Netflix to Begin Cracking Down on Password Sharing

[meStevo]

Yup, we'll see which of the options they've been testing they bring to the states soon.

 

[Mr Tony]

Here’s how Netflix will stop you from sharing passwords

What are Netflix's password-sharing rules?

www.techradar.com

 

[ncted]

FWIW: Hulu seems to already be doing the periodic device validation thing. For Netflix, I will probably drop down to the HD, 2-stream plan and add in my parents and brother's households. Still cheaper than having 3 separate subscriptions.

 

[Bruce]

FWIW: Hulu seems to already be doing the periodic device validation thing. For Netflix, I will probably drop down to the HD, 2-stream plan and add in my parents and brother's households. Still cheaper than having 3 separate subscriptions.

I do not share, but no way would I give up 4K.

 

[ncted]

I do not share, but no way would I give up 4K.

Netflix 4K is so meh, I really don't see much difference.

 

[meStevo]

FWIW: Hulu seems to already be doing the periodic device validation thing. For Netflix, I will probably drop down to the HD, 2-stream plan and add in my parents and brother's households. Still cheaper than having 3 separate subscriptions.

I think given the option many would just tack on a few bucks, imo Netflix will generate revenue from this move, moreso than they lose from customers already looking for an excuse to quit (and many of them will come back anyways).

 

[meStevo]

A little more restricted that I was expecting for a v1, but we'll see where it goes from here. Only real impact to our usage patterns is when we go to grandma's house I'd need to enter a code to authorize the TV my kids use in her play room if they want to watch Netflix (though I'd likely to just not bother and tell them to watch D+ or something instead).

Confirmed: Netflix Unveils First Details of New Anti-Password Sharing Measures

After months of warning subscribers that anti-password sharing measures were coming to Netflix, the company appears to be finally set to unleash them. Sign Up $6.99+ / month netflix.com Netflix has estimated that over …

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[Ronnie-]

Wont really impact me much. When I travel or go to watch at the camp, I can enter a code and go about my business.

 

[ncted]

A little more restricted that I was expecting for a v1, but we'll see where it goes from here. Only real impact to our usage patterns is when we go to grandma's house I'd need to enter a code to authorize the TV my kids use in her play room if they want to watch Netflix (though I'd likely to just not bother and tell them to watch D+ or something instead).

Confirmed: Netflix Unveils First Details of New Anti-Password Sharing Measures

After months of warning subscribers that anti-password sharing measures were coming to Netflix, the company appears to be finally set to unleash them. Sign Up $6.99+ / month netflix.com Netflix has estimated that over …

thestreamable.com

Um, yeah, so no option to pay extra to share with others living elsewhere. Disappointing.

 

[meStevo]

Um, yeah, so no option to pay extra to share with others living elsewhere. Disappointing.

Not yet.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Looks like they backtracked.

Netflix Backtracks on Device Blocking to Curb Password Sharing, But For How Long?

Netflix, via its Help Center, released the first details regarding its efforts to discourage customers from sharing passwords earlier this week, but there’s already been a bit of a pivot from the company on some …

thestreamable.com

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[meStevo]

Now they can come out with something a little less restrictive and an option to add another authorized household and it both come across as 'better' compared to something that was never actually implemented and when the dust settles drive revenue growth and increase per-customer value.

 

[NYDutch]

Wont really impact me much. When I travel or go to watch at the camp, I can enter a code and go about my business.

The code is only good for 7 days as I understand it. Whether we'll be offered additional codes after that is unknown I believe.

 

[meStevo]

The code is only good for 7 days as I understand it. Whether we'll be offered additional codes after that is unknown I believe.

There was nothing in the help docs saying this would only be allowed once per device, so after 7 days you'd have to enter the code again.

 

[NYDutch]

There was nothing in the help docs saying this would only be allowed once per device, so after 7 days you'd have to enter the code again.

I'm really hoping that since I only have a Basic one device account, they won't bother keeping track of my IP changes that can easily happen two or three times a day.

 

[Jimbo]

There was nothing in the help docs saying this would only be allowed once per device, so after 7 days you'd have to enter the code again.

Maybe .... they can change thier minds daily if they want.

 

[Jimbo]

So, No Netflix on Phones or Tablets ...?
They would not be on your home IP ...

 

[dishdude]

So, No Netflix on Phones or Tablets ...?
They would not be on your home IP ...

Yeah this idea is a total disaster, it'll just annoy people to move to other services.

 

[Jimbo]

Yeah this idea is a total disaster, it'll just annoy people to move to other services.

This is a pretty SAD idea, seeing it wasn't all that long ago that they were advertising for people to "Go Ahead" and use someone Password .....

 

[meStevo]

So, No Netflix on Phones or Tablets ...?
They would not be on your home IP ...

Majority of phones and tablets at home are likely on the home's wifi.

Additionally, if they've used home wifi recently and accessed Netflix they're a trusted device. Like my kids' Kindles for example, they'll be able to take them to grandma's with no fuss under this.

Otherwise entering a 2-factor code like many other sites just once a week will be a relatively seamless process for most anyways.

Maybe .... they can change thier minds daily if they want.

Sure, but then it becomes counterproductive. They need a consistent, scalable solution.