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The Sun
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Netflix finally shutting down old home screen on millions of TVs from TODAY as controversial new look begins rolling out
Sean Keach, Head of Technology and Science Published: Invalid Date, NETFLIX is set to begin rolling out a brand new app design on TVs around the world from today. The new look is the first major home screen redesign for Netflix in over a decade. 4 This revamp was announced earlier this month, with Netflix calling the revamp an "innovative new TV experience". Fans reacted with mixed reception, with some several Netflix watchers fearing the new look and the inclusion of AI features. At the time, Netflix said it would start the roll-out on Monday, May 19. But the TV streaming giant admitted it would "weeks" for the makeover to reach everyone's televisions. NETFLIX'S NEW LOOK Netflix says that the new design solves a number of problems plaguing telly fans. In particular, it's meant to fix that issue where you can't decide what to watch and spend ages agonising over a TV show or movie. "Finding your next watch on Netflix is about to become that much easier," Netflix explained. "A new TV experience is headed your way, and it comes with better recommendations and an improved interface that highlights what matters most to you. "Yep, things are getting (even more) personal." Netflix said that the new design will "make choosing easier", adding that "decision fatigue is real". You're throwing away money on Netflix – I found three common mistakes sending your bill soaring but the fixes are easy ALL CHANGE The first major change is what Netflix describes as "simpler navigation". It means that shortcuts to key parts of Netflix's interface will now appear right at the top of the screen – staying locked there and remaining visible. This bar will include shortcuts to Search, Shows, Movies, Games, and My Netflix. The second change is "responsive recommendations", which means you'll see fresh recommendation rows "served up in real time" as you browse the TV app. 4 "Your homepage will respond to your viewing and browsing history," Netflix explains. "So you can quickly find something that suits your mood in the moment." Third is the addition of My Netflix, which is featured on that top shortcut bar. Netflix says this serves as a "personal oasis" for keeping track of your favourite content. So you'll be able to quickly see shows that you're part-way through finishing, as well as movies that you'd like to watch next. You can find Continue Watching, My List, and Remind Me inside the My Netflix tab. Fourth and finally is the addition of more detailed info for each title on Netflix. "Having a hard time choosing between this show or that movie? We've been there. NETFLIX PRICES AND PERKS – HOW MUCH ARE YOU PAYING? Here's what you need to know... Netflix Standard with Ads Price: £4.99 UK / $7.99 US Ad-supported, all but a few movies and TV shows available, unlimited mobile games Watch on 2 supported devices at a time Watch in 1080p (Full HD) Download on 2 supported devices at a time Netflix Standard Price: £10.99 UK / $17.99 US Unlimited ad-free movies, TV shows, and mobile games Watch on 2 supported devices at a time Watch in 1080p (Full HD) Download on 2 supported devices at a time Option to add 1 extra member who doesn't live with you Netflix Premium Price: £17.99 UK / $24.99 US Unlimited ad-free movies, TV shows, and mobile games Watch on 4 supported devices at a time Watch in 4K (Ultra HD) + HDR Download on 6 supported devices at a time Option to add up to 2 extra members who don't live with you Netflix spatial audio Picture Credit: Netflix "With the new interface, you can discover what makes each title worth the watch before you commit to pressing play. "Preview a title's synopsis, runtime, award wins, Top 10 history, or key cast all up-front while you browse." DON'T FLIX WHAT'S NOT BROKEN? In a recent Reddit post about the update, Netflix viewer comments were mostly negative. One said: "Wow. The one thing Netflix does right and they're going to ruin it." 4 Another wrote: "Asked for by no one." One irate Netflix subscriber said: "So they've decided to permanently roll out the ugly unusable app they've been testing for months? I had it and HATED it. Managed to go back to the old layout. If it ain't broke don't fix it." Another telly fan complained about the over-promotion of mobile gaming, adding: "Does anyone ask for this?" And one fearful TV watcher added: "That means more price hikes soon. Sigh." ROLLING OUT NOW Netflix said that the roll-out was due to begin on Monday, May 19 and would take several weeks. You'll know you've got the new look thanks to a welcome message that will "help walk you through your upgraded homepage". Some older TVs and streaming devices won't be able to get the new look – although it's unclear which models are locked out. It's just days before Netflix hosts it major Tudum 2025 live event. 4
CNET
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNET
Your Netflix TV Home Page Is Getting a Spanking-New Makeover
