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Netflix on Sony Bravia platform

  • 27-01-2012 7:11pm
    #1
    Beagslife
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 310 ✭✭


    Just wondering if there has been any word on when Netflix might be available on the Irish Sony Bravia platform? I'm waiting to see Netflix on it before I sign up.

    Also, has anyone been able to access Netflix US on their Sony Bravia device (using VPN)? If so, were you able to log in using your Irish Netflix account details. I know it's possible with XBOX, PSP and on a browser using a DNS service.

    I use OverPlay's VPN service loaded onto a second router, to connect my tv to the US content. I can access Netflix US, Hulu Plus and Crackle. I have watched episodes of The Beast on Crackle without any problems. Because I don't have a Netflix account yet, I couldn't check if it works.

    I can use OverPlay's SmartDNS feature to access Netflix US (also iPlayer and Hulu etc) on a laptop and pc but I'd really like to see it integrated on my tv.

    As an aside, any word on when the RTE Player might surface for the Bravia platform?


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  • #2
    Pangea
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,565 ✭✭✭Pangea


    I too would like to know if there are signs of this coming to Bravias?


  • #3
    Anchises
    Registered Users Posts: 582 ✭✭✭Anchises


    I saw this link recently.
    It was on an American site.

    Do you think the same method would apply here ?
    Have you reason to think not ?

    http://techtips.salon.com/watch-netflix-sony-bravia-1306.html

    My understanding was that Netflix only appears after you have registered you Netflix account - with sony ?....

    A.


  • #4
    Beagslife
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 310 ✭✭Beagslife


    Yes, a similar method would apply, if Netflix Ireland or UK were supported on the Sony Bravia platform here. Unfortunately, so far they are not.

    Unlike with a browser (using DNS), the internet content of your tv is locked in to your geographical location. Until Sony and Netflix (UK & Ireland) come to an arrangement, I don't think it will be an option.

    Perhaps Netflix could divert a bit of their extensive marketing budget to getting it sorted with Sony!

    My question posted earlier, was if anyone with an Irish/UK Netflix account had been able to access the Netflix US site on their Bravia TV, using a VPN service. I can see the Netflix US home screen, using Overplay's VPN. I just don't know if an Irish Netflix membership would work.


  • #5
    Dazzling D
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 144 ✭✭Dazzling D


    Netflix is coming to the Sony Entertainment Network later in the year but Netflix haven't announced what TV/Blu-ray products it will be on.


  • #6
    xebec
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,311 ✭✭✭xebec


    Dragging up a slightly old thread, but the Sony rep in their forum has announced today that Netflix will not be ported for their 2010 or 2011 devices due to technical and DRM issues...

    Looks like Apple TV for me so, pity as Netflix will probably be the only thing I'm using it for - can plug HD directly into TV for movies that I have already...


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  • #7
    Anchises
    Registered Users Posts: 582 ✭✭✭Anchises


    Would it be possible to take out a Netflix subscription and receive it to one's Home Network and then, in real time, stream it from the networked PC to the TV ?
    I can currently view network stored media on the Bravia via a Media player (Patriot Box) and I can browse and watch/listen to media from my Network using software application 'Serviio' .

    A.


  • #8
    bipedalhumanoid
    Registered Users Posts: 297 ✭✭bipedalhumanoid


    Well aint that a bastard. I won't be bothering with Netflix until I can use it with my TV.

    They suggest plugging a VGA cable into the TV. If you do that you're relying on your laptop to provide the sound! Screw that.


  • #9
    skinny90
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,488 ✭✭✭skinny90


    All new sony's ex6 range and above have Netflix


  • #10
    DeSelby83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,577 ✭✭✭DeSelby83


    Really sorry to be dragging up an old thread but does anyone know if there has been any change on this or know how to get Netflix on the bravia TVs. The TV I have is a new model, it's the KDL42W65 model. It was advertised as being able to access Netflix but I have a feeling this was not checked to be the case or not


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