Technology ages much like anything else. With that aging process older technology is dropped from support by companies. Netflix is no different.
On December 1st, 2019, many older devices will no longer support Netflix. This could mean potentially millions of subscribers will be left out. Subscription paid or not.
This sucks for the more cash strapped Netflix subscribers, it is a natural progression. What is surprising about this announcement is just how many Roku devices are on it.
There are seven Roku devices specifically named. Along with those Roku devices there is the stipulation “any other Roku devices that cannot auto-play the next episode.” I am not sure off hand just what devices that fall into that ambiguous area, but I am sure it is.
Thanks to Lifehacker.com, we know exactly which seven named Roku devices are on that list:
Roku 2000C
Roku 2050X
Roku 2100X
Roku HD
Roku SD
Roku XD
Roku XR
Along with those Roku devices Samsung televisions were mentioned. Specifically, televisions with a C or D in their model code. Lifehacker has a link to find out if your television is in this cut off.
While the Roku streaming device is extremely popular, I do want to point out that these are mostly older devices that are getting cut off. The potential impact to Netflix’s subscriber list is probably not going to be anything like what many others are saying it will be.
Are you rocking one of these devices and still subscribed to Netflix? Tell me what Roku device you stream with in the comments.
