by Thinus Ferreira
Netflix will abruptly stop working on thousands of TV sets from today - over 60 models from Sony - even though the remote control has a dedicated Netflix-button, as well as from some Apple TV models as well.
Netflix says viewers' TV sets are too old, although it is TV sets which are about a decade old which according to Netflix now have technical limitations.
In an on-screen message, affected Sony TV model owners are told "Unfortunately, Netflix will no longer be available on this device. Visit netflix.com/compatabledevices to see a list of supported devices."
From today Netflix is abruptly ending support of its Netflix app on these 16 Sony TV models:
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
On 24 July, the Netflix app will stop working on another 42 Sony TV models:
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
On 31 July the Netflix app will no longer work on second and third-generation Apple TVs.
Netflix in a message is telling older Apple TV users: "You're receiving this email because you've used Apple TV (2nd generation) and/or Apple TV (3rd generation) with Netflix in the past. 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."
