Consumer reports rates WD TV streamimg player as the bes so why all the negative answers about Netflix? Can you get Netflix or not?
1991977
Ok, this is the deal. If you buy this more expensive OLDER version it WILL do netflix. The NEWER version WD TV for less money does NOT play Netflix. Very crazy and stupid.
1991978
No problem getting Netflix. Works well. All and all, this is a great streamer, especially if you have a lot of content on your HD. It will play almost all formats, including a lot which other units don't. For me this was the main factor for purchasing.
1991979
I had no issues with Netflix. It streaming media on my local network and USB flash drive capabilities.
853759
It does not which is disappointing, but it is still worth it, and it supports all the other services. Hulu Netflix, Vudu ect. I don't why Amazon won't work with WD to get on these devices. It can't be a lack of DRM, all the other services work, AND it can play from SMB (Windows Shares), NFS shares, plays the vast majority of media files and formats. It is easy to use, that it makes the cable company's cable box seem complicated.
221322
Have not streamed live tv.. Netflix works great.. and am very satisfied with Tablet.. minus the wall charger.. I bought 2 of these tablets.. and both chargers had to be replaced within a month of receiving tablets.
1208187
I'm doing a trial of Prime, and I'm afraid if the streaming won't work, there's little point in actually signing up - Netflix will have to do for now. I think Prime has some great content, but I'm not keen on camping in front of my PC to watch the movies - much rather be able to watch over the game console on the actual TV. Too bad - it's a great price, even compared to Netflix, but steep for the limited capabilities.
1076343
No. NO Netflix and NO Pandora. = NO SALE for me. :(I would stick with a Popcorn Hour A-200 or WD Live(if you don't care about menu aesthetics)
1630500
thanks for your question but it will not stream Netflix it doesn't even have it on the there. it is very limited it does have youtube and Shoutcast radio and there hasn't been any update for a long time so maybe it might get it but i doubt it will get it it is a very good media player for any video you get from the web it will play it. it will not play web m video though but all the other common video it will play but if your looking for Netflix or the other services look elsewhere hope this helps you out
129542
Never tried streaming Netflix with it. I only used it as a movie player. I could never find a wifi connection with this. I now use a Asus Nexus for almost everything when away from the laptop. The KLU is confusing, slow, freezes all the time...
1963621
I love ours...so does my wife...we have no problems whatsoever....She uses it for Netflix all the time....
1308037
You have to be a member already of Netflix. 7.99/mo for just streaming or 9.99/mo and up tp include discs in the mail. Netflix is NOT a VOD service like Vudu, Amazon VOD, etc. It is subscription based.
2059712
Netflix is one of the apps in the smart hub on our tv.We got a 30 day free trial when we purchased the set.We tried it and then joined.It works great.Of course there are some glitches once in a while just like with cable.We use the Pandora app a lot.It works great.The web browser is slow but that maybe because our land lord only pays for the base internet.The tv has a lot of things that I haven't even tried yet.As other people have said,the remote is not as easy as it could be but we just use it for the special things on the smart tv and use the cable remote for regular programming.I would buy it again!Hope this helps.Fell free to ask anymore questions.Mike Netflix is one of the apps in the smart hub on our tv.We got a 30 day free trial when we purchased the set.We tried it and then joined.It works great.Of course there are some glitches once in a while just like with cable.We use the Pandora app a lot.It works great.The web browser is slow but that maybe because our land lord only pays for the base internet.The tv has a lot of things that I haven't even tried yet.As other people have said,the remote is not as easy as it could be but we just use it for the special things on the smart tv and use the cable remote for regular programming.I would... » Read More Netflix is one of the apps in the smart hub on our tv.We got a 30 day free trial when we purchased the set.We tried it and then joined.It works great.Of course there are some glitches once in a while just like with cable.We use the Pandora app a lot.It works great.The web browser is slow but that maybe because our land lord only pays for the base internet.The tv has a lot of things that I haven't even tried yet.As other people have said,the remote is not as easy as it could be but we just use it for the special things on the smart tv and use the cable remote for regular programming.I would buy it again!Hope this helps.Fell free to ask anymore questions.Mike « Show Less
1057171
I just returned my unit and got a replacement and the new unit works fine, no problems connecting to netflix. Also, my original unit didn't process the firmware upgrades because the new unit now has blockbuster and you tube on it. So it you have the chance, you might want to take it back for an exchange.
1547978
yep, this is huge deal with me too - and I've refused to subscribe to Netflix because of it. So, it's pointless to me to get a Roku box for now (although I could use it with Pandora but oh well, I can use my computer for that too.). Here's a link that discusses the issues, from Netflix's POV: http://www.deaftechnews.com/2011/01/25/netflixs-streaming-service-and-closed-captions/
409004
Probably 10 percent is HD. If your connection is fairly good (~3 MPS) then it's good, and in some cases, quite good. A lot depends on the quality with which the source material was converted to digital. If the "HD" content was up-converted from a low-resolution source, then it may be noticeably pixelated, but I've seen a few Netflix HD instant play items that were as good or better than DVD. The series Wild China, for example, was very good... better than DVD in some scenes. The downside is that I haven't found a way, in NetFlix, to filter the instant play content for HD-only. I just add stuff to my instant play queue and then, in the Blu-ray player, it indicates whether it's HD or not. I experienced all this with the Samsung BD-P1590, which was great while it lasted (about 2 weeks). I took it back to Costco after it crapped out. Hopefully an LG is more robust. :-)
1258863
We use Netflix with our LG system everyday, and have been superpleased with the quality. The system itself shuts off spontaneously for us sometimes, no matter what we're watching, and that has yet to be resolved, but otherwise, we've been pretty pleased with it.
994099
Yes, the Netflix application can be loaded on the device and it works well. Video quality is very good for a device this small at this price point. Note: Your eyes will grow fatigued if you watch it too long so take breaks. I watched all the Mad Men episodes in one weekend. Wow.
1126296
I am buy this for my mother cause she loves Netflix and our Xbox went out she has an older tv with the red white and yellow cable and isn't very good with this kind of stuff when I hook it up through the red white and yellow cable will it be easy to find netflix or will I have to install it and pay extra we have a subscription to netflix already but I was wondering if theres extra costs involved?
51536
Just a note that MKV is no longer supported. You should get a WD TV Live or use Plex Media Server. I think WD TV Live is much better this generation. Last generation, the support wasn't much more than a really outdated Netflix client. It now supports Netflix, Hulu Plus, YouTube, CinemaNow, Blockbuster, Spotify, FaceBook, Pandora and more. Sure you lose Amazon, but CinemaNow and Blockbuster are good compensation along with the fact that it will basically play all of your videos files.