TVNZ+ Blocking new live streaming on Samsung TVs

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Gollam

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#306074 26-Jun-2023 09:05

Just received an email from TVNZ stating that they will block the new and existing Live streaming on my Samsung Smart TV as being "not compatible with these changes" due to some legal requirements?

Just wanted to get some feedback from others who maybe in the same position.

I do believe that this is an unfair stance to adopt, especially from a government owned company, providing free TV coverage to the people of New Zealand.
They are now forcing me to buy a new TV if I wish to continue to use these live services.

What do you think?

Next stage in making TVNZ+ a paid service??

Cheers
Golom

Time flies like an arrow - fruit flies like a banana

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skewt

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#3095024 26-Jun-2023 11:20

Sounds like they will be using the same requirements and back-end as Spark Sport

I can use TVNZ+ but I can’t stream any sport. There’s a message saying it’s not available on my device. What’s going on?

Sport on TVNZ+ has required the introduction of new streaming tools, including technology that protects streams from illegally being copied - a requirement in our content rights agreements. Unfortunately, Samsung 2015/16 are not compatible with these changes and so live sport streaming and replays will not be available on these devices. Sports streaming is not currently available on LG 2017 and PS4, but we are working on these end points and sport may be available in the near future on these devices. Video-on-demand content like highlights will still be available on all devices where TVNZ+ is available.

From https://helptvnz.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/19887048235033-Technical-FAQs

Gollam

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#3095500 27-Jun-2023 16:28

So...took peoples' advise and bought 4K Firestick with Alexa from Noel Leeming.

OMG what an improvement for my 7yr old Samsung !

Menu selection way faster, great home page which is very customisable. Very easy setup, and Alexa on the remote "an't too bad!"

Searching through multiple content streams excellent, with very little delay switching between providers - picture quality way better.

I'm sold..

Golom

Time flies like an arrow - fruit flies like a banana