Netflix has no plans to release a dedicated app for Apple Vision Pro, nor will the company modify its iPad version to run on the headset. Instead, users will have to resort to the web version, which means they can’t access features like downloading titles for offline viewing.
“Our members will be able to enjoy Netflix in the web browser on Vision Pro, similar to how our members can enjoy Netflix on a Mac,” a Netflix spokesperson said in a statement provided to TechCrunch.
Bloomberg reported in July that Netflix had no plans for a native app, however, this is the official confirmation from the streaming giant.
While the browser version should perform roughly the same as the iPad version, it’s a disappointment for subscribers who were looking forward to an immersive experience watching their favorite Netflix content. In comparison, Disney+ seems to want to outdo its rival with four stages inspired by Marvel’s Avengers tower, the Scare Floor from “Monsters Inc.” by Pixar, the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood and a Star Wars-inspired environment with Luke Skywalker’s cockpit. landspeeder and the planet Tatooine.
Looking at Netflix’s outdated Meta Quest app, it’s not hard to tell that the streamer may not have invested as much in mixed reality headsets as other companies. Many Quest users have he complained about the app’s “terrible resolution”, bugs and general poor quality.
One user wrote:
Image Credits: Meta Quest Store
Mixed reality headsets are still niche products, and Netflix likely believes the Vision Pro won’t be a huge hit with customers — at least not right away — especially given the outrageous price tag ($3,500).
Apple Vision Pro will be available for purchase on February 2 and will include the ability to download and stream movies and TV shows from popular services such as Disney+, Apple TV+, Max, Discovery+, Paramount+, Prime Video, Peacock, Pluto TV and Tubi. including. There will also be 150 3D movies available to rent and buy, including “Avatar: The Way of Water,” “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” “The Super Mario Bros,” “Dune” and more. Pre-orders for the device open tomorrow, January 19, at 8am. ET.
