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They aren't on CHEAP Smart Projectors. Most of which aren't even Google certified and lack the Play Store. But cheap or expensive, they all suck compared to an

They aren't on CHEAP Smart Projectors. Most of which aren't even Google certified and lack the Play Store. But cheap or expensive, they all suck compared to any dedicated streaming box.

the_mitsuhiko 3y ago
They are also not on expensive smart projectors. They are on some projectors but it's unclear on which ones. There are very few projectors with Netflix and it's not clear what the certification requirements are. Even the most expensive XGIMI does not have Netflix, yet a simple cheap BenQ does (and presumably because it just embeds an HDMI stick).
- Someone1234 3y ago
  It is very clear how you get Netflix certified ("Netflix Partner Program"), manufacturers just want to save money in one way or another. First off you need to be Google certified. Next you need to have high enough spec hardware to run Netflix smoothly (min CPU/RAM/at a min resolution with specific codecs). You also need to have DRM support (which, you guessed it, required certification). There is a direct cost in certifying (e.g. mandatory 3rd party testing) but also a much bigger cost in the "smart" part of the projector being powerful enough to deliver a GOOD Netflix experience. You're acting like manufacturers are confused, they aren't at all, they're making a cost/benefit decision on putting in cheaper hardware in exchange for no Netflix. My advice is to stop buying "smart" projectors at all, because the "smart" part is commonly cheap and bad.
  - the_mitsuhiko 3y ago
    I have no idea how to get Netflix certified and quite frankly as a customer I do not care. It’s a fact that the most appealing smart projectors support any app besides Netflix. You can watch Apple TV, Disney+, Amazon Prime etc. but Netflix is the one platform that blocks non approved devices. Netflix does not even maintain a list of approved projectors. From where I stand: Netflix has an issue with projectors. Why I cannot tell.

They aren't on CHEAP Smart Projectors. Most of which aren't even Google certified and lack the Play Store. But cheap or expensive, they all suck compared to any dedicated streaming box.

the_mitsuhiko 3y ago

They are also not on expensive smart projectors. They are on some projectors but it's unclear on which ones. There are very few projectors with Netflix and it's not clear what the certification requirements are. Even the most expensive XGIMI does not have Netflix, yet a simple cheap BenQ does (and presumably because it just embeds an HDMI stick).

Someone1234 3y ago
It is very clear how you get Netflix certified ("Netflix Partner Program"), manufacturers just want to save money in one way or another. First off you need to be Google certified. Next you need to have high enough spec hardware to run Netflix smoothly (min CPU/RAM/at a min resolution with specific codecs). You also need to have DRM support (which, you guessed it, required certification). There is a direct cost in certifying (e.g. mandatory 3rd party testing) but also a much bigger cost in the "smart" part of the projector being powerful enough to deliver a GOOD Netflix experience. You're acting like manufacturers are confused, they aren't at all, they're making a cost/benefit decision on putting in cheaper hardware in exchange for no Netflix. My advice is to stop buying "smart" projectors at all, because the "smart" part is commonly cheap and bad.
- the_mitsuhiko 3y ago
  I have no idea how to get Netflix certified and quite frankly as a customer I do not care. It’s a fact that the most appealing smart projectors support any app besides Netflix. You can watch Apple TV, Disney+, Amazon Prime etc. but Netflix is the one platform that blocks non approved devices. Netflix does not even maintain a list of approved projectors. From where I stand: Netflix has an issue with projectors. Why I cannot tell.