Netflix announces that it is dropping support for streaming shows from mobile devices to TVs and streaming devices.
The streaming company has not yet commented on the reason for this change. However, on a help page on its website, Netflix appears to encourage people to use the built-in Netflix apps for these TVs and devices.
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A Netflix representative did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Several websites report that casting still works on older versions of the Netflix app and that some devices, such as older Chromecast models, may still appear under the Cast button option. In our own tests, an LG TV that was previously available for casting no longer appears there. Some reported losing the ability to stream content to their TVs as early as mid-November.
According to Netflix’s help page, only those not on a basic ad-supported plan can still access the feature for older devices, such as Chromecasts.
Netflix’s move comes as movie and TV streaming services (and music services like Spotify) are regularly increasing their pricesleading some viewers to cancel services to save money.
