WD and Netflix Can this product allow me to download and play movied from Netflix?
1026110
PlayOn works great, and it's not so much the cost, but I'm not sure about the fact that I have to this other computer up and running all the time, and what if it's not running, or crashed, or someone is doing something on it that's taking up a lot of CPU, how will the PlayOn software handle that? I'm just saying that, you have an network capable box that really should be able to talk to the netflix server directly, like Roku does, or Boxee Box, etc., but it doesn't. So it has to hop through another PC.
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Using PlayOn from mediamall, you can srream netflix & hulu to the WD TV Live.
1026111
Like others have said, PlayOn (playon.tv) can stream netflix, hulu -- basically everything with this device + a compatible wireless adapter. PlayOn is $40 but I snagged it for half that in a promotional event. With this device + playon ($40) + netflix + a compatible wireless adapter/router + external HD for downloaded tv/movies I have gotten rid of digital cable. Check out instantstreaming.com for an aggregate list of all currently available netflix streaming stuff.
1026112
The box itself works great as a media stramer. For trouble free Netflix use Playon software requires minimally a dual core pc , but wow is it ever worth it . Upgraded to a more powerful pc and things are great!
1026113
I just purchased the wd tv live plus it plays netflix and other internet streaming media
1026114
I'm not seeing the advantage of Playon. If I have to run it on a PC, why bother? I can already get Netflix and Hulu (and everything else) by running my PC thru my TV. What then is the purpose of the WDTV? I'd like to have a box that pulls in Netflix, Hulu, Vudu, Pandora, etc. and stream my own stored media. A box that's neither a PC nor another BD player. Something like what Syabas promised for the Popbox, but that project seems to drift further into fantasy-land every day.
253237
As long as you can access the internet through it, it will work to stream Netflix. I use it for that although I have Comcast.
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I am not really sure if it will let you stream Netflix.. But I am thinking it should.
824802
No it can't stream Netflix by itself, however you can use a roku, apple tv, etc to do that.
708373
I looked this up because I owned this player but it has been well over a year since I got rid of it. I dont recall being able to use Netflix from the device. A few forums talk about the same issue, however, tech support responds and says there is an option for it. Ultimately, I do remember being disappointed with this player. I would not recommend it.
1045463
Yes friend you will be able to used Netflix and it support flash, I don't used it for to long because because it get to hot and I root the device and is not that stable I recommend MINIX device is stable and it doesn't get to hot used it as a media to watch Netflix Hulu and YouTube. Hope it help.
518771
Yes. I have a Sony Blu-ray with wifi connected and am using the Blu-ray for connecting to Netflix.
2128174
Great question...I just did a firmware update hoping that Netflix streaming would show up...no luck. Seems like it could work if they wanted to.
743248
yes you can download netflix app from playstore and watch netflix on this tablet
1572003
I don't think netflix is available on linux natively. Will work with WINE though.
1564404
I don't think this unit had that function. You can connect to Netflix in the setup menu.
1782511
i dont use netflix.im sorry.but i do know my laptop can be connected to the tv and netflix could be viewed on the tv,if i had it...
134233
Yes can use the ethernet cable port to the blue ray player ethernet port (assuming it has one) to stream Netflix fast.
1982010
No. It will connect to any blue tooth device, radio, and play dvds, but no streaming movies or Netflix. Honestly tho, I suggest getting a different system. this one sucks. I returned it after only having it a week. its not worth the money or frustration.
1057012
No Netflix, it can copy data from the USB to an internal drive but it is slow. I have been using it without a drive mounted internally and prefer to use external drives.
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I dont know, I just browse the player menus and I didn't find any option for netflix, write to tech support asking about it, they answer verry fast.
2022809
Yes this is possible. I have connected my hard drive to wd router and is able to play the movies from my sony blu ray player and logitech revue. This is not certified dlna but it supports upnp which is the actual protocal behind DLNA. Please also remember that the files will play only if your tv/player supports the codecs