works fine except for Netflix - stuck in "retrieving" mode - ...
585943
works fine except for Netflix - stuck in "retrieving" mode - have followed all of the steps to correct as suggested - still unsuccessful
3051674
I've been having problems with Netflix which several software updates to the TV have NOT fixed. Quite often when I try to watch Netflix the progress indicator almost reaches 100%, the program may just begin, but then I'm dumped into regular TV. It can take several attempts top get Netflix to work. I do NOT have the same problem with Amazon Prime. However, with Amazon Prime quite often when watching a series the next in the series doesn't start, the screen is black with a thin vertical grey bar at the right and I can't do anything so have to hit the Home key a few times to exit then have to reload Amazon Prime. Clearly Sony have NOT adequately tested Netflix and Amazon Prime and appear to have no interest in ever fixing the problems as they are more interested in bringing out new models every 6 months (probably with the same unresolved problems).
4078276
Easy to setup and worked with Xfinity service, for the most part... Unfortunately, the modem/router did not allow Netflix to stream through Xbox One.  Appears to cause a Netflix NW-2-5 connection error.  From what I've researched, TP-Link working on a firmware upgrade but did not see details or official statement on date for firmware upgrade.
4068491
I installed the GREATEVER RK8 TV box, into a TV HDMI input. The HDMI cable will be provided with the TV box. There are instructions as well, but vague, and non specific for most situations. Some of the navigation was difficult at best. The BACK button doesn't always do what you want it to either, nor is the DELETE button reliable when you're entering in your data. (WIFI connection, email address, credit card info, etc.) There's not much loaded in the box, which has anything to do with the American streaming market. So, you'll have to go to GOOGLE PLAY and download Netflix, Amazon Prime, HULU, and the other APPs for streaming services. YouTube is preinstalled however. I downloaded Netflix, but when I signed in, I just got a never ending status ball spin. Interestingly, the other TV BOX I have has the same problem. (It's almost just like this one too.) You can sign into Netflix, see the various shows available, but when you go to watch a show, it doesn't want to load. I'm wondering if this box really uses the true Android 5.1 software, or if it could be a bootleg version. I'll tell you why. When you get a DVD player that lets you stream Netflix, You Tube and other streaming apps, two things happen when you first sign in. First, the system software updates. (This software does NOT update.) Second, the preinstalled APPS automatically update too. I'm sure if you have an Android tablet or phone, you know about how important automatic updates are. ANDROID 5.1 has a feature built in, which automatically searches for updates, when you first go to use it. Of course, with Netflix being a newly installed APP, there was no reason why it should not have worked.  After giving up on Netflix, I went to the browser, which I used to sign into You Tube. Now, this was the second problem. You have two ways to navigate around the screen. Either using the UP/DOWN/RIGHT/LEFT arrow buttons, which moves the highlight from link to link, or you can click the CURSOR button, which turns the highlight into a cursor arrow, which you move with the UP/DOWN/RIGHT/LEFT arrows. However, the highlight didn't want to move into many of the area on the You Tube screen. There is no PAGE UP / PAGE DOWN buttons either, when you need to scroll thru the page. (The page loaded on the TV in such a way, there was no arrow lane on the far left of the screen either.) After many attempts to move the highlight off the page (which didn't work), or move the cursor button off the page, I realized I was stuck. So, if you happen to see what you want to watch on You Tube, on the same page that first loads, you're in luck. Again, when I got a DVD player with these apps preinstalled, I didn't have any problem watching Netflix, YouTube, or any other streaming service. On the plus side, the image quality is pretty good. I enjoyed the YouTube videos I was able to watch. The Android box also has features, which reminds me of the old "WEB TV" systems which came out, just as the internet was still starting up. IT let you use your "BIG BOX" TV set, as though it were a computer screen. Therefore like WebTV,  if you don't have a computer, you can use this box to obtain your email over your TV set. However, with data entry done by moving a highlight over a virtual keyboard on the TV screen, I don't think you'd ever be able to answer an email. (Having Bluetooth capability so you could link in a Bluetooth keyboard might solve this, but the system doesn't have that option.)  I wish I could recommend this Android TV box, however, I believe you'd be better served with a blue ray DVD player with WIFI capability for streaming TV apps, and an inexpensive touch screen tablet, if you need to use something other than a smart phone or computer, to correspond emails via WIFI.  I was pretty much frustrated trying to use this TV BOX.

I was provided a product either free or at a reduced rate, in exchange for a fair and honest review.
2281818
Note: this review is based on several weeks using the unit.

