We are happy to announce that TV shows and movies streaming instantly from Netflix are now available on the Boxee Box by D-Link in the US and Canada.
Netflix support was the most common request we had on our blog comments, forum posts, tweets, etc. We heard you loud and clear. We were bummed that we could not make it happen earlier, but are very excited to have it out today.
To instantly watch movies streaming Netflix on your Boxee Box, you’ll need to update the software on your Box – it will update automatically to the new version (1.0.4.17443) within the next 24hrs or you can manually check for the update by going to Settings>System>Update.
I’ve been a Netflix member for years now, and anxiously waiting for the day when I could use it at home on my Boxee Box. For only $7.99 a month this is a no brainer. It’s not just about movies, I just finished the last season of Spartacus, and I’m now watching Season 2 episodes shortly after they air. Netflix already has more than 20M members, if you’re not one of them you should sign up for Netflix now. They have a one month free trial.
Netflix on the Box will simultaneously launch in Canada. Netflix on the Box is different from the version you see on the PC/Mac versions of Boxee. It has the brand new Netflix UI which they constantly update, test and improve. Additionally there’s more discovery options featuring unique Netflix recommendations and many of the movies are available in HD. If you are a Netflix fan, you will love it. Order a Boxee Box from Amazon here.
Below is an amateur video of Andrew by Andrew showing Netflix running on the Boxee Box:
Now that you’ve seen it in action, pick up a Boxee Box today.
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Included in this release is a new Application signing process was introduced with this version. If you are hosting your own Applications Repository, or developing applications on the Boxee Box, make sure to sign up at http://www.boxee.tv/developer, and generate the required keys.
If you are a Boxee Box user who is having an issue with an App in an external repository, please contact the developers and inform them of this change.
Check out all the updates to the firmware here.
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Great job on the Netflix app. I'm excited not only that it has arrived, but also to hear it is using technology that is up to date (html5). Great job and much love!
Do you think they developed it?
How? It's bad news for the rest of the world which doesn't even have Netflix. Now add-ons have to be signed all of a sudden, wondering what'll be next.
All that DRM stuff also killed the Popcorn Hour for me. Time to sell, again.
troll much…
Seriously, how can you complain about this? Good Job guys!
It's called negative feedback. If they don't want it, they shouldn't be in business, or be perfect from the beginning, I guess.
You are just a negative troll as usual. Seriously get a life.