If you enjoy binge-watching Netflix boxsets and have an older Fire TV Stick connected to your TV, be cautious. Reports last month suggested that some Fire devices might lose access to this popular streaming service. Now, it has been officially confirmed that starting tomorrow, June 3, Netflix will no longer be supported on certain first-generation Fire TV devices introduced over a decade ago.
Amazon stated, “Netflix will discontinue support for some early Fire TV devices.” This change impacts owners of the Amazon Fire TV Stick (2014), Amazon Fire TV Stick with Alexa voice remote (2014), and Amazon Fire TV (2014).
If you rely on these devices to watch shows like Drive to Survive, Adolescence, and Bad Thoughts, it’s advisable to purchase a new device promptly.
The reason for this block is not entirely clear, but it appears to be related to the AV1 codec technology. This technology enables streaming platforms like Netflix to offer higher-resolution content at an additional cost, which is not compatible with these older Fire TV Sticks.
Netflix wants to avoid customers paying for services they cannot access, which could be why the app is being discontinued on these older devices.
To determine if your Fire TV device is affected, go to Settings > My Fire TV > About on your Fire TV. If your device is listed below, Netflix will stop working on it this week:
• Amazon Fire TV Stick (2014)
• Amazon Fire TV Stick with Alexa voice remote (2014)
• Amazon Fire TV (2014)
Amazon reassured that Netflix will continue to be available on all other Fire TV devices.
There are newer Fire TV Stick models available, including 4K versions and the premium Max model with exclusive features like Ambient Experience, turning TVs into dynamic art displays and allowing users to customize with widgets and sticky notes.
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