Are there serious problems when streaming from Netflix with this model? can you stream 4K from Netflix with this model?
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I don't use Netflix, but according to my research Netflix is still trying to bring 4K streaming to life. The reason is because 4K streaming takes double the bandwidth. Most consumers use only about half the bandwidth required for 4K streaming. I use 4K discs, such as Men In Black (4K version) to watch in 4K. Also, I have a Sony receiver that upscales to 4K (actually near 4K). I stream through it. I use Amazon Instant Video. According to some of the techno geeks, you have to check with your ISP to see if they have you connected up to a 15Mbps (minimum) service. Higher is better. Low streaming speeds will interfere with your 4K streaming; thus, you'll never achieve 4K delivery. Many ISP companies are trying to catch up to the demand. Therefore, check with your ISP to verify your connection speed. If it's too slow, you'll have to upgrade your service. Any 4K signal that goes into the HDMI port of your Sony TV will display as 4K. You have to make sure it's a 4K signal.
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Netflix does not offer 4K streaming. Available Netflix streaming works excellent.
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The answer is NO, not on this model. This model came out before Netflix offered 4K with the latest HEVC h.265 codec (compressed video stream).
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I have the 50-inch version and I have still have issues with Netflix, but nowhere near the problems I was having with my Sony Blu-ray. The problems mostly happen during peak hours (5:00PM - 9:00PM). As far as 4K streaming from Netflix...I don't think they have 4K content yet. I did have the Sony Server that offered some true 4K content, but it took forever to download videos (15 hours to download Elysium and I have a 35MB connection). I ended up taking the $700 server back since you don't get much for your money. Hope this helps.
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.
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I saw favorable reviews overall for this Samsung unit and bought one on sale for $299 at Best Buy a few days ago. Had a rough go setting up Netflix streaming at first and then got it to flow pretty well but then it stopped midstream while viewing a Netflix movie. Couldn't figure out why and so tried three different DVD movies out and had a very difficult time to get them to play at all. Longest viewing went 18 seconds and then went kaput. Took the unit back to the store and got another in exchange (same model), planning to go with the LG390 if this one failed, too. But Lo and Behold!, this unit has been running flawlessly thus far with less than a week of ownership. Great streaming for the Netflix films as well (not Blu-Ray quality, of course, but the HD-labelled films have been near HD-DVD quality anyway). So, so far I am holding my breath and hoping it works out over the long haul. Will keep all posted if troubles arise.
824802
No it can't stream Netflix by itself, however you can use a roku, apple tv, etc to do that.
952045
I noticed the hd one does not support Netflix...does this one support Netflix?
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Jim, could you send me a link to where you read this information? I checked Sony's website and could not find anything mentioning netflix streaming on this device. Thanks -
1795827
I am having the same problem as mentioned above. For some reason, Netflix movies (Universal) are not playing and I receive a plain black screen. The numbers say 00:00:00 but play will not function at all. There are no more updates according to the system tools. I am at a complete loss. Streaming works great on my end. I do not have any problems with Netflix stream.
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From experience with it, I would not get it. It's very archaic and obsolete. The apps freeze a lot and the Netflix app doesn't function properly. You're better off getting either a Roku or a Blu-Ray player that has app functionality which most do that are wifi
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Todd H. H. I get excellent streaming quality from Netflix. I use a direct ethernet connection, with ROKU HD. Depends on the movie. Dead Like Me, the movie, had excellent PQ. From what I understand, Netflix has 100,000 titles, and 10,000 are available for streaming. I can get by.
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I'm like you, I bought mine back in July strictly for Netflix capability. FWIW, it's been working flawlessly since July on the earlier versions. Its just this latest (1.43) that screwed it up. I even tried installing an earlier working firmware version (1.27) by downloading off their support website where you burn it to a CD, put it in the tray and install directly. The unit comes back and says "Cannot install firmware. The unit has a more current version installed than the disc you are trying to use". So now, we're stuck until the fix comes.
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Hi, I just bought this TV and I have a Netflix account. I'm trying to stream Netflix on my TV but I can't hear audio. I bought an HDMI cable and connected it to my Macbook Pro. This TV functions nicely as a giant monitor, but I want to be able to watch movies with the audio coming out of the TV. Does anybody know how to do this? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! I was trying to find a Netflix ready icon on the box -- it doesn't have one. I'm assuming I can't?
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NO!!!!! Needs HEVEC codec, which came out on 2014 models. This model does not have it! You can utilize the NetflixApp with your Blu-Ray machine or receiver and that might do the trick. Then, there is always the possibility that SHARP will come out with a Firmware upgrade, if this is technically possible. Again, if you own this Sharp 4K model, you can NOT stream in 4K!!!!!!!
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I have noticed that the streaming rates from various vendors are not the same. Netflix has a real problem with providing 3-D movie downloads as well. It could be your internet provider too. Some of them limit the data rates available to their customers. A quick easy check to make sure your TV is working is to try a DVD input. If the picture is okay, then the TV is working fine. Then, go complain to your internet provider or service. Hope this helps.....
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Yes. Some of the HD on Netflix isn't available on computers though, because of lame licenses with the studios. So you'll get more HD content if you use a Roku or BluRay player for Netflix.
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It all depends on the network...on my 3mbps home wifi, netflix works fine, very minimal loading time, no pauses for buffering and good quality...but if I'm on a public network or trying to piggyback on my next door neighbors' wifi (they gave me the password! sometimes at&t; goes down and they have comcast.) then it can be a struggle to get videos to load at all, much less play smoothly. But I don't think the device itself has any particular limitations as to what videos it can stream.
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I am sorry to say that these questions are over my head. I don't know what any of those things mean. But my assumption is that since all of those things matter to you, this tv is likely not for you. Like I mentioned in my review, the Netflix did not work very well. So I expect that the other smart features are also unimpressive. That doesn't bother me, since I use my bluray player for that. Also, the picture in motion is not the greatest, so that might be an issue for you too. For my basic requirements, I am satisfied with this. I know that this is not the best tv, but the price was good & I like it. I am sorry to say that these questions are over my head. I don't know what any of those things mean. But my assumption is that since all of those things matter to you, this tv is likely not for you. Like I mentioned in my review, the Netflix did not work very well. So I expect that the other smart features are also unimpressive. That doesn't bother me, since I use my bluray player for that. Also, the picture in motion is not the greatest, so that might be an issue for you too. For my basic requirements, I am satisfied with this. I know that this is not the best tv, but the price was good &... » Read More I am sorry to say that these questions are over my head. I don't know what any of those things mean. But my assumption is that since all of those things matter to you, this tv is likely not for you. Like I mentioned in my review, the Netflix did not work very well. So I expect that the other smart features are also unimpressive. That doesn't bother me, since I use my bluray player for that. Also, the picture in motion is not the greatest, so that might be an issue for you too. For my basic requirements, I am satisfied with this. I know that this is not the best tv, but the price was good & I like it. « Show Less
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Much to our disapointment..you cannot! We love the TV..but the whole idea was not to use our laptop each time we wanted to watch movies. I registered the warranty for the TV and asked the same question to LG (no info on this TV). You can with Netflix and it works really well.