Netflix may now be cheaper on Apple TV
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Netflix may now be cheaper on Apple TV

When Netflix launched its Basic With Ads tier late last year, support was missing for a few key streaming devices, including Apple TV hardware.

Even if they signed up with a different device, users could not access the ad-based option on their prized 'hockey puck' from a set-top box.

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That has now changed, as noted by a Reddit user earlier this week (via TechCrunch), who noticed ads popping up in content when watching on Apple TV. One image shows an ad for Microsoft Bing and another for the new Super Mario Bros. movie.

Netflix has since confirmed to TechCrunch that the tvOS app is now among those offering access at the most affordable level.

It's unclear what prompted the change, but there are still a lot of popular devices whose Netflix app doesn't support the Basic With Ads plan. They include Chromecast and Windows apps.

Netflix Basic With Ads launched in November 2022 and costs £4,99 in the UK. It's £2 cheaper than the standard basic plan. The ad-supported tier is limited to 720p video quality and you can only watch on one device at a time. So there won't be any 4K HDR action, offline downloads, or cross-device viewing.

Most of the library is available to view within the level, with a few exceptions, while commercials will not run during children's programming. In terms of ad frequency and duration, you'll see about four minutes per hour, with individual spots lasting up to 30 seconds.

Have you ever signed up for Netflix Basic with ads? How distracting do you find ads? Or are you used to it now?

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