Netflix here we go again.

JamesH85 · 28 May 2023 at 19:58

Is blackbird still on apple TV? I was going to sign up just for that.

Kelt · 28 May 2023 at 20:02

JamesH85 said:
Is blackbird still on apple TV? I was going to sign up just for that.

Just had a look for you and yes it is.

gingergundog · 28 May 2023 at 20:02

JamesH85 said:
Is blackbird still on apple TV? I was going to sign up just for that.

Pretty sure it is, Paul Walter Hauser is so good in it.

Kelt · 28 May 2023 at 20:06

413x said:
No. My tv is too old for that.
I'd need to cast from my phone on chrome browser to my chromecast (not even sure if 5.1 works that way)

I think I saw one thing that looked worth a watch. But if you can sign up and cancel immediately probably no harm in trying.

Just had a look and it says my next renewal date is 4th Nov 23, not bad!

I only signed up to watch Ted Lasso, sure I'll find summat else to watch though.

gingergundog · 28 May 2023 at 20:07

413x said:
No. My tv is too old for that.
I'd need to cast from my phone on chrome browser to my chromecast (not even sure if 5.1 works that way)

I think I saw one thing that looked worth a watch. But if you can sign up and cancel immediately probably no harm in trying.

Tbh id just buy a new tv

Doobedoo · 28 May 2023 at 20:09

Not heard of it before but it sounds like something we’ll like. Gonna give it a go after we watch the last episode of Ted Lasso.

413x · 28 May 2023 at 20:09

gingergundog said:
Tbh id just buy a new tv

Was going to get a s95b but it's too expensive when my TV works fine.

Planning on buying a van soon. And they are expensive! So can't justify a TV.

Kelt · 28 May 2023 at 20:16

413x said:
Was going to get a s95b but it's too expensive when my TV works fine.

Planning on buying a van soon. And they are expensive! So can't justify a TV.

Good choice on the TV (if you ever buy it), loving mine.

413x · 28 May 2023 at 20:19

Kelt said:
Good choice on the TV (if you ever buy it), loving mine.

Its an easy choice... For once. No other qd-oled anywhere near that price.

Unfortunately at over 1k that's cash that needs to go to van,

Doobedoo · 28 May 2023 at 20:19

Just buy a PS5 instead, that plays Apple TV :cry:

.Not sure if they are still doing the free 6 month trial with it though.

GGizmo · 28 May 2023 at 20:20

413x said:
Was going to get a s95b but it's too expensive when my TV works fine.

Planning on buying a van soon. And they are expensive! So can't justify a TV.

I was going to suggest to buy one of those freeview boxes people used to buy (just make sure it has apps), though the prices seem to have shot up.

Does your tv have any hdmi ports? If so, and you have a good wifi signal, you can use chromecast as a way to get netflix and other apps on your tv.

Doobedoo · 28 May 2023 at 20:26

Or just get a fire stick which can normally be got quite cheap. It’s not that expensive or difficult if you actually want it that is.

How to Get Apple TV on Fire Stick

You can get Apple TV on Fire Stick for free using your Fire Stick or the Amazon website.

www.lifewire.com

Puzzled · 28 May 2023 at 20:35

Fire stick is cheap and has all the apps, you can sell it when you get a new TV.

Been said already but apple do some genuinely decent shows, just not many of them.

gingergundog · 28 May 2023 at 21:09

Or just buy a smart tv

413x · 28 May 2023 at 21:12

BowdonUK said:
I was going to suggest to buy one of those freeview boxes people used to buy (just make sure it has apps), though the prices seem to have shot up.

Does your tv have any hdmi ports? If so, and you have a good wifi signal, you can use chromecast as a way to get netflix and other apps on your tv.

Yeah have a chrome cast and it works great with Netflix. Even using Google assistant voice it works.

Its just apple TV doesn't have an android app so doesn't work with chrome cast.

Deleted member 77746 · 28 May 2023 at 21:18

Fire sticks are fab. One of the better streaming devices for next to nothing.

Doobedoo · 28 May 2023 at 21:36

Can even be used to do retro gaming if wanted. Most half decent tv’s can do it all anyway.

chaparral · 28 May 2023 at 22:35

gingergundog said:
Or just buy a smart tv

The Apple TV app doesn't work on my two sony OLED's

which really is a pain as i have a lot of movies i bought on itunes

Richie · 28 May 2023 at 22:50

413x said:
Yeah have a chrome cast and it works great with Netflix. Even using Google assistant voice it works.

Its just apple TV doesn't have an android app so doesn't work with chrome cast.

It's weird because there is an Apple TV app for Android on the newer Chromecast with Android TV as I have it on that.

The Chromecast with Android TV is a fantastic thing to add to any TV TBH.

gingergundog · 28 May 2023 at 22:51

chaparral said:
The Apple TV app doesn't work on my two sony OLED's

which really is a pain as i have a lot of movies i bought on itunes

Seems random, might be worth getting a Firestick