Netflix announced that starting April 10, 2026, it will cease to function on a number of old televisions and devices. This option is more economical than purchasing a new TV or cell phone, allowing the technological transition in April not to hinder access to the platform's content. Specific models of Samsung Smart TV, Sony Bravia, and Vizio televisions are on the list of devices that will no longer receive updates. The reason for this is the insufficient internal memory of these devices to load the current catalog and personalization features that the service requires today. The company's technical justification is rooted in cybersecurity. The operating systems of past generations have critical vulnerabilities that third parties exploit to extract sensitive information. By removing support, Netflix aims to ensure that all its subscribers use protected software versions against the latest digital threats. On the Android side, phones running version 7.0 (Nougat) or lower will also face the service discontinuation, impacting models from brands like Samsung, Motorola, and LG released over eight years ago. Regarding home technology, various lines of smart screens manufactured between 2012 and 2014 will lose the ability to open the application. This system update responds to the technical impossibility of running modern security patches on obsolete processors, which compromises the viewing experience and user data protection. In the mobile phone segment, the restriction directly affects Apple users operating with iOS 15 or earlier versions. Additionally, the introduction of high-fidelity audio and video formats requires hardware performance that components from a decade ago cannot provide. For Mexican subscribers who own these devices, there are alternatives to avoid service interruption.
