Some older TVs will no longer support Netflix from July: What you can do to keep watching

Netflix will no longer be available on 16 Sony television models from next month, so customers need to take action. 

Some Bravia models will no longer support the streaming service without an extension or dongle, the Mirror has reported. 

Sony’s announcement means that customers will need to either get a Fire TV Stick-type of plug-in to keep watching or upgrade their TV. Games consoles are another option. 

The news might alarm some customers with an array of more-ish series and films dropping recently, including the third series of Bridgerton. 

Until now, all the Bravia TVs have had Netflix built in, with customers just needing to pay a subscription to gain access. 

When will the affected Bravia televisions stop supporting Netflix? 

Sony said this week that, starting July 24, the Netflix app will no longer be supported on some 2011-14 televisions. 

You can use the app up to and including July 23. 

Later models of the Bravia TV will not be affected (SONY BRAVIA)

What are the televisions affected? 

The affected models are: 

KDL-60W610B • KDL-60W630B •KDL-55X830B • KDL-65X830B

KDL-70X830B • XBR-55X800B •XBR-65X800B • XBR-49X850B

XBR-55X850B • XBR-65X850B • XBR-70X850B • XBR-55X900B

XBR-65X900B • XBR-79X900B • XBR-65X950B •XBR-85X950B

It has not been said why it is no longer available but it has been mooted that updates to Netflix have left the TVs behind. 

Plugging in a Playstation 5 is one way around the problem (PA Media)

How can I keep watching Netflix? 

All is not lost if you’re still hoping to get your Netflix fix on an older Sony Bravia this summer. 

Sony has confirmed the following devices can be used to support a plug-in. 

• Amazon Fire TV/Stick

• Apple TV

• Chromecast

• Roku TV/Stick

• Sony PlayStation consoles

• Microsoft Xbox console