Netflix will stop working on older Apple TVs

Illustration by Nick Barclay / The VergeNetflix says it’ll no longer be available on second- and third-generation Apple TVs, which came out more than a decade ago. The company said in an email to customers that the move is...

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Jun 4, 2024 - 21:02
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Netflix will stop working on older Apple TVs

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The streaming service says it’s dropping support for second- and third-generation Apple TVs.

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Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge

Netflix says it’ll no longer be available on second- and third-generation Apple TVs, which came out more than a decade ago.

The company said in an email to customers that the move is meant to “maintain the best possible Netflix experience.” The change is expected to happen after July 31st, AppleInsider and MacRumors report. Netflix also updated its support page with the news.

The first three generations of Apple TVs are already considered “obsolete” by Apple, which discontinues service for hardware seven years after it has stopped selling a product.

Netflix didn’t immediately respond to an inquiry from The Verge about why it made the decision to end support for second- and third-generation Apple TVs now. But both generations are so old that they don’t have Apple’s App Store.

For anyone looking to upgrade, Verizon is currently offering a $40 discount on the latest Apple TV 4K.