Netflix rolls out a screensaver of its original content on TVs

If you watch through a Netflix app on your TV, you might see something new when you leave it on idle. The streaming service has started to show cover art of its original content after a certain period of time that you’ve left the app idle. According to TechCrunch, this has been rolled out globally and was tested on the service before this international rollout. It seems to be Netflix’s way to promote its own content. You can’t turn it off or configure when it’ll appear so you’ll have to get used to it for now. It’s been spotted by users using many different devices such as Android TV, Xbox One, Roku, PlayStation, different smart TVs, etc.

Sony and LG chosen as Netflix recommended TVs

LG and Sony models have been given the nod by Netflix and recommended TVs which offer faster performance, and improved playback experience for users. What makes specific models more beloved by Netflix? 

The first TV manufacturers to achieve the Netflix Recommended TV designation for 2016 models are:

• LG - for UHD TVs with webOS 3.0
• Sony - for Android 4K UHD TVs

Check here for the specific models that received the designation.

Among other benefits, these TVs both have Instant On so that the TV wakes quickly, and Internet TV services and smart menu features are ready to use right away. They also have TV Resume, which means when Netflix was the last used app, the TV comes right back to Netflix when turned back on again -- just like smartphones and tablets do today. Overall, these devices deliver faster performance and easier access to the most popular services.