Starting next month, Netflix will no longer be available on as many as 60 older models of smart TVs, even for those with active subscriptions. This significant change will primarily impact televisions around ten years old, suggesting it’s time for an upgrade if your TV is affected.
Which models are affected?
The models losing access include 16 different Sony TV models and two generations of Apple TV, along with 42 additional Sony TV models. These changes are scheduled for July 24, 2024, with the final 16 Sony models losing access on July 23, and second and third-generation Apple TVs on July 31.
Here is a comprehensive list of the affected Sony models:
S9 Series:
- KD-65S9005B
- KD-75S9005B
W5 Series:
- KDL-48W585B
W6 Series:
- KDL-40W605B
- KDL-48W605B
- KDL-60W605B
W7 Series:
- KDL-32W705B
- KDL-32W706B
- KDL-42W705B
- KDL-42W706B
- KDL-50W705B
- KDL-50W706B
W70 Series:
- KDL-32W705C
- KDL-40W705C
- KDL-48W705C
W8 Series:
- KDL-42W805B
- KDL-42W815B
- KDL-42W817B
- KDL-42W828B
- KDL-42W829B
- KDL-50W805B
- KDL-50W815B
- KDL-50W817B
- KDL-50W828B
- KDL-50W829B
- KDL-55W805B
- KDL-55W815B
- KDL-55W817B
- KDL-55W828B
- KDL-55W829B
W85 Series:
- KDL-60W855B
W95 Series:
- KDL-55W955B
- KDL-65W955B
X85 Series:
- KD-49X8505B
- KD-55X8505B
- KD-65X8505B
- KD-70X8505B
X9 Series:
- KD-55X9005B
- KD-65X9005B
- KD-79X9005B
X95 Series:
- KD-65X9505B
- KD-85X9505B
Additional 16 Models:
- KDL-60W610B
- KDL-60W630B
- KDL-55X830B
- KDL-65X830B
- KDL-70X830B
- XBR-55X800B
- XBR-65X800B
- XBR-49X850B
- XBR-55X850B
- XBR-65X850B
- XBR-70X850B
- XBR-55X900B
- XBR-65X900B
- XBR-79X900B
- XBR-65X950B
- XBR-85X950B
Action for users
If your TV model is listed, Netflix will cease to function even with an active subscription. Consider upgrading your TV or switching to another streaming service to continue enjoying your favorite content.