In the UK, nearly 17 million Netflix subscribers enjoy popular shows like Bridgerton and Selling Sunset. However, starting July 24, some viewers might face interruptions as their TVs become incompatible. Sony has announced on its website that 42 models from its 2014 BRAVIA lineup will no longer support the Netflix app due to ‘technical limitations’. After July 24, the Netflix app will be removed from the Apps menu on these TVs.
The complete list of the 42 TVs affected is available, but there’s no urgency to replace your TV immediately. You can continue enjoying Netflix on older models by using streaming dongles such as the Amazon Fire Stick or Roku Streaming Stick. These devices plug into your TV’s HDMI port and enable streaming via WiFi from multiple apps, including Netflix.
Furthermore, priced at around £30, they offer a more cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to buying a new TV.
Here are the steps to check if your TV will lose Netflix:
- Check the exterior of your TV for the model number.
- If the model number isn’t visible, use your remote to access the settings and find it there.
Which Sony TVs will lose Netflix?
Below is the complete list of Sony TV models that will no longer support the Netflix app after July 24. To determine which series your TV model belongs to, refer to the model number. For example, KD-65S9005B is from the S9 series, while KD-49X8505B is part of the X85 series.
S9 series
- KD-65S9005B
- KD-75S9005B
W5 series
- KDL-48W585B
W6 series
- KDL-40W605B
- KDL-48W605B
- KDL-60W605B
W7 series
- KDL-32W705B
- KDL-32W706B
- KDL-42W705B
- KDL-42W706B
- KDL-50W705B
- KDL-50W706B
W70 series
- KDL-32W705C
- KDL-40W705C
- KDL-48W705C
W8 series
- KDL-42W805B
- KDL-42W815B
- KDL-42W817B
- KDL-42W828B
- KDL-42W829B
- KDL-50W805B
- KDL-50W815B
- KDL-50W817B
- KDL-50W828B
- KDL-50W829B
- KDL-55W805B
- KDL-55W815B
- KDL-55W817B
- KDL-55W828B
- KDL-55W829B
W85 series
- KDL-60W855B
W95 series
- KDL-55W955B
- KDL-65W955B
X85 series
- KD-49X8505B
- KD-55X8505B
- KD-65X8505B
- KD-70X8505B
X9 series
- KD-55X9005B
- KD-65X9005B
- KD-79X9005B
X95 series
- KD-65X9505B
- KD-85X9505B