Netflix has begun announcing its recommended smart TVs for use with the service in 2018, based on specific criteria including the speed and ease of switching between apps, speed and convenience of accessing Netflix itself, and support for the latest version and all its features.
Sets that pass the company’s rigorous testing receive the “Netflix Recommended TV” stamp of approval. The first Netflix-recommented smart TVs to be announced so far are LG Ultra HD TVs with webOS 4.0 and Sony’s W800F and WF800-series Android TVs.
In order to receive the designation, the TV must meet five out of the following seven criteria:
- TV Instant On – The TV starts up instantly and apps are ready to use right away.
- Fast App Launch – The Netflix app always launches quickly, whether it’s right after turning on the TV or after using several other apps.
- Netflix Button -The Netflix button on the remote control powers on the TV as well as launches Netflix, so you can start your TV and get to Netflix with the press of a single button.
- Easy Netflix Icon Access – The Netflix app is easy to access and convenient to launch from the TV menu.
- TV Resume – The TV remembers what you were doing and wakes to the same place as when it was turned off.
- High-res Netflix Interface – Browse Netflix in 1080p resolution – with crisper text and clearer images.
- Latest Netflix Version – The TV comes with the latest version of Netflix with the newest features.
The majority of LG’s 2018 range features webOS 4.0, including its flagship W8 OLED.
