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Hello all.
I have noticed in multiple threads and multiple comments people have been talking about the lack of Netflix, so I have decided to talk directly to Humax. Then we will talk about what we can do at the bottom.
Our conversation:
Me: Is Netflix available on Aura?
Humax: Sorry, Netflix isn’t available on Aura.
Humax: No permission given from Netflix to use the App.
Me: Thank you for your honesty. Netflix have to give permission? Will it potentially be available in the future?
Humax: It could change depending on the popularity of the Aura.
Humax: They have initially denied others in the past, then requested back onto a device.
What this means:
They are saying Netflix don’t want it’s app on the Aura and the only way it will be added is if the Aura becomes popular.
What we can do about this:
So, I feel this won’t be the most popular choice due to the price point. However, if we are very vocal, we will make it be perceived to be popular. In order to get Netflix we need to get on social media and message, tweet, email, etc at every Netflix and Humax thing we can.
Opinions?
Or organise a campaign of calling up Netflix eager to subscribe then reluctantly have to not go through with it as the service is not available on your preferred device, the Aura.
That sounds like the better plan gomezz
Or even do nothing, and carry on watching Netflix on the device that you are currently using.
brian – 1 hour ago »
Or even do nothing, and carry on watching Netflix on the device that you are currently using.
This box is supposed to do everything, though. Not everyone wants multiple devices hooked up to their TV.
If you need a fire stick for Netflix, might as well buy a cheaper other brand for PVR and Firestick combo.
No it’s not. It’s not supposed to Netflicks. If that is an essential, send it back not fit for purpose.
Trev – 1 hour ago »
No it’s not. It’s not supposed to Netflicks. If that is an essential, send it back not fit for purpose.
According to the HumaxDirect website the Aura is “One Place for Everything you want to watch, play and do”. It does not say everything except Netflix!
One thing I don’t understand, I have a Chomecast (Gen 1) and it’s running Cast Firmware 1.36.157768. With this, I am able to cast from the Netflix app on my mobile.
On the Aura, the Cast Firmware is 1.50.228700. With this one, I can cast from other Apps on my mobile, but Netflix app doesn’t show as an option.
As I understand this version of cast firmware is specific to Android Tv, so I wonder if other products using this same cast firmware are also blocked by the netflix app?
The only other option I have used successfuly with Netflix, is running Google Chrome web browser on Windows laptop, load up Netflix, and then cast from inside Google Chrome, and that worked ok direct to Humax Aura.
If we can’t convince Netflix to allow the app direction on the Aura (becasue of the Amazon Prime App), allowing the Mobile Netflix app to be able to Cast to the Aura should be the second request which I don’t understand why they have blocked.
Having searched the internet, there seems to be lots of people complaining that Netflix has been removed from Google TV at end of November, so may be this is a bigger thing between Netflix/Google and Humax are just stuck in the middle…
MattB1 – 1 day ago »
One thing I don’t understand, I have a Chomecast (Gen 1) and it’s running Cast Firmware 1.36.157768. With this, I am able to cast from the Netflix app on my mobile.
On the Aura, the Cast Firmware is 1.50.228700. With this one, I can cast from other Apps on my mobile, but Netflix app doesn’t show as an option.
As I understand this version of cast firmware is specific to Android Tv, so I wonder if other products using this same cast firmware are also blocked by the netflix app?
The only other option I have used successfuly with Netflix, is running Google Chrome web browser on Windows laptop, load up Netflix, and then cast from inside Google Chrome, and that worked ok direct to Humax Aura.
If we can’t convince Netflix to allow the app direction on the Aura (becasue of the Amazon Prime App), allowing the Mobile Netflix app to be able to Cast to the Aura should be the second request which I don’t understand why they have blocked.
Having searched the internet, there seems to be lots of people complaining that Netflix has been removed from Google TV at end of November, so may be this is a bigger thing between Netflix/Google and Humax are just stuck in the middle…
Interesting regarding the google tv/Netflix thing.
So, does anyone have a particular Netflix side load app of choice?
