Unfortunately, the updated application has also introduced a nasty bug preventing the app to connect to the big screen via Apple’s HDMI AV adapter.
Disgruntled userstook to Twitterand some even accused Apple and Netflix of joining forces to intentionally cripple the feature, presumably to push folks into buying an Apple TV to take advantage of AirPlay. This is unfounded talk as Netflix on Monday promised a fix for the issue it claims is affecting a“small percentage”of customers…
TechCruncheditor Matthew Panzarino reached out to Netflix which acknowledged the unfortunate bug. For some users, the updated iPhone and iPad application puts up a warning saying that“the connected display is not supported,”asking users todisable AirPlay Mirroring.
Note that AirPlay streaming via Netflix requires the latest Apple TV firmware available.
A thread ofApple’s support forumsoffers an intermediate solution to the problem: just disable AirPlay completely to force video to output to the HDMI adapter.
This way, you’ll be able to watch the videos until the fix arrives.
Users who don’t run the latest Apple TV firmware are greeted with the message saying“You’ll need to update your Apple TV before you may watch this show using AirPlay”.
Of course, people whojailbreaktheir Apple TV are advised to pass on the recently-releasedApple TV 6.0 software updateuntil someone cracks the firmware.
Those who run the stock firmware should also note they can now take advantage of the new full HD 1080pSuper HD Netflix streamingright on their device, without having to stream high-def shows from their iPhone, iPod touch or iPad via AirPlay.
Not all shows are available in Super HD yet, but those that do feature an “HD” symbol just below the title.
You can download the universal Netflix iOS app free from the App Store.
You’ll of course need to have a paid$7.99 a monthindividual account or an$11.99 family tierin order to stream content.
How has your experience been thus far with Netflix streaming and AirPlay?
