Netflix will no longer be supported on second and third generation Apple TVs starting in August.
Netflix will not be available on these older Apple TVs after July 31, the company wrote in its configuration website. On the edge reported that Netflix notified customers of the decision via email, saying the change was made to “maintain the best Netflix experience possible.”
It’s unclear what may have led Netflix to discontinue its services on these older Apple TVs, which the company no longer sells. Users will likely need to update their Apple TVs to continue watching Netflix on their second or third generation devices.
The Hill has reached out to Netflix for comment.
According to Litter, these second and third generation TVs were released more than a decade ago. The latest version of Apple TV is the Apple TV 4K, which the company sells from $129.
The Verge noted that Netflix has canceled your services for other older TVs from the past, including Samsung, Roku, and Vizio devices in 2019.
The decision also comes as Netflix is making a big push into live events, after the company recently struck deals with major sports leagues like the NFL and hosted live comedy specials.
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