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Netflix on Samsung TV - best method to watch?

  • 31-01-2018 11:04pm
    #1
    Lemlin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,251 ✭✭✭✭


    I have a Samsung UE40D5520 and I've read online that, despite hooking it up to the internet via my wireless connection, it doesn't support the Netflix app.

    What is therefore the best way for me to be able to watch Netflix on it? I have a PS4 but its hooked up to a different TV and I don't want to move it.


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  • #2
    0ph0rce0
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,989 ✭✭✭0ph0rce0


    Yeah that was one of the TV's that had problems with the netflix app so wasn't released to this set.

    Loads of options.

    Chromecast - Cast Netflix from phone
    Cheapest Samsung Smart Blu Ray Player
    Amazon Fire Stick/Box
    Roku Stick/Box
    Apple TV
    Android Box


    Just to name a few. look up on adverts, you should get a roku for about 25 - 30 quid probably the cheapest option or second hand chromecast for 15-20


  • #3
    ozmo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,879 ✭✭✭ozmo


    Chromecast is a nice option as it’s so low powered you may be able power it from the tv usb plug without more wall adapters. It also nice it doesn’t need another remote being controlled from the phone.

    “Roll it back”



  • #4
    Lemlin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,251 ✭✭✭✭Lemlin


    ozmo wrote: »
    Chromecast is a nice option as it’s so low powered you may be able power it from the tv usb plug without more wall adapters. It also nice it doesn’t need another remote being controlled from the phone.

    Chromecast was recommended to me today alright. I was told about 39.99 in Currys/PC World?


  • #5
    mackersdublin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,464 ✭✭✭mackersdublin


    Lemlin wrote: »
    Chromecast was recommended to me today alright. I was told about 39.99 in Currys/PC World?

    Yeah. 39 or 40 everywhere

    https://pricespy.ie/audio-video/media-players/google-chromecast-2nd-generation--p3341551?q=Chromecast


  • #6
    Lemlin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,251 ✭✭✭✭Lemlin


    Where can I get a Fire stick? Amazon don't seem to ship it to Ireland.


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  • #7
    icdg
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 11,881 Mod ✭✭✭✭icdg


    You need to get the “international” edition (Fire TV Basic) from Amazon.com.

    I’m sure the way different Amazon divisions deal with Ireland makes sense to someone in the company. I’m not sure whom.


  • #8
    Jack Kanoff
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,119 ✭✭✭Jack Kanoff


    I got a Blu-ray player, has Netflix and a few other things...plays my Blu-ray collection and can upscale DVD's as well... worth thinking about if you have any physical media.


  • #9
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,071 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    If OP has Virgin Media Horizon, Netflix is on ch 999.


  • #10
    leche solara
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,161 ✭✭✭leche solara


    dodzy wrote: »
    If OP has Virgin Media Horizon, Netflix is on ch 999.

    and channel 300


  • #11
    Sully
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 24,056 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sully


    We've a Samsung TV at home which doesn't support the Netflix app so we bought Chromecast and we cast Netflix from either the phone or tablet app. Very easy


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  • #12
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,479 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    dodzy wrote: »
    If OP has Virgin Media Horizon, Netflix is on ch 999.

    What’s handy too is that if you just have TV with Virgin, Netflix still works on the box (doesn’t need any internet connection or subscription)


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