Netflix Finally Rolls Out Redesigned Interface to Apple TV

[MacRumors]

Netflix appears to have finished deploying its redesigned interface for Apple TV with version 3.0 of the app now available, bringing a months-long rollout that began with other TV platforms earlier this year to a close. Netflix has been testing a redesigned version of its TV app since last year, and the new look is a notable departure from the previous design.

There is a new home page that has a streamlined, modern design, and Netflix designed it to put content front and center. The redesigned interface loses the left-hand sidebar navigation that Netflix has used since 2018 and replaces it with a top menu bar that relocates Search, Home, Shows, Movies, Games, and My Netflix.

The My List and My Netflix sections have been merged with the aim of streamlining access to personal content. The featured program on the home screen also gets a clearer display, presented in a large card isolated from the rest of the interface. Meanwhile, each section features a large main card that has information like release date and show or movie description.

Users will notice that when scrolling content, the static tiles for TV shows and movies have been replaced with tiles that extend when the remote lands on them, making information like the trailer and description more centralized.

The new design hinges on recommendations, which have been improved. You'll see more relevant, personalized content suggestions based on your past viewing history. Netflix says that recommendations will be more responsive to each user's "moods and interests in the moment."

Netflix has also added contextual labels to provide more information about recommended content. New labels include mentions like "Recent addition" and "No. 3 in movies" to give users better context about why content is being recommended.

Version 3.0 of the Netflix app on Apple TV requires tvOS 17 or later. The Apple TV rollout comes several months after Netflix first announced the redesign in May. Users may need to manually update the app via the App Store on their Apple TV to see the new changes, as the interface update isn't appearing automatically for all users.

On iOS devices, Netflix is still experimenting with a generative AI search feature that will let Netflix users search for shows and movies using conversational language like "I want to watch something funny and upbeat." The feature remains available as a small, opt-in beta.

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[nfl46]

Thanks! That just reminded me that I need to watch the new season of "Wednesday."

 

[kerr]

I have had this for quite a while on my ATV 4K (1st Gen), I’d say 3-4 weeks if not longer

 

[Ctrlos]

I have had this for quite a while on my ATV 4K (1st Gen), I’d say 3-4 weeks if not longer

Does this mean I can also play Netflix games like Hades and Braid on a TV box that will actually run them, directly through the app?

 

[orbital~debris]

This Netflix app update was available on my Apple TV 4K (second generation) in the UK last night.

I've updated and all looks good and works properly – it definitely seems more modern than the previous interface. The changes do appear to be relatively surface level, as the sub-pages for content look unaltered.

 

[CharlesShaw]

Just updated and I like having the "tabs" at the top of the screen.

 

[Toregev]

Had the update since Monday on Apple tv 4k (gen 3). Just wanted to ask if anyone else has a bug with it where if you have “navigation clicks” disabled in the apple tv system settings, in the updated Netflix app they make a sound when you go left and right in the different categories?

 

[maxfromdenmark]

it's a nice touch actually but the mostly wanted could be when Netflix will become connected with Apple TV like the others streaming apps.

 

[orbital~debris]

it's a nice touch actually but the mostly wanted could be when Netflix will become connected with Apple TV like the others streaming apps.

Yes this was the second thing I checked after the updated interface. No change there, unfortunately.

 

[nt5672]

How come I have come to hate "streamlined, modern design". Yes, it is fashionable, but that does not mean it has high marks for usability.

 

[Plutonius]

Unfortunately, it does not improve the content.

 

[ignatius345]

Oh god, did they screw up the video player? Netflix is one of the only major services to use the native Apple TV video player and it's so much better to use than the garbage custom ones HBO and Disney+ use.

edit: from looking at the video embedded above, I see they did indeed hose it. Fortunately mine had not yet updated, so I turned off automatic app updates for my ATV specifically to hang onto the previous version of Netflix. I'll just go as long as I can without updating it ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[ID_Field_Blank]

Does it make it any easier to find content? That’s the biggest issue I have. All the recommendations are pretty rubbish and it’s such a chore on Netflix (and Disney, Prime etc) to find something to watch.

Why is the same movie shown in 7 different categories!! I skipped over it once when I was scrolling so don’t show me it again…

Edit: typo

 

[Ceelo187]

I just noticed search results pointing to Netflix when using Apple TV app finally. I love using that app to search for content when I don’t know what platform it’s on.

 

[nymphe]

Does this mean I can also play Netflix games like Hades and Braid on a TV box that will actually run them, directly through the app?

they removed Hades from Netflix games, now there is no way of playing that on iOS or iPadOS devices.

and I don't think you can play those games on tvOS, only via airplay I suppose.

 

[CharlesShaw]

such a chore on Netflix (and Disney, Prime etc) to find something to watch

That's why I usually open Safari and visit JustWatch dot com to see what's on the various services. Then I visit IMDb to read about what looks good before adding it to my list.

 

[matzoek]

I just noticed search results pointing to Netflix when using Apple TV app finally. I love using that app to search for content when I don’t know what platform it’s on.

Please someone else confirm this. I’ve read before that it was enabled for some by accident.

 

[justanthonylee]

Please someone else confirm this. I’ve read before that it was enabled for some by accident.

It was an accident and the content from the time of that error was listed but nothing since.

 

[senttoschool]

Netflix app on Apple TV is inferior to other platforms.

• No ability to remove shows/movies from "Continue Watching" list
• Doesn't have "Next episode" button when viewing a show
• Doesn't have "Episodes" selection when viewing a show
• Doesn't have playback speed selection
• Doesn't have "More like this" option when viewing a show

Have these features that exist in other platforms been added to Apple TV app yet?

Netflix on FireTV had all these features.

 

[armandxp]

Anybody figure out how to get rid of the navigation beep sound when you move the cursor?

 

[Biro]

Can we turn off recommendations?

 

[azentropy]

All I care about is if it has better AppleTV integration (search, up next and the new TVOS 26 features).

 

[Rychiar]

I keep reading articles about Apple TV and then remembering I haven't actually turned mine on in ages cus I watch everything on the Vision Pro now lol

 

[freezelighter]

No Netflix needed here in Switzerland 🏴‍☠️

 

[contacos]

All I care about is if it has better AppleTV integration (search, up next and the new TVOS 26 features).

No. They want your data and to actually open the app