VIEWERS have about a week left to make sure they’re not affected by the big Netflix switch-off and avoid missing their favourite shows.
The Netflix app is set to disappear from 60 TVs by the end of the month, even if the remote has a dedicated Netflix button.
Due to technical limitations, dozens of TVs have been branded ‘too old’ to hose the app any longer.
The TVs are roughly a decade old.
Sony TV models are mostly 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, subscribers 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.”
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:
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:
Then on 24 July, the app will stop working on another 42 Sony TV models, including:
S9 Series
W5 Series
W6 Series
W7 Series
W70 Series
W8 Series
W85 Series
W95 Series
X85 Series
X9 Series
X95 Series
I’m already paying a monthly subscription now I need to pay more for hardware because apparently, my TV is Jurassic
Netflix subscriber
“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.”
On July 31, Netflix will also reportedly pull its app from second and third-generation Apple TVs.
According to Apple Insider, other than age, it is unclear why Netflix is leaving older Apple TVs.
Although the outlet noted that codec support may be a problem.
