Netflix will be available to Freeview Play homes after the streaming service was added by manufacturer Humax.
Unlike another DTT platform YouView, there is some manufacturer discretion as to the features that can be offered, over and above the agreed specification.
Graham North, commercial director at Humax, said, “With the Netflix app fully integrated into the Humax FVP-4000T home page, our customers will now benefit from a seamless, ‘watch instantly’ streaming experience and an exceptional, diverse choice of entertainment options with unlimited hours of extra programming – in addition to the extensive range of on-demand and subscription-free services already on offer to them.”
The Humax FVP-4000T was the first PVR to deliver the Freeview Play connected TV service, which provides a combination of on-demand services, catch-up TV from BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4 and Demand 5 and live television.
Current owners of the Humax FVP-4000T will automatically will receive a free of charge, over the air update to add the Netflix app.