Apple’s Vision Pro headset won’t include a dedicated Netflix app at launch, according to Report from bloombergmark garman. The streaming giant reportedly has no plans to release an app specifically for Apple’s headset or make its iPad app compatible with the platform.
The move means users will no longer be able to watch Netflix through a dedicated app, similar to other streaming services that have announced headset support, including Disney Plus, Max, Amazon Prime Video, and Paramount Plus. Instead, the user must watch her Netflix content in her web browser, which significantly reduces immersion in the movie or TV show she is watching. It may also prevent users from watching content offline and limit the video quality of Netflix’s web app. Depends on browser.
“Our members can now enjoy Netflix on Vision Pro’s web browser the same way they enjoy Netflix on their Mac,” Netflix spokesperson Kumiko Hidaka said in a statement. The Verge. Apple did not immediately respond The VergeThis is a comment request from .
Apple’s announcement yesterday didn’t specifically mention Netflix. Vision Pro is set to launch with his 3D movies and experiences on Disney Plus and Apple TV. The lack of Netflix on the $3,499 headset may make the device less appealing for people who want to use it as a place to stream their favorite shows and movies.
Updated January 17th at 6:20pm ET: Added statement from Netflix.