We don't support the player since it's not part of the API. I would assume instant watching works under Silverlight on Windows 64. If you're developing for that platform you can easily test. There is no reason the API wouldn't work on this platform.
There is a Roku forum on the 'net where you may be able find more info on Roku streams.
What format(s) does Netflix offer streaming of instant videos?
I am trying to understand if it is possible to do this on an Android device. It would be an amazing perk to my existing application. The device does not offer flash, but can play various other formats.
Open source can be tough as well when it comes to things like DRM. We are thinking about models whereby an official Netflix application's non-playback experiences might be extended by third-party plug-ins providing alternative discovery or other experiences, e.g. social. This thinking is very nascent so don't expect anything in the near future.
Are there any issues running the API or standard Instant Netflix in IE7 with Silverlight under 64 bit versions of Vista or Windows 2008 Server?
Does the Roku box run a Silverlight plugin? If not, in what format does it fetch the video stream? Thanks!
Message edited by codeslinger 2 years ago
Michael Hart – 3 years ago
We don't support the player since it's not part of the API. I would assume instant watching works under Silverlight on Windows 64. If you're developing for that platform you can easily test. There is no reason the API wouldn't work on this platform.
There is a Roku forum on the 'net where you may be able find more info on Roku streams.
eddiewebb – 2 years ago
What format(s) does Netflix offer streaming of instant videos?
I am trying to understand if it is possible to do this on an Android device. It would be an amazing perk to my existing application. The device does not offer flash, but can play various other formats.
I can't seem, to find any documentation on this.
Regards,
Eddie
Michael Hart – 2 years ago
Streaming is not made available to third-party applications due to licensing restrictions.
eddiewebb – 2 years ago
Most unfortunate...
Maybe Netflix would like to partner with an open source offering aimed at Android devices...making it an official Netflix app.
Michael Hart – 2 years ago
Open source can be tough as well when it comes to things like DRM. We are thinking about models whereby an official Netflix application's non-playback experiences might be extended by third-party plug-ins providing alternative discovery or other experiences, e.g. social. This thinking is very nascent so don't expect anything in the near future.