Unless you’re an ad-free user with legacy casting tech.

Netflix has removed the ability to cast shows and movies from phones to TVs, unless subscribers are using older casting devices.

  • Bldck@beehaw.orgEnglish
    14·
    8 hours ago

    The casting changes announced on Netflix’s support page do not explain why the feature has been removed. It follows a similar move in 2019 when Netflix removed AirPlay support, citing a desire to “ensure our standard of quality for viewing is being met.” We have reached out to Netflix for comment.

    Three likely reasons:

    1. The app bundles have different viewing session tracking features. This could make it easier to combine the streaming device’s behavior tracking with the TV’s tracking.
    2. It’s more challenging to use a VPN on a streaming device compared to a phone.
    3. Phones move around, while streaming devices don’t, this further limits the ability to share accounts.
    • 4am@lemmy.zip
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      3 hours ago
      1. They only have to pay to maintain their QR-session activation system. While this is more costly than Casting was;
      2. people will forgot and remain logged in on devices away from home, triggering the “password sharing charge” on their account more often.
      3. support doesn’t have to refund that charge since the account was left logged in for an extended period of time at a second location, something which does not occur with Casting.