I Plugged in HDMI cable to my 37" HDTV, and ethernet cable to my router, and updated the firmware as the unit suggested, and set display mode to 1080p. It auto-detected the network settings- had no network issues; it connected and Netflix worked right away, menus a bit sluggish but acceptable. My DSL is about 11 Mbps and the Netflix HD video looks just as good as it does on my PC. DVD and Blu-ray disks play ok and look fine. Even a short rewind when watching Netflix will cause a wait for rebuffering.

Note, I once had a network problem at power-off:  turned off with remote while watching Netflix: unit displayed "bye" but never properly shut off. Judging by the blinking lights on my LAN switch, it was sending packets continually. Result, my LAN was locked all night, no internet access from any device until I unplugged the unit the next morning.  After I changed my LAN settings to a fixed IP (no DHCP) this did not recur.

NO STREAMING SUBTITLES on this model: Panasonic Customer Chat on July 26 2011:
Agent Andrew G says: "At this time none of our Bluray players are capable of streaming subtitles from Netflix. Unfortunately at this time I have no information if the subtitle features will be added in the future."
I later found that "Andrew G." was not completely accurate. Panasonic DMP-BDT110, 210 and 310 players all do support Netflix subtitles, but he was right that this particular unit, the BD75 does not. (Thanks mdavej posting in avsforum.com for this info)

The user manual says that it will play JPEG stills, MP3 audio files, and MKV video files from a USB stick connected to the USB port on the front. This checks out, and it can actually do AVCHD video files also, see below* for the tech details. It will not play any .mp4 files.

The manual says it does not support USB hard drives, but it does work ok playing AVCHD videos from my Seagate FreeAgent 300GB USB HDD. I'm guessing some USB drives require too much current, and Panasonic wanted to avoid the tech support complaints on those.

When playing back .M2TS original files recorded on Sony and Panasonic AVCHD camcorders, you see a text overlay with the time & date that the file was recorded. This is a subtitle, and the player automatically turns on subtitles when playing back a .M2TS file that has them (most/all AVCHD camcorders embed time/date as a subtitle), even if you initially had subtitles set off. This happens for each clip, so to avoid it you have to turn subtitles off for every clip you watch (seems like a bug.) However, the manual doesn't even claim it can play .M2TS files from USB, so maybe they didn't test this.

*TECH DETAILS: Video File Formats: It will play 1080 .M2TS from a AVCHD camcorder (1080i AVC High@L4.0, Ref_Fr=2, 18 Mbps, also 1080p60 AVC High@L4.2, Ref_Fr=4, 26 Mbps from Pana HDC-TM700 camera), and 1080i .M2T from an editor (MPEG2, Main/High, 38 Mbps).
It plays MKV containing 1080p H.264 that I encoded (MeGUI/X.264) but note the MKV file must be < 20 Mbps overall bitrate and must contain AVC video encoded at Main@L3.1, no CABAC, and AAC/LC audio, so that is more limited than .M2TS or .M2T files.
3476942
In early January, my BD670 player stopped streaming Netflix movies.  I contacted LG and they admitted a problem with the latest firmware.  LG recommended I downgrade to the previous firmware release.  I did so, but the BD670 then refused to stream Netflix movies unless I upgraded to the latest firmware.  I did so, and got the same result as before: no Neflix streaming.  I have contacted LG on numerous occasions about this problem, but was provided no solution.  I suspect LG could work around this issue by removing the latest firmware from their web site, which would allow me to use the previous version, but that have refused to do so.  In any case, my player still fails to stream Netflix movies and I have no faith in LG's ability to write, maintain and manage firmware.
1765137
Worked okay for about 6 months - Very slow to load Netflix when it did work properly. The Netflix interface is also very minimal and it's hard to find anything in the categories. It started giving me multiple error messages after 6 months. One minute "the network is down" and 45 seconds later another random error code..My roommate's got the same box and hers was working during these times - my network was working just fine. The box is okay when it works, but for the price I would look elsewhere.
443719
The adapter worked fine, technically speaking. I think Samsung needs to be more upfront about the limited content they will allow to be streamed.  While Netflix, Youtube, and Pandora are mentioned, I don't recall seeing the word, exclusive. I am grateful to the merchant that sold it to me & was willing to accept it as a return when I explained why I wanted to send it back. Extra good karma points to you J&J International, Inc.
1844775
Video wouldn't load (nothing else from Amazon would load), cancelled choosing 'technical difficulties' but have yet to see the credit coming through.
Settled for watching Netflix instead...
1187346
Bought it, hooked it up, things were going fine. Then I tried to connect to my Netflix account.

