Netflix to cut support for 16 smart TVs next month - is Yours on the list?

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Netflix announced that its app won’t run on certain smart TVs starting next month, requiring viewers to add a streaming device to stay connected.

The world’s biggest streaming service reported that viewers won’t be able to access the streaming service on a selection of outdated Sony TVs made in 2014.

Users who don’t want to replace their devices to retain access will need to invest between $20 and $50 for an Amazon Fire TV Stick, Roku or Chromecast with Google TV.

‘Starting July 24, 2024, the Netflix app will no longer be supported on some 2014 BRAVIA televisions,’ Sony announced, adding: ‘You can continue to use the Netflix app until July 23, 2024.’

Sony TVs that won't work in the US starting July 24, 2024​

  • 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
Netflix is cutting support for 16 Sony TVs next month
 

We get our NF programming via an Apple-TV device... employs a cord that plugs into what I suppose one would call our 'dull-witted TV'. The TV itself is high-res & has decent sound, but NF has contacted us to let us know we'll need to upgrade the little Apple-TV box.
 

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Just 2-3 days ago I ended service with Netflix due to lack of content, and a constantly raising cost. So now I'm back to just whatever DTV offers, and that ain't a hell of a lot ....... IMO.
 
This makes sense and is one reason why I tell people to buy a streaming stick or box even if they do buy a smart TV. The technology involving streaming has developed much faster than the processers in TV sets. So as the streaming technology does develop , many of the older "smart" TV's won't be able to stream apps using the latest streaming. technology. Netflix isn't the only app that won't run on some of the older TV's. Other older apps such as Hulu have the same issue.

Most of the older TV's still provide a great display so spending $30-$60 on a new streaming stick or box makes more sense then going out and buying a new TV.
 
I'm not familiar with Sony TVs, but in general a smart TV has internet access(WiFi, wired) and a limited operating system. The Chromecast/Roku/Firesticks etc provide a WiFi connection, and some proprietary apps. I have an older non-smart flatscreen that for probably 10 years I used a Chromecast to access web content. Nowadays I have a laptop connected via HDMI cable, using the flatscreen as a display while using the elliptical or treadmill. I start whatever video content I want to view, then get on one of the exercise machines.
 
My Roku stick that I got years ago, when streaming first started, is still working fine. It cost about $20.
 

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