Android
Connection
OpenVPN Connect + USip profile

Fubo asked to confirm the home location before live channels would play.

Test details
Exact setup
Samsung Galaxy S24, Android 16 (One UI 8), OpenVPN Connect 3.6, Fubo app 5.31
Title / episode
CBS live channel
Playback recorded
9 minutes
US catalogue checked
Yes

Netflix

Pass

Country
Croatia
Device
TV
Connection
USip Smart DNS
Test details
Exact setup
Sony Bravia 7 (2024), Google TV, Netflix app; Smart DNS set on the TV
Title / episode
The Blacklist S1E1
Playback recorded
10 minutes
US catalogue checked
Yes

Philo

Fail

Country
Poland
Device
Mac
Connection
OpenVPN Connect + USip profile

Philo said it was not available in this region.

Test details
Exact setup
Mac mini M4, macOS Tahoe 26.6, OpenVPN Connect 3.7, Safari 26.6
Title / episode
Comedy Central live channel
Playback recorded
0 minutes
US catalogue checked
Not checked

How to read these results

Which records are included?

This snapshot includes the newest complete, reviewed and approved record for each exact service, physical country, device, setup and connection method.

  • Records were within the log’s 14-day freshness window at the review time above.
  • A later pending, held or incomplete record prevents an older pass from appearing as current.
  • A Pass requires US catalogue verification and at least five minutes of playback.
  • Issues and failures can include shorter attempts. They are not hidden because the outcome was unsuccessful.

What does a result establish?

A result concerns the recorded title, app or browser, device and connection method at the stated time. It does not guarantee every title, live event, account or device will work.

VPN and Smart DNS are separate connection methods. A pass with one does not establish the outcome for the other. Streaming accounts and required subscriptions are separate from USip.

An absent service or setup has no published result in this snapshot; it is not a failure. Open a check’s details to see its exact setup, attempted title, playback duration and catalogue check.