“Whether you want to catch up on your favourite shows, binge on the most talked-about box sets, or download recordings to watch on the go, the all-new Humax Aura UHD Recorder has you covered. With 4K HDR10 support, Dolby Audio and a quad-core processor, Aura takes performance to a whole new level “
Advertising hyperbole at it’s finest, unfortunately.
Same as the tooth whitening toothpaste that ” reverses up to 15 years of discolouration* “
Or the bleach that kills 99% of all known germs.
Etc etc etc.
This version is a patched apk which involves zero mouse needed, but only outputs in 480p at 1750kbps.
Unofficial method and of course edited
https://mega.nz/file/YchjjK6J#PZoRxSQMZ2br-Epf2JltvLC0EWdfVjcmUwHVGqvfr5c
Or if want one that outputs at 1080 at 5800kbps then you can google Netflix Version 4.16.3 patched apk and on xda forums you will find it, but need mouse as mobile based.
Unless Humax gets a cert, which is doubtful there is work arounds. Although all at own risk.
MattB1 – 2 days ago »
One thing I don’t understand, I have a Chomecast (Gen 1) and it’s running Cast Firmware 1.36.157768. With this, I am able to cast from the Netflix app on my mobile.
On the Aura, the Cast Firmware is 1.50.228700. With this one, I can cast from other Apps on my mobile, but Netflix app doesn’t show as an option.
As I understand this version of cast firmware is specific to Android Tv, so I wonder if other products using this same cast firmware are also blocked by the netflix app?
The only other option I have used successfuly with Netflix, is running Google Chrome web browser on Windows laptop, load up Netflix, and then cast from inside Google Chrome, and that worked ok direct to Humax Aura.
If we can’t convince Netflix to allow the app direction on the Aura (becasue of the Amazon Prime App), allowing the Mobile Netflix app to be able to Cast to the Aura should be the second request which I don’t understand why they have blocked.
Having searched the internet, there seems to be lots of people complaining that Netflix has been removed from Google TV at end of November, so may be this is a bigger thing between Netflix/Google and Humax are just stuck in the middle…
Its merely due to Netflix being weird they do it to many devices, unless Humax pay xyz until its retails 1 million unit sales and bows to all their demands and hoops they want companies to jump thru, then it will never be on Humax.
danny121pt – 19 mins ago »
This version is a patched apk which involves zero mouse needed, but only outputs in 480p at 1750kbps.
Unofficial method and of course edited
https://mega.nz/file/YchjjK6J#PZoRxSQMZ2br-Epf2JltvLC0EWdfVjcmUwHVGqvfr5c
Or if want one that outputs at 1080 at 5800kbps then you can google Netflix Version 4.16.3 patched apk and on xda forums you will find it, but need mouse as mobile based.
Unless Humax gets a cert, which is doubtful there is work arounds. Although all at own risk.
Thank you for the explaining! That’s awesome.
Okay, so I’ve seen on Reddit there are 2 other potential ways to get a better Netflix. If you don’t mind trying either that would be awesome as I have to wait another week to get my Aura sadly.
Option one: Download AptoidTV, then get Netflix through that app.
Option two: On Kodi add the Netflix add-on from GitHub which supports 4K, Atmos, etc. https://github.com/CastagnaIT/plugin.video.netflix
If anyone can see if either of these work I’d be in your debt, and it will help the whole community who need Netflix on the Aura.
That seems weird, as Netflix presumably was included on previous Humax products (like the FVP-5000T I just upgraded to, having previously had an old non-WiFi enabled Humax box for a few years) despite them not being immediately popular either?
Though I’ve only just signed up to the forum (to check if I could get Disney+ working on my 5000T: it would appear not, from what I read), so very possible I’m missing something.
slideyfoot – 1 hour ago »
That seems weird, as Netflix presumably was included on previous Humax products (like the FVP-5000T I just upgraded to, having previously had an old non-WiFi enabled Humax box for a few years) despite them not being immediately popular either?
Though I’ve only just signed up to the forum (to check if I could get Disney+ working on my 5000T: it would appear not, from what I read), so very possible I’m missing something.
Hah. That’s weird. Yours can have Netflix but no Disney+, but Aura can get Disney+ but no Netflix.
In the end I have a modded 480p Netflix sideloaded as it seems to be the highest quality possible without a mouse. Looks like 2009.
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