Netflix video quality not too good Finally got it to work and netflix looks like an old vhs video tape. Is that just how they look? I did not try installing the open-source upgrade DD-WRT yet. Would it make a difference in video quality? yes, no or maybe. Netflix video quality not too good Finally got it to work and netflix looks like an old vhs video tape. Is that just how they look? I did not try installing the open-source upgrade DD-WRT yet. ... » Read More Netflix video quality not too good Finally got it to work and netflix looks like an old vhs video tape. Is that just how they look? I did not try installing the open-source upgrade DD-WRT yet. Would it make a difference in video quality? yes, no or maybe. « Show Less
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Netflix streaming video quality has more to do with your internet connection than your router. If your internet connection is too slow for Netflix to stream at it's highest quality than the image may look poor. Either way I would not recommend streaming video through wireless. If it is your only option than you may want to install higher gain antennas on either end to help connectivity.
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Thank you. I made the simple change of repositioning the router from the floor onto a cabinet and that made a big difference. Now the quality is HD, except when there's a lot of motion on the screen, when things can get pixellated.
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Sorry I don't have a NETFLIX account so I can't quite tell you if it works or not.. but I do know that all Netflix needs is a WiFi connection. What I can do tell you is that it streams all kind of videos all you to do is install adobe air and reader stream any video on the web.So not sure by what do people mean when they say it don't stream.
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dma media extender will not currently work with netflix. With the vcmnetflix plugin i cant get video but no audio, this is due to a recent change with netflix using silverlight plugin. I would us the roku, but i hear they have some current problem too
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It has worked fine for me, steaming Netflix and various video files. I haven't pushed it at very high data rates, though. Jim
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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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@ NC movie man.Sorry, but not good. Your video quality probably looks good when watching cartoons or using a SDTV (non HD). The pixellation you describe - I have not seen. On my TV, a 47" LCD Flat Panel, lack of clarity is the problem. Picture quality is about as good as the worst SDTV Satellite channels that I occasionally watch.If you installed computer software when setting up your modem, it might indicate your download speed.
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I have found lower quality resolution with Netflix streaming wirelessly than I get with Amazon using the same speed and config. I have a BluRay player attached that has wireless that I plan to try to see if it is better but I don't think it is the connection since I can stream HD from Amazon and get a totally crisp picture. I have a 10mb connection. UPDATE:As mentioned above I did try streaming Netflix through my Sony BluRay to see if the connection was better. It may have been very marginally better, but did not solve the recurring pixelation problem. In my case at 10mb it may be partially a speed problem. I plan to upgrade to 60 or 90 in the next few weeks and will post another update after that as well.
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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.
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Amazon instant videos? I'm 62 and still trying to figure out how to stream Netflix. (I have, by the way!) Better check with someone else. Good luck!
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i am having the same issue as everyone. sound but no video. worked all morning to try and fix and it was a wasted time because still not working. kurio wont even help you since the app comes from 3rd party store. netflix tried really really really hard for a long time to help me, but in the end, the kurio seem to just NOT support the video play of netflix, i am SO SO SO mad and extremely disappointed >:(
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As of right now firmware version 1.51 is available, and netflix appears to be working again. I didn't test anything else, so proceed with caution.
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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. :-)
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Yes, my daughter has watched videos on hers. I'm not sure where they came from as I believe I haven't downloaded netflix. But we do have youtube and that works fine.
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I didn't have any issues with subtitles on Netflix- in fact, I watched Detective Dee about a month ago and it worked fine. However, Netflix NOW doesn't work AT ALL. Just suddenly one day a message came up that it was unable to play a certain title. Haven't been able to watch ANY movie on Netflix via the Samsung HT e5500, the same message comes up. Customer service points fingers at Netflix, Netflix points back. I will say that Netflix DOES work on my LG Smart TV, which is OK I guess but I will have to directly connect the TV to the sound system so that I can use at least part of the home theatre set up. I have tried every fix in every forum. Very discouraging since I am fairly pleased with all other aspects of the system. But still and all I blame Samsung for this since Netflix works on every other device in my house. Frankly, it's a pretty big issue- and if you read all the forum complaints you might well steer clear.
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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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I just tried a sample netflix vid. You can watch it in the browser, but the screen loses video renering on each side by at least 1 inch at the netflix site. On youtube you lose about 1/2 inch on each side. With the youtube app you get the whole screen for youtube vids. I don't think its a tronsmart issue, at least at youtube. I think its an android issue.
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Thank you for posting, of course. But I don't put a whole lot of stock in that transcript. Since the PS3 has Netflix Streaming using the BD-Live technology provided also on the S560, I tried using the PS3 Instant Streaming disc. It *almost* worked. Apparently, the S560 does not have a date/time setting, which is required by the Netflix DRM algorithm. After much testing, I believe that is the only stumbling block to getting Netflix Streaming to work on the S560.So, yes, the S560 as is does not support Netflix Streaming, but those of you who think it can't, may not realize how easy it would be to make it so. Thank you for posting, of course. But I don't put a whole lot of stock in that transcript. Since the PS3 has Netflix Streaming using the BD-Live technology provided also on the S560, I tried using the PS3 Instant Streaming disc. It *almost* worked. Apparently, the S560 does not have a date/time setting, which is required by the Netflix DRM algorithm. After much testing, I believe that is the only stumbling block to getting Netflix Streaming to work on the S560.So, yes, the S560 as is does not support Netflix Streaming, but those of you who think it can't, may not realize how... » Read More Thank you for posting, of course. But I don't put a whole lot of stock in that transcript. Since the PS3 has Netflix Streaming using the BD-Live technology provided also on the S560, I tried using the PS3 Instant Streaming disc. It *almost* worked. Apparently, the S560 does not have a date/time setting, which is required by the Netflix DRM algorithm. After much testing, I believe that is the only stumbling block to getting Netflix Streaming to work on the S560.So, yes, the S560 as is does not support Netflix Streaming, but those of you who think it can't, may not realize how easy it would be to make it so. « Show Less