Netflix with Ads has finally launched on Apple TV it only took four months

Date:
Fri, 31 Mar 2023 10:33:56 +0000

Description:
The Basic with Ads Netflix subscription tier is finally available on Apple
TV, several months after it launched elsewhere.

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Months after its launch on other platforms, Netflixs cheapest ad-supported tier is finally available on your Apple TV streaming device .

Netflix launched its Basic with Ads subscription back in November 2022. This budget tier costs just $6.99 / 4.99 / AU$6.99 per month, and gives you access to most of Netflixs catalog at a discounted rate in exchange for you having
to sit through a few ads (typically around five minutes per hour). The
content will be shown in the same 720p quality as Netflixs Basic tier, and
due to licensing restrictions some shows arent available on the ad-supported tier.

Another strange restriction of the cheaper tier was that Apple TV streaming device users couldnt access Netflix with ads instead being restricted to the ad-free Basic, Standard, and Premium tiers.

That limitation now seems to have been lifted however, with Netflix
confirming to TechCrunch that Netflixs Basic with Ads tier is finally available on tvOS after some users spotted it was available. Should you get Netflix with Ads?

To take advantage of the cheaper tier youll need to update the Netflix tvOS app to the latest 2.3.0 update. As for whether the tier is right for you, youll have to decide that for yourself. Netflix's Basic with Ads tier isn't great, but you can still access the service on a budget (Image credit: Freestocks/Unsplash)

Basics inferior picture quality can already be a letdown especially for people who've invested in one of the best 4K TVs and the addition of ads can disrupt the flow of shows youre watching. However, if youre trying to cut costs, and dont want to lose access to Netflix completely, the Basic with Ads tier is certainly not a bad option.

If you are sticking with Netflix, be sure to check out our explainer on how Netflixs password-sharing rules could impact you. Or, read our best streaming services recommendations for details of alternative options.



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