Netflix, Streaming Videos & DVDs

RandomNumbers

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7. Thanks for the info

Sat Jan 11, 2025, 02:43 PM

Jan 2025

Yeah in my initial googling around Chromecast for Netflix I got the idea that the "Chromecast" model line is discontinued by Google and that none of the models work with the ad-supported Netflix (which is what I have).

Looking at it again, I see they have models with "Google TV" that supposedly work with the ad-supported Netflix. But then this page says:

Using a mobile device to watch Netflix on a TV isn't available with an ad-supported experience. To use your mobile device to watch Netflix on your TV, you'll need to change to an ad-free plan.

Sorry, Netflix, not doing that. Just want to be able to use the "free" year I got on something other than a smartphone screen, and not the computer screen that I work at all day.

(your link doesn't open for me by the way, but no matter.)

The info on Plex is interesting. Not in the mode now to set up a server but if I were, that would surely be an advantage. Roku will supposedly work with Plex content.

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Netflix question - best streaming device for an old "smart" TV? [View all] RandomNumbers Jan 2025 OP

I love my Nvidia Shield. I have them all, and the Shield is what I use on a daily basis. Ferrets are Cool Jan 2025 #1

Thanks for the suggestion! RandomNumbers Jan 2025 #2

Had Roku J-9 Jan 2025 #3

Roku is simple, cheap and reliable. Our family has a bunch of them and they're great. kysrsoze Jan 2025 #4

I have ROKU on several older TV's liberal N proud Jan 2025 #5

Define "best"? AZJonnie Jan 2025 #6

Thanks for the info RandomNumbers Jan 2025 #7

A streaming device is not a mobile device so the 'but then' is not really applicable to your sitch AZJonnie Jan 2025 #13

I have nothing but "dumb" tv's but the two I tend to use have roku sticks and work fine. hlthe2b Jan 2025 #8

I actually got Roku to work on an old 28" Phillips (digital, pre-HD) with one problem ... eppur_se_muova Jan 2025 #9

I also used my Roku to on an old analog TV. This was before 2013. LeftInTX Jan 2025 #16

We use Chromecast on a 2018 so so smart tv .. 1WorldHope Jan 2025 #10

Yes, per the Netflix page I found (again) today RandomNumbers Jan 2025 #11

Right. I did the same thing with Starz. 1WorldHope Jan 2025 #12

Sounds like you've settled on an option but here's something to know AZJonnie Jan 2025 #14

I have had the same Roku since 2011. I don't even know what model it is anymore. LeftInTX Jan 2025 #15