Flint 2 VPN problems with Amazon devices

Hello, I have 2 Amazon Echo speakers, both of which are excluded via the VPN policy (based on the client device). So that both devices should “not” use VPN.

The funny thing is: without the VPN turned on, the devices work wonderfully.

If I switch on Nordvpn-VPN (but devices are “excluded” from the VPN), they work.

If I turn off Nordvpn and turn on Surfshark VPN, both speakers immediately tell me when I ask them something that there is no internet connection and nothing works.

Even restarting all devices doesn't help. Only when I deactivate Surfshark again does it work again immediately.

Why does Nordvpn and Surfshark not work???

or even better if the Amazon device is excluded from the VPN why does it still have an impact??

I had this same problem with SurfShark and Mullvad. It was something to do with scrambled DNS settings. My only remedy was to reset the firmware.

I'm doing it for the third time

Make sure to not use the VPN DNS.

Make sure to enable Allow Custom DNS to Override VPN DNS inside NETWORK -> DNS