Netflix Will Soon Stop Working on Some Streaming Players & Smart TVs
| Cord Cutters News • • technology
Key Points:
- Netflix will end support for its app on PlayStation 3 and several older devices, including certain smart TVs and set-top boxes like BT’s Z4 TV Box, effective March 2, 2026, affecting users relying on these legacy platforms.
- This move follows Netflix’s pattern of discontinuing support for outdated hardware to focus on modern devices that can handle advanced streaming features, security, and higher video quality.
- Users of PlayStation 3 and other impacted devices have started receiving notifications urging them to upgrade to compatible hardware to avoid service interruptions.
- The decision reflects the challenges of maintaining compatibility with aging technology and the streaming industry’s shift toward cloud-based services and constant updates.
- Netflix’s phase-out encourages affected users to
