Netflix made a change to its Apple TV app, and many users are not so happy about it.
The update replaces Apple’s native tvOS video player with Netflix’s own custom player, and that change is causing problems for users.
Several features that people relied on are no longer working properly.
Users report that functions like “Skip Intro” and quick forward or rewind controls are now harder to use or completely unavailable. The progress bar that used to show playback status on iPhone and Apple Watch has also disappeared.
The experience itself has become more complicated.
Tasks that used to take one click now require multiple steps, making simple actions like skipping or navigating through a video more frustrating.
There are also deeper issues.
Because Netflix is no longer using Apple’s built-in player, it loses access to several Apple TV features, including better remote control integration and system-level playback tools.
Netflix has not clearly explained the reason for the change, but reports suggest it may be part of a broader effort to create a more consistent experience across devices.
For users, however, the impact is immediate.
What was once a smooth and familiar experience now feels more limited and less intuitive.
It is another reminder that updates are not always improvements, especially when they remove features people already depend on.
