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Yep, does seem rather silly. Presumably it is a software issue either way, so plausible that Humax could simply send out an update that would mean both the 5000T could run Disney+ and the Aura could run Netflix (presuming Humax got the necessary agreements sorted)? Though I’m not sure how it works, perhaps it is a hardware thing after all.
slideyfoot – 12 mins ago »
Yep, does seem rather silly. Presumably it is a software issue either way, so plausible that Humax could simply send out an update that would mean both the 5000T could run Disney+ and the Aura could run Netflix (presuming Humax got the necessary agreements sorted)? Though I’m not sure how it works, perhaps it is a hardware thing after all.
So, apparently Netflix needs a DRM hardware chip for you to be able to be certified which perhaps the Aura doesn’t have installed. If this is the case, the Aura can never get Netflix and will be stuck with what seems like a 20 year step back in quality.
If it’s to do with the box being ‘popular’, the irony is that Netflix being included would probably increase its popularity!
slideyfoot – 3 days ago »
Yep, does seem rather silly. Presumably it is a software issue either way, so plausible that Humax could simply send out an update that would mean both the 5000T could run Disney+ and the Aura could run Netflix (presuming Humax got the necessary agreements sorted)? Though I’m not sure how it works, perhaps it is a hardware thing after all.
Most Disney+ content is 4K-HDR, Why would it make sense to add a a app to a box that at best can do 1080p50. ?
Best way is a 4K firestick though you need a good system to make full use of the Dolby Atmos content.
Taking Mulan as an example.
4K Firestick – Dolby Vision playback – Atmos sound
Aura 4K HDR playback 5.1 surround.
No problem with Netflix or Now TV on a firestick either.
Shaunhoare – 3 days ago »
So, apparently Netflix needs a DRM hardware chip for you to be able to be certified which perhaps the Aura doesn’t have installed.
The Humax FVP-5000T has Netflix and I seriously doubt that the Aura has less DRM capability so I don’t think your suggestion is valid.
grahamlthompson – 1 hour ago »
slideyfoot – 3 days ago »
so it’s plausible that Humax could simply send out an update that would mean both the 5000T could run Disney+ and the Aura could run Netflix (presuming Humax got the necessary agreements sorted)? Though I’m not sure how it works, perhaps it is a hardware thing after all.
Most Disney+ content is 4K-HDR, Why would it make sense to add a a app to a box that at best can do 1080p50. ?
Fair point, although speaking personally, I don’t care in the slightest about super fancy picture quality. I’ll happily watch stuff on my 7 year old phone. So if there is a way of getting Disney+ working on my FVP-5000T, awesome: I see there is a USB slot, but I’m guessing there aren’t Disney sticks available?
Most likely if I do want to stay subscribed to Disney+ (unlikely, in a month I’ve watched most of what I wanted, so I think it’s something I can just dip into once or twice a year, if that. Netflix has most of what I want), easiest option is to upgrade my TV instead. It’s an old TV, so I was considering doing that anyway.
slideyfoot – 2 hours ago »
grahamlthompson – 1 hour ago »
slideyfoot – 3 days ago »
so it’s plausible that Humax could simply send out an update that would mean both the 5000T could run Disney+ and the Aura could run Netflix (presuming Humax got the necessary agreements sorted)? Though I’m not sure how it works, perhaps it is a hardware thing after all.
Most Disney+ content is 4K-HDR, Why would it make sense to add a a app to a box that at best can do 1080p50. ?
Fair point, although speaking personally, I don’t care in the slightest about super fancy picture quality. I’ll happily watch stuff on my 7 year old phone. So if there is a way of getting Disney+ working on my FVP-5000T, awesome: I see there is a USB slot, but I’m guessing there aren’t Disney sticks available?
Most likely if I do want to stay subscribed to Disney+ (unlikely, in a month I’ve watched most of what I wanted, so I think it’s something I can just dip into once or twice a year, if that. Netflix has most of what I want), easiest option is to upgrade my TV instead. It’s an old TV, so I was considering doing that anyway.
The USB slot can only play back actual files. It will not playback streaming audio. Disney Plus is available on a PC. My laptop is full-HD with HDMI out. Guess you could watch it that way either connected to a TV HDMI in or the front Aux HDMI socket on my HDR.
Pretty sure Netflix will work the same way but would have to test both to be sure.
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