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Netflix, the streaming Giant on Tuesday informed its customers that it will no longer support second and third-generation Apple TV devices via an email. The decision is taken as Netflix had an enough older Apple TV model.
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Impact of Netflix Decision upon people with Apple Models
It is to be noted that this is not the first time Netflix has made this decision, similar decisions were also taken in the past. For example, in the year 2019, Netflix ended its support for older devices of Samsung along with Vizo Smart TVs and first-generation Roku Boxes.
However, Netflix informed that users will not lose their subscriptions and can stream their favorite shows on another device. The other options that are left for Netflix users to watch the movies include buying other Set-top boxes and connecting them to their televisions.
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Reasoning Behind the Decision
Netflix is ending at supporting older models to ensure that customers enjoy the best possible viewing experience the second and third generations have pretty old hardware the second-generation.
The Apple TV was released 13 years ago from the present day, and it’s now categorized by Apple as a vintage product, particularly referring to its third-generation model
All the models that were launched before the introduction of the 3rd generation such as Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K are going to remain unaffected by this decision this means that users keep watching their Netflix shows without any issues.
Is it a Good time to upgrade?
it is implied that the users started planning to upgrade this is a good time to do it with the newer models of the Apple TV 4K store and also a Siri remote. on the other hand, the Roku streaming device has access to other services and at the moment there are other great deals on the necessary hardware.
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As per the reports of Statista, Netflix currently has 269.6 subscribers throughout the world as of 2024. The Netflix decision is going to pose difficulty for some of its subscribers. However, the users may opt for other alternatives such as Google, Roku, Amazon, and other low-priced streaming models.
Additionally, many smart TVs come with Netflix apps pre-installed. If you are already thinking about purchasing a new TV and aren’t set on sticking with the same experience, you might not need to buy any extra devices.
The sigh of relief is that the home-sharing Apps of Apple, Airplay, and other Apps would still work on the older devices these models were the last to feature optical audio out. It seems inevitable that the company will eventually discontinue them as well.
The latest Apple TV, launched on November 4, 2022, is considered the seventh generation of Apple TV hardware, excluding a minor revision in the third generation. It is the third model to support 4K.
By March 2015, Apple had accumulated sales of 25 million units of the Apple TV.
The impact of discontinuation of Apple devices may create landfills
While it may lead to increased electronic waste, there’s a practical consideration in maintaining support for outdated technology. However, it’s noted that there comes a point where continuing support for a diminishing user base of aging devices is no longer feasible.
On a positive note, the article mentions that the latest version of the Apple TV 4K is currently on sale, providing an opportunity for users to upgrade at a discounted price.