The player generated a code and told me to go to internet.tv.sony/netflix to activate it. All I got was something that said "this service not available in your country".  I live outside Washington, Dc. HUH?

Sony service--and there's no toll free number--was ridiculous. Guy kept putting me on hold for minutes at a time, didn't seem to get the problem. When he did, he wanted to blame my computer or my network--both of which work fine everywhere but that web page, INCLUDING the main Sony website!!!

Finally had enough, hung up. Returning it, going to look into something by Toshiba, where I've had excellent customer service.
4584548
does not work all the time with youtube or netflix.
551813
I just wanted an easy way to route the wireless signal to the TV.  Roku would be it IF it worked properly.  I got a refurbished model and maybe that's part of the problem.  I find the remote to be extremely sluggish and at times completely unresponsive.  I added Netflix to my channels (my main reason for buying Roku) and it just failed to work.  I called for support and was told to goto channel store, delete and reinstall.  This took care of THAT problem.  The current problem is that it freezes when I turn it on.  I try to access netflix and the screen freezes with the netflix logo at the top and a gray screen.  Remote just quits sending or the Roku quits recieving..  I remove and reinstall  the remote batteries and this fails to help.  I get lites but it just doesn't work.  The only fix I have found is to pull the plug on Roku, plug back in and reboot.  As a one time deal, this is ok, but it has happened about 5 times now and I am just not willing to reboot the system each time I wish to use it..  This product was released too soon.  It has far to many bugs to have been released to the public.
815543
Using different apps to load my audiobooks, and movies, I am able to make this a multimedia center.  Netflix completes the package, and now I am set!!!
3157282
After the original remote for my BlueRay player went into exile I was able to find a replacement on Amazon. If the original ever turns up it will live in my sock drawer where it can compare adventures with the single surviving socks. Netflix is now back into my life. Yay!
4161335
Good: WIFI (WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES]!), Mounting Samba Drives!, Streaming, Pandora.
Just Okay: The netflix app
Bad: Goofy menu system, Crashes on some "premium" apps.

The picture quality is top rate. Sound is very good. Mounting and browsing Samba drives is super reliable, though no .VOD files.

The menu system is GOOFY. To get to NetFlix, you have to pull up the menu, then go to "premium apps." then wait for it to pull down the premium app menu from the internet (or at least I assume that's what it's doing). Then navigate through a ton of Video services you don't care about. There's a place for custom apps on the main screen, but as far as I can tell, you can't put "premium" apps there. Only the apps from the app store (most of which are useless). That's just piss poor.

The Netflix app is stable, although the display of the movies when browsing is too small to read from across the room. It doesn't crash

which is more then I can say for the Vudu app. or the menu system. The thing has crashed on me a couple times just navigating menus. Never while watching a video, or listening to Pandora, or music off a samba drive.

Also, it takes a few seconds when you start to connect to the wifi. To be expected I guess.

If you want fast, reliable samba mounts, I highly recommend. Else, move along.
1018254
I've had this device for a while but haven't played with it much.  The reason for this is that everytime I try to use wifi, it disconnects and won't connect again until I restart it.  I like to use netflix.  My phone streams just fine but this device goes for like 5 or six minutes at a time, then stops and I have to restart.  I also have to restart the device when it will no longer load an app correctly.  It is completely useless to me.
1685197
After reading positive reviews from 3 different magazines I was ready to purchase this Blu Ray player. I was looking for a player that loaded fast and would allow me to stream Netflix to my TV. Then I started reading negative reviews from actual owners who had problems with the Blu Ray player connecting to Netflix. Two of the reviews said the problem could be fixed by downloading the firmware update and choosing a download speed on the Netflix site instead of selecting nothing. I decided to purchase it anyway because the overwhelming majority of reviewers did not have a problem with Netflix and I knew the fix.

The player arrived two days earlier than promised. Setup was very easy. I loaded a Blu Ray disc and it loaded pretty fast. The picture looked great. I checked for firmware updates on the player and it was up to date. On the Netflix website I selected the fastest speed (I have Fios) and streamed a movie to the TV and bingo it worked!....until I downloaded a 2nd movie. The screen went blank. The connection to my router was lost. When I tried to reconnect, the Blu Ray Player could not see my router. I turned the Blu Ray player off and turned it back on and it saw the router. This happened three more times over a 2 day period. Each time I had to shut the player down and start it up again to see and connect to my router.

I was ready to return it when on the 3rd day the player indicated that there was a firmware update. I downloaded it which was a simple task and bingo no more problems. Its been about 2 weeks since the update and no problems. If it wasn't for the Netflix hiccup I would have given it 5 stars instead of 4 stars