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Is 14 really a thing? Or are you talking about having to buy a new smart device that may or may not be included in your TV and that in any case can be replaced but a separate device?
Yep. Very much. Translated to English it says "Netflix is no longer supported on this device. Visit netflix.com/compatibledevices for a list of supported devices".
This is when hitting the netflix button on the tv remote. Worked until a few days ago.
Vendors should be entitled to withdraw support on particular hardware, but they shouldn't be allowed to brick the service as a result 'just because'. All it needs is a TOS/EULA update prompt advising that viewers with X hardware are on their own as of now. I'd be willing to bet this denial of service practice originates in kickback discussions between TV manufacturers and streamers.
It strikes me as another case where corporate can inculcate learned helplessness in the customer by having him think disallowing and withdrawing support for are indivisible.