No more account sharing on Netflix, at least as it was done up to now. The company has issued a statement in which they explain how a system that, they say, has been lifted will definitely work.much confusion” in the last days.
“As each account is intended for a single house, from today you will see new functions with which you can better control your account. AND you’ll still be able to watch Netflix when you’re away.”, they explain in a tweet. Already in the statement, they allege that sharing accounts “reduces their ability to invest in creating great stories.”
The streaming giant assures that they are more than 100 million homes those who share their accounts today. Or were. After “trying several solutions” in this regard, from this very Wednesday, his new plan begins to be applied in Spain, Portugal, Canada and New Zealand.
What does it consist of?
Netflix explains that, from now on, they will help subscribers to set up their accounts so that they can use it “everyone who lives in your household“Now, anyone who uses an account can move their profile to their own paid account, keeping their personalized recommendations, viewing history, My List, their saved games and much more,” they add.
The concept that enters the field of play is that of the extra subscriptions. What does this mean? Subscribers to the Standard or Premium plans may add “subaccounts” For two people maximum with whom you do not live. Each of these subaccounts it will cost 5.99 euros per month per person.
“As always, we will refine these new features based on feedback from our subscribers to continue to improve Netflix for years to come,” they add.
It should be remembered that Netflix has four plans: Basic with ads (available only in 12 countries), Basic, Standard and Premium.
Additionally, subscribers who have a second home or who travel frequently to the same location should open the Netflix app on their mobile devices while connected to their primary location’s Wi-Fi network. once a month and then when they arrive at the second locationsources from the platform have informed EFE.
