Netflix he announced the end of support for some older devices, leading users to purchase new devices to continue enjoying their streaming content. A choice that is not new, given that already in 2019 it had discontinued support for some Roku devices, Samsung and Vizio televisions, among others.
Netflix, end of support on some older devices
Starting October 16, some devices were no longer able to stream Netflix. It seems that several devices from manufacturers such as are involved Sony, Toshiba, Samsung e altri. But also devices like the PlayStation Vita e PS TV. Most of these devices he is more than ten years old.
There are several reasons behind this decision. First, there is the question of safety: Older devices may not receive security patches, making them vulnerable to potential threats. Furthermore, prolonged use of outdated devices can lead to an unsatisfactory user experience due to slowdowns and bugs. In addition to these considerations, there are technical limitations that prevent new features and improvements introduced by the streaming service.
May 10, 2022, Brazil. In this photo illustration a close-up of a hand holding a TV remote control seen in front of the Netflix logo
For those who have been affected by the outage of support, we are here several economical options available for purchasing new streaming devices. Like the Amazon Fire TV Stick e le Chromecast di Google, as well as the possibility of purchasing new TVs.
For those who want to check if their current device is still supported, Netflix has a dedicated website with a list of supported devices.