Is Netflix ever going to be supported?

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Is Netflix ever going to be supported?

Netflix is currently not supported in the Apple TV app. Is this more of an Apple doesn’t want to integrate them, or they haven’t yet?

Posted on Nov 16, 2021 8:25 PM

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Agorith Author

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Nov 16, 2021 8:34 PM in response to muguy

Yes, and I use the Apple TV app to access Hulu content, and HBO Max content, and Disney+ content, and peacock content, etc.. etc.. Netflix is the only app not supported of all the ones I can think of.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208083

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Nov 16, 2021 9:02 PM in response to muguy

It’s not nearly as convenient, and often times I’ll forget about a tv show for a few weeks because it isn’t on the list. It just seems weird that Netflix of all the streaming services wouldn’t be integrated.

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Nov 16, 2021 8:54 PM in response to k_p95

I think I wasn’t clear enough looking back, I’m talking about the Apple TV app on the Apple TV specifically, with the ability to show movies and tv shows your watching with everything else, such as Hulu content or HBO Max content is.

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k_p95

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Nov 16, 2021 8:45 PM in response to Agorith

I'm not sure I understand the question. Could you be more specific?

Netflix, the app, is compatible with the Apple TV device.
Netflix, the subscription, is not available for billing through your Apple ID if you are a new subscriber. Existing subscribers to Netflix billed through their Apple ID are able to continue their subscription as normal. This is due to Netflix terminating their third party billing contracts and now only offering the service billed through them directly.
Netflix, on the Apple TV app, is not offered as a channel to subscribe to with Apple TV+ at this time.

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muguy

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Nov 16, 2021 9:03 PM in response to Agorith

They've chosen not to integrate. Besides, there isn't anything compelling on Netflix (IMHO) :)

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Nov 16, 2021 9:10 PM in response to muguy

You’re probably right. They’ve got a decent selection of fun movies, and “I Thunk You Should Leave” is great in my opinion.

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muguy

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Nov 16, 2021 8:55 PM in response to Agorith

Netflix is a standalone app, they have not chosen to integrate into Apple TV channels. But, it still works as an app on your Apple TV. Same difference really as you have access.

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