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NETFLIX is pulling its app from three Amazon Fire TV gadgets next week – so your subscription might be worthless unless you upgrade your tech.
From 3 June, two Fire Sticks and a Fire TV box will lose Netflix forever.
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The shutdown affects the first-generation Fire TV box, Fire TV Stick, and Fire TV Stick with Alexa voice remote – Amazon’s oldest telly products.
They are all more than a decade old.
Even Amazon quit support for the devices several years ago – meaning they no longer receive software or security updates.
But if you still use your OG Fire Stick, you should have received an email from Netflix warning of the upcoming change, according to PC World.
The first-generation Fire TV devices will continue to work as they have done – simply without Netflix.
They have all the other apps, such as BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4, Prime Video and Disney+ – for now.
It’s worth noting that like Netflix, other platforms may too decide to pull their services from ageing tech later down the line.
Affected viewers who want to continue having uninterrupted access to Netflix will have to buy a newer Fire TV gadget – or a telly streaming rival like a Roku Stick or Google Streamer.
If you don’t want to upgrade to a new Fire TV device, you should cancel your subscription, to avoid paying fees on something you can’t watch.
The streaming giant hasn’t said exactly why it’s pulling support for older gadgets.
Last year, the Netflix app vanished from dozens of Sony and Apple TV models that were also roughly a decade old.
A report from CordBusters noted that the decision was likely put down to newer video standards.
When streaming services start using newer technology, older devices may not have the necessary hardware or software to support the advancements.
That’s why some gadgets stop receiving new features, or are unable to stream in 4K picture quality.
It’s worth noting that while older devices don’t necessarily need new features or better picture – security updates are always helpful.
Security updates patch any bugs that can be exploited by cybercriminals, or fix glitches that can hinder your use of the device.
Where to buy an Amazon Fire TV Stick
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AMAZON unveiled the first Fire TV Stick back in 2014 and since then has released various versions, the newest being the Fire TV Stick 4K Max.
There are several places you can pick up a Fire Stick including:
Shop Fire Sticks at Amazon – shop here Shop Fire Sticks at Best Buy – shop here Shop Fire Sticks at Target – shop here Shop Fire Sticks at Home Depot – shop here Shop Fire Sticks at Lowe’s – shop hereWe recommend shopping around for the best price, though Amazon usually has the best deals on Fire Sticks so should be your first port of call.
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