NETFLIX subscribers have been given a last minute warning that the app is set to vanish from 60 TVs over the coming days. Viewers have been urged to check the full list of affected devices to avoid missing their favourite shows. 2 The app will stop working even on TVs that have a dedicated Netflix button on the remote Credit: Alamy Affected TVs are roughly a decade old.
Due to apparent technical limitations, dozens of TVs have been branded 'too old' to house the app any longer. The app will stop working even on TVs that have a dedicated Netflix button on the remote. Subscribers say the move is "unnecessary" and a waste of money, when their TVs still work.
It is mostly Sony TV models that are affected, however, some Apple TV models will be impacted too. In a statement, Sony said that Netflix will be removed from the apps menu of all affected models. In an on-screen message, Sony TV owners are told: "Unfortunately, Netflix will no longer be available on this device after [applicable date].
"Visit netflix.com/compatibledevices to see a list of supported devices." Most read in Tech LEXI'S BATTLE Amanda Holden’s daughter Lexi rushed to hospital with life-threatening bug PLUSH PAD Ryan Christie forks out almost £900k for flat in expensive Scotland street GERS 0 MAN UTD 2 Clement needs new stars fast as former Ger stuns old club at Murrayfield LEWK AT THAT Lewis Capaldi spotted wearing Celtic top as he bumps into TV legend in London NOT-FLIX Netflix can be found on most smart TVs and millions of Amazon Fire TV and Roku Stick across the globe.
But on 23 July, the Netflix app will end support for 16 Sony TV models, including: 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 How to find TV model name A model name is a combination of numbers and letters, for example KD-55XG9505 or WH-1000XM4. It's not easily mistakable for a serial number, which only consists of numbers. To find your model name, check these three locations: A label on the back or bottom of the device The original packaging and printed instruction manual inside it The system menu in products with a user interface Netflix: A Future with Free Streaming Options? Then on 24 July, the app will stop working on another 42 Sony TV models, including: S9 Series KD-65S9005B KD-75S9005B W5 Series KDL-48W585B W6 Series KDL-40W605B KDL-48W605B KDL-60W605B W7 Series KDL-32W705B KDL-32W706B KDL-42W705B KDL-42W706B KDL-50W705B KDL-50W706B W70 Series KDL-32W705C KDL-40W705C KDL-48W705C W8 Series KDL-42W805B KDL-42W815B KDL-42W817B KDL-42W828B KDL-42W829B KDL-50W805B KDL-50W815B KDL-50W817B KDL-50W828B KDL-50W829B KDL-55W805B KDL-55W815B KDL-55W817B KDL-55W828B KDL-55W829B W85 Series KDL-60W855B W95 Series KDL-55W955B KDL-65W955B X85 Series KD-49X8505B KD-55X8505B KD-65X8505B KD-70X8505B X9 Series KD-55X9005B KD-65X9005B KD-79X9005B X95 Series KD-65X9505B KD-85X9505B I’m already paying a monthly subscription now I need to pay more for hardware because apparently, my TV is Jurassic.
X user @NJTGillianFarr "So annoyed! On screen message from @NetflixUK this evening to say the app won’t work after 24th July on my perfectly functional Sony TV," one subscriber wrote on X (formerly Twitter). "It’s even got a Netflix button on the remote! "TV is under 10 years old customer services basically said I need new hardware like a fire stick or something. "I’m already paying a monthly subscription now I need to pay more for hardware because apparently, my TV is Jurassic.
" 2 It is mostly Sony TV models that are affected, however, some Apple TV models will be impacted too Credit: Alamy BAD APPLE On July 31, Netflix will also pull its app from second and third-generation Apple TVs. "It is so stupid & unnecessary to force customers to buy new devices to use your service when the old ones still work," an Apple TV owner wrote on X. I find the culture around technology so regressive - stuff shouldn’t need replacing every couple of years.
@c21stprimitive "Looks like you’ve lost a customer. "I find the culture around technology so regressive - stuff shouldn’t need replacing every couple of years. "It’s a complete waste of resources.
" Another Netflix subscriber replied, calling the move "ridiculous". "We could still access a 2012 version of Netflix on an old smart TV a couple years ago," they added. "It looked completely different and was slow but it showed movies still.
" According to Apple Insider, other than age, it is unclear why Netflix is leaving older Apple TVs. The outlet noted that codec support may be a problem. In an email to owners of older Apple TVs, Netflix said: "You're receiving this email because you've used Apple TV (2nd generation) and/or Apple TV (3rd generation) with Netflix in the past.
Read more on the Scottish Sun WATER BEAUTY Gorgeous seaside town voted best in Scotland for beautiful beaches & scenery LIKE FATHER LIKE SON Scotland legend's son makes appearance in Rangers vs Man Utd clash "Unfortunately, we will no longer support these devices from 31 July 2024. "We know this can be frustrating, but we're doing this to ensure you maintain the best possible viewing experience." Use Netflix on a computer or laptop? Try these useful shortcuts Here are some handy keyboard shortcuts.
.. Spacebar – toggle play / pause Enter – toggle play / pause F – full screen Esc – exit full screen Left Arrow – rewind 10 seconds Right Arrow – fast-forward 10 seconds Up arrow – volume up Down arrow – volume down M – mute toggle Shift-Alt-Left Click – adjust the streaming bitrate (to improve or reduce the quality of the video).
