When the streaming service's cheaper ad-supported plan was first released back in November 2022, Apple TV users weren't able to use it. It's been around four months later until the "Basic with Ads" plan can now be opened.
Ad-Tier Support for Apple TV
The issue with compatibility lies with Netflix, as they mentioned that they would work on Apple TV in time. Although the fix was expected to be implemented at a much earlier time, it has been delayed for months, but it's finally done.
To be able to open the streaming service on Apple TV, it will have to be the 2.3.0 version of the app. Still, Netflix will have to work on other platforms such as the Netflix app for Windows since according to The Verge, the ad-tier plan is still not supported.
This could yet be another reason the Basic tier might be a better subscription plan than Basic with Ads. The latter costs $6.99 a month while the former costs $9.99, which is only a $3 difference in exchange for having to watch ads.
There's the issue of the ad-supported plan being limited to certain devices as well. For instance, you cannot use it for PlayStation 3, which others might use as a media player. Because of licensing restrictions, some titles cannot be accessed with the cheapest subscription plan.
According to Business Insider, the Basic with Ads subscription does not allow users to download movies and shows as well, so users won't be able to watch without an internet connection. Although in terms of video quality, both can only go up to 720p or HD.
No More Sharing Accounts
The Basic with Ads tier might be the best option at the moment for people who want to watch Netflix's content but don't want to pay more than $6.99 a month, especially since sharing the bill for a premium account has now become impossible.
Netflix will now use information such as IP address, device IDs, and account activity to determine whether the account is being used outside the household. Such devices will have to be connected to the internet in the primary location at least once every 31 days.
Should a person decide to use the account outside the household, they will have to create a new account to open the streaming service. They can do so with a code provided by Netflix to the account holder, and can only be used for seven consecutive days, according to 9To5Mac.
If the main account owner travels to a different place before "verifying" the device by using it once every 31 days at the primary location, Netflix might block its access to the streaming platform and might require a code to access it.
Otherwise, the trusted device can be used to watch Netflix anywhere using the account that is set to a household. This is a part of Netflix's efforts to increase revenue by encouraging more people to create an account and subscribe, although it might be doing the opposite.
