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The Netflix button is a button available on many modern remote controllers, used to directly connect to the popular streaming service Netflix. It was initially implemented in America in 2011. [1] In 2015, the button was added to European remotes. [2] This button sends an infrared (IR) signal to the television and opens up the Netflix app.
In January 2011, Netflix announced agreements with several manufacturers to include branded Netflix buttons on the remote controls of devices compatible with the service, such as Blu-ray players. [66] By May 2011, Netflix had become the largest source of Internet streaming traffic in North America, accounting for 30% of traffic during peak hours.
NetCast, or NetCast Entertainment Access, was announced by LG at CES 2009. [2] [3] At launch, it gave users access to Netflix, YouTube and Yahoo! Widgets. Later, support for Vudu has also been added. [4] In 2010, LG introduced the LG Magic Remote, which is a TV remote designed to be used with their Smart TV system. [5]
Remote controls for these devices are usually small wireless handheld objects with an array of buttons. They are used to adjust various settings such as television channel, track number, and volume. The remote control code, and thus the required remote control device, is usually specific to a product line.
Harmony 670, a universal remote. A universal remote is a remote control that can be programmed to operate various brands of one or more types of consumer electronics devices. . Low-end universal remotes can only control a set number of devices determined by their manufacturer, while mid- and high-end universal remotes allow the user to program in new control codes to the re
Remote control: Infrared with 13 buttons. Infrared with 13 buttons. Infrared with 13 buttons. Wi-Fi Direct (point-anywhere) using 17 buttons. Infrared for television power and volume control using 3 buttons. Voice Search microphone. Wi-Fi: Single-band 802.11 (b/g/n compatible) with WEP, WPA and WPA2 support.
A remote control for a Philips smart TV with a special button for the Netflix streaming service in the Groninger village of Finsterwolde, Oldambt. Items portrayed in this file depicts
LG manufactures remote control models that use Hillcrest Labs' Freespace technology to allow users to change channels using gestures [56] and Dragon NaturallySpeaking technology for voice recognition. [57] As of 2014, LG is using webOS with a ribbon interface with some of its smart TVs. LG reported that in the first eight months after release ...