Netflix, one of the most important streaming platforms, with a presence in almost the entire world and with just over 277 million subscribers, has reported an update, in which some televisions could be left out and unable to play its service.
This is an optimization of resources, with which an improvement in the performance of modern devices is expected, starting December 1, 2024.
Due to this update, some televisions will no longer be compatible with the platform, and the upgrade is opened for new devices.
According to reports, it will be televisions that were manufactured before 2014, which will no longer be compatible with the app.
It is not the first time that this entertainment company stops providing its service on some “obsolete” devices; previously it was for devices manufactured between 2011 and 2013.
Which televisions will no longer be compatible with Netflix?
There is some doubt about which televisions will no longer be compatible with the Netflix platform, so we have listed them by brand and serial number of the devices.
Sony Bravia: W95, W85, X85, X9 and X95 Series.
Samsung: All models manufactured before 2014.
LG: Models manufactured before 2014.
Panasonic: Models designed before 2014.
What can I do if my television is not compatible with Netflix?
If you were one of the users affected by this update, it does not mean that your television is no longer useful.
There are some alternatives so that you can enjoy the platform with some intermediary devices.
You can use some device such as the Amazon Fire Stick, the Google Chromecast and Roku.
Loss of subscribers
In 2023, Netflix lost a significant number of subscribers due to the ban on accounts in different households, also losing popularity among users and opening up the market to other applications, such as Amazon Prime Video, for example.
Source: elsoldedurango
