Question "Netflix is no longer available on this device" ?

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How could Netflix block perfectly good TV ? so what if it's older than 10 years? Another Big Brother?
From October 16th I've been having this message on our Panasonic Smart TV:
"Netflix is no longer available on this device"

I know we could get a streaming device, but I don't want to, as we hardly watch TV,
We are paying for Netflix and would like them to restore things back as they were.
 
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Netflix has yet to state why the affected devices are being discontinued, but we will update this article if they provide official clarification.

This is from the article.

Now, we've got a superb 55" Panasonic smart TV, we're not going to replace it because of Netflix I think bullying.
I don't know how legal this step is in the US or in the UK where we live, but we shall see.
 
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Sorry to everyone if I quoted the wrong quote, Panasonic model is Viera TX-L55DT50B
not to sure as I have no access view to the back as it hanged to the wall.
To be honest, they already know too much, Who, Where What and how long everyone is watching, I think they just want even more, like another company we all know.
 
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This is just a fact of life. Older, mostly, if not exclusively non-smart televisions and related gear have what they have as far as the various media players go and do not support newer streaming formats and such and cannot, or will not, be upgraded. Crying about it won't change it.

Your options are:

1. Replace the television with a newer set that does include a more up to date Netflix player.
2. If you have a compatible DVD player use that instead for Netflix.
3. Purchase a Firestick or equivalent.
4. Stop using Netflix.

Fact is that your existing television isn't going to get updated. I myself have 2 sets that fall under this and just use the DVD players attached for watching streaming now. You don't need multiple remotes if you have a programmable universal remote (many are by default these days)
 
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ex_bubblehead said:
This is just a fact of life. Older, mostly, if not exclusively non-smart televisions and related gear have what they have as far as the various media players go and do not support newer streaming formats and such and cannot, or will not, be upgraded. Crying about it won't change it.

Your options are:

1. Replace the television with a newer set that does include a more up to date Netflix player.
2. If you have a compatible DVD player use that instead for Netflix.
3. Purchase a Firestick or equivalent.
4. Stop using Netflix.

Fact is that your existing television isn't going to get updated. I myself have 2 sets that fall under this and just use the DVD players attached for watching streaming now. You don't need multiple remotes if you have a programmable universal remote (many are by default these days)
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Sorry, no it's not, and it shouldn't be.
 
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Order 66 said:
If only it were that simple... I wish as well as many others that companies would support their old products for longer, but at some point, it becomes too expensive for the company to maintain for the limited number of users who are still using it.
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You have to look at how many years they HAVE supported it. Large enterprise computer vendors (Dell, HPE) only guarantee support for 5 years after end of sale. A company could buy a $100K computer from HPE and only get 5 years of support. End of Life (EOL) happens to all tech.
 
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Order 66 said:
If only it were that simple... I wish as well as many others that companies would support their old products for longer, but at some point, it becomes too expensive for the company to maintain for the limited number of users who are still using it.
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Sorry, no, I don't think it's the case here. Netflix just should leave it alone.
 
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yossibac said:
Sorry, no, I don't think it's the case here. Netflix just should leave it alone.
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But as netflix (as with any software) evolves, adds more features, etc. the application will get more demanding and older TVs with inferior processors (compared to more modern TVs) may struggle to run it well enough, hence the reason Netflix is dropping support. people generally keep TVs for about 10 years before they feel the need to upgrade. Not saying you have to, but maybe you should think about an upgrade since modern 55" TVs can be had for about $500.
 
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