Netflix is overhauling its TV experience, giving subscribers more tricks with less clicks when it comes to navigation and fresh ways to flip through recommendations and new titles. The company announced the redesign on Wednesday and shared that it's also testing new features on the mobile version of the app. On Tuesday, the streamer gave members of the press a walkthrough of its newly revamped home page, which brings all the information you might need to know about a title to the forefront, as well as improvements to recommendations. "Maybe you've had a tough day or heard about a new actor in the news, or watching with family and friends," said Netflix's Chief Technology Officer, Elizabeth Stone. "Our new responsive recommendations will pull in more signals like what trailers you're watching or who you're searching for, so we can do a better job suggesting titles you'll want to watch in that moment." The new home page has a sleeker, streamlined design, allowing you to easily grasp information about a title, such as showtimes for live events or status as an "Emmy Award Winner." It combines these details with its accompanying artwork, creating an experience that's more visually appealing to the eyes. You'll see menu options for Home, Shows, Movies, Games and My Netflix at the top, with the layout refresh noticeably relocating Search and My List from the left-hand side to the prominent upper region of the page, making them easier to find. This substantial update to Netflix's recommendations feature levels up the streamer's implementation of generative AI in serving its massive global audience. Suggestions for titles based on your mood and interests will populate the homepage in real-time, offering a responsive feature that will pivot with your tastes in the moment. "When we first started thinking about this project, we wanted to create an experience that was more flexible for our broad entertainment offerings, more intuitive and responsive to our members' needs and capable of elevating the most thrilling moments on Netflix," Chief Product Officer Eunice Kim said. Subscribers worldwide can expect the updated home screen in the coming weeks and months, and if you stream Netflix on your Apple phone, you can check out the optional iOS beta test for its upcoming mobile features.
The Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Netflix gets total makeover for first time in 10 years – as bosses vow to fix TV app's worst problem for viewers
NETFLIX is totally redesigning its TV home screen for the first time in over 10 years. The new app will appear on millions of televisions around the world – and says it will be "unique" for each viewer. 4 It's expected to start rolling out "over the next few weeks", kicking off on May 19. The revamped look – which Netflix describes as a "new TV experience" – will be available on most televisions and streaming devices at launch. And Netflix says that it'll add more devices over time, too. "Finding your next watch on Netflix is about to become that much easier," Netflix explained. "A new TV experience is headed your way, and it comes with better recommendations and an improved interface that highlights what matters most to you. "Yep, things are getting (even more) personal." Netflix teased that a major update was coming earlier this year. Now it's redesigning the app for real, promising to "make choosing easier". The company admitted that "decision fatigue is real", referencing the difficult in picking a TV show or movie from such a massive library of telly. Netflix has revealed four major changes coming to the app in a bid to fix the problem. NETFLIX NEW LOOK The first big change is what Netflix calls "simpler navigation". This means that shortcuts to various parts of the Netflix interface will now be located at the top of your screen – and they'll always be visible. That includes shortcuts to Search, Shows, Movies, Games, and My Netflix. Second on the list is "responsive recommendations". 4 That means as you're watching and exploring Netflix, fresh recommendation rows will be "served up in real time". "Your homepage will respond to your viewing and browsing history," Netflix explains. "So you can quickly find something that suits your mood in the moment." The third change is the addition of something called My Netflix. NETFLIX PRICES AND PERKS – HOW MUCH ARE YOU PAYING? Here's what you need to know... Netflix Standard with Ads Price: £4.99 UK / $7.99 US Ad-supported, all but a few movies and TV shows available, unlimited mobile games Watch on 2 supported devices at a time Watch in 1080p (Full HD) Download on 2 supported devices at a time Netflix Standard Price: £10.99 UK / $17.99 US Unlimited ad-free movies, TV shows, and mobile games Watch on 2 supported devices at a time Watch in 1080p (Full HD) Download on 2 supported devices at a time Option to add 1 extra member who doesn't live with you Netflix Premium Price: £17.99 UK / $24.99 US Unlimited ad-free movies, TV shows, and mobile games Watch on 4 supported devices at a time Watch in 4K (Ultra HD) + HDR Download on 6 supported devices at a time Option to add up to 2 extra members who don't live with you Netflix spatial audio Picture Credit: Netflix Netflix describes this special hub as a "personal oasis" for keeping track of the content you personally like. That includes shows you're part-way through and movies that you'd like to watch next. You'll also be able to find Continue Watching, My List, and Remind Me in this section. The fourth major change is the addition of detailed info for each title. 4 Netflix said: "Having a hard time choosing between this show or that movie? We've been there. "With the new interface, you can discover what makes each title worth the watch before you commit to pressing play. "Preview a title's synopsis, runtime, award wins, Top 10 history, or key cast all up-front while you browse." Netflix hasn't specified exactly which devices will miss out on the update. 4 But you'll be able to tell that you've got the new look courtesy of a pop-up. Netflix says this welcome message will "help walk you through your upgraded homepage". It comes just days before Netflix is due to host its Tudum 2025 live event.
