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Netflix has made a change that could seriously annoy Apple TV users. The new app update removes some features and worsens the viewing experience, even though at first glance it looks like a regular refresh. The problem is that underneath, the entire way of playing video has changed. Instead of using Apple's system solution, Netflix opted for its own player. And this is where the problems begin.
Own player instead of system one
Netflix replaced the native tvOS player with its own solution in the app on Apple TV. At first glance, this means greater consistency with other platforms, but in practice, users lose many convenient features that were standard on Apple TV. This includes, among others, quick gesture-based rewinding, automatic subtitles, picture-in-picture mode, and advanced control via Siri and iPhone.
Fewer Features, Less Control
The biggest problem is the fact that many options not only have disappeared, but they also cannot be restored while watching. Some settings still exist in the system, but they are not accessible directly in the Netflix player. Additionally, users do not have the option to revert to an older version of the app, which means the change is enforced. This is another example of how streaming platforms are increasingly prioritizing their own solutions at the expense of integration with the system.
Netflix has opted for its own ecosystem, but it has done so at the expense of user convenience. The result is that the app on Apple TV works worse than before, even though it was theoretically supposed to be improved.
source: flatpanelshd.com
