BIG CHANGES
‘That sucks’ rage TV fans as Netflix rampage kills app on even more devices forever – and cry ‘are you kidding me?’
The change will begin during the summer of 2024
NETFLIX is removing itself from second and third-generation Apple TVs.
Subscribers of the streaming giant have taken to Reddit to express their thoughts on the move.
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As reported, Netflix is removing its services from second and third-generation Apple TVs.
According to the publication, the streaming company wrote in an email to customers that the move is meant to "maintain the best possible Netflix experience."
Per , Netflix also announced that the change will take effect on July 31, 2024.
As the outlet noted, other than age, it is unclear why Netflix is leaving the older Apple TVs, though codec support may be a problem.
Netflix also added the announcement to its under the Netflix Features section.
"Netflix will no longer be available on Apple TV (2nd generation) and Apple TV (3rd generation) after July 31, 2024," the company wrote.
Apple Insider noted that as of now, Apple's Home Sharing, AirPlay, and apps still work on its older TVs.
OUT WITH THE OLD
According to Apple Insider, the second generation Apple TV was released in September 2010, followed by the third generation in 2012.
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Both devices used "an offshoot" of iOS.
The older products "were effectively obsolete" when Apple launched the fourth-generation Apple TV in September 2015, per the outlet.
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Apple TV 4K launched on November 4, 2022, and "is effectively the seventh generation of Apple TV hardware, not counting an incredibly minor hardware revision in the third generation."
The newest model is "the third unit capable of 4K."
The first-generation Apple TV, which "ran a variant of OS X," is "long gone."
According to , its products "are considered obsolete" when the company "stopped distributing them for sale more than 7 years ago."
"Apple discontinues all hardware service for obsolete products, and service providers cannot order parts for obsolete products," it continues.
REDDIT REACTION
Netflix and Apple TV customers have taken to Reddit to share their thoughts on the move in a "Netflix is finally killing off support for 2nd and 3rd generation Apple TVs."
"That sucks considering you still can't jailbreak those and run plex on them," one user wrote.
"Dam*, time to finally retire my high school graduation present," another commented.
"Oof I know plenty of people that still have these as their main way to watch Netflix, they will be bummed," a third said, in part.
"I know most here will say 'it's been supported for a long time, they are really old.' I get it, it's a service. Still sucks to create more e-waste (and expenses) just because you have to buy a new device that will be used exactly the same way the old one was, compared to a 20 year old blu-ray player which still works fine with new movies."
"Wait what? are you Kidding me?" a fourth user wrote.
How to get the best Netflix video quality
There are ways for Netflix users to ensure they are getting the best video quality.
According to the , customers should:
- Check if they are watching in the highest possible video resolution, which could include HD, 4K Ultra HD, or HDR.
- When watching a Netflix show or film, check the details page, which will include the video quality labels Resolution (detail) and Dynamic range (contrast & colorfulness).
Customers should also:
- Check their plan
- Check their network
- Check their devices
- Check with the right titles
- Check their account settings
SONY SHUTDOWN
Netflix is also removing its services from 16 Sony TVs beginning July 24, 2024.
The affected Sony models include:
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- KDL-60W610B
- KDL-60W630B
- KDL-55X830B
- KDL-65X830B
- KDL-70X830B
- XBR-55X800B
- XBR-65X800B
- XBR-49X850B
- XBR-55X850B
- XBR-65X850B
- XBR-70X850B
- XBR-55X900B
- XBR-65X900B
- XBR-79X900B
- XBR-65X950B
- XBR-85X950B
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