Recently, rumors swirled about Netflix cracking down on users sharing their passwords with friends and family. But last week, the video streaming giant announced a new policy that will require devices to connect to the account owner’s network at least once every 30 days. If not, that device will be locked out from the account.
This concerned Tesla owners who regularly watch Netflix in their vehicles. Many owners, especially those in apartment buildings aren't able to easily connect their Tesla to their WiFi network.
New Policy Won't Affect Teslas
Thankfully, Netflix’s new password sharing policy won’t apply to Netflix's service in a Tesla. An official Netflix representative reached out to DriveTeslaCanada to clarify the new policy.
Prior to Netflix’s clarification, Netflix customer service representatives were telling Tesla owners to purchase an additional account for their Tesla so they do not lose access. But is it enough to pause or stop the customers leaving en masse?
Netflix’s Password Sharing Crackdown
The Los Gatos, California-headquartered company started zapping password sharing in Latin America last year and has now been implemented in New Zealand, Canada, Portugal, and Spain.
There is currently no set date when Netflix will begin this push in the United States but according to Tubefilter, it’s anticipated to begin before the end of Q1.
Netflix’s original announcement of this policy change was not received lightly by users. Many canceled their accounts over the strict policy change that is aimed at preventing users from sharing passwords with friends and family.
Spent 30 minutes on with chat and they had no good way for me to remain connected at home, work and the trailer, as well as my tesla. - all different wifis, location… but only immediate family. Result: #byebyeNetflix #CancelNetflix pic.twitter.com/2zQo2mGmEK
— Alex Sudz (@Sudz3) February 9, 2023
