Netflix stops working on televisions and cell phones; when, why and list of models

Netflix announced that from April 2026 will interrupt access to a wide range of devices, including cell phones and televisionswho will no longer be able to have the application and therefore, will be left without the content of the platform.

This decision will affect brands such as Samsung, LG and Apple, as well as users around the world who have a TV or phone without the appropriate operating system for the most recent updates to the app. Here the details.

Date on which Netflix will stop working on cell phones and televisions

From next Friday, April 10, 2026, Netflix will deny access to the application to a huge list of televisions and cell phones. The reason? old operating systems that no longer allow you to install or update the application.

This implies a high risk in terms of security and user experience, which is why the streaming company has decided to remove access to these devices.

List of televisions that will run out of Netflix in April 2026

As revealed by Netflix, the tv models included in this list were released more than 10 years ago, so they already do not receive operating system updates nor security, and this limits compatibility with current digital services. Among the devices that will not have Netflix are:

• Models of Apple TV first, second and third generation They will no longer be compatible.
• Televisions from brands such as Panasonic and LG manufactured before 2015.
• In the case of Samsung, the series Smart TV EOS produced between 2012 and 2015 will be excluded from new updates and from using the application.
• Series versions Sony Bravia, identified by codes such as KDL, XBR, W95 y X95.

Which cell phones will no longer be able to install Netflix in 2026?

On the other hand, Netflix will also leave aside a wide list of cell phones that will no longer have access to the platform because they do not receive performance or security improvements or optimizations, which aggravates their vulnerability to cyber attacks.

In the case of Androidonly the models that support version 7.0 or higher They will be able to continue using the application, which means that it leaves emblematic models released between 2011 and 2014 out of service, such as:

• Samsung Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note 2 y Galaxy Grand Prime
• LG Optimus L5, LG Optimus L7 and LG G2 devices
• Sony’s Xperia Z series, Xperia Z1 and Xperia E3.

In the ecosystem of Applelos iPhone X phones and previous models They are no longer eligible to update to iOS 17.0 or higher.

How to know if your cell phone no longer has Netflix?

In the case of Androidgo to the ‘Settings’ or ‘Settings’ section, within ‘About phone’ and ‘Software information’, where the system version, build number and security level appear.

In addition, for iPhonego to ‘Settings’, ‘General’ section and then ‘Information’, next to the ‘Software version’ option.

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