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Definition: Netflix hardware


In 2008, Roku was the first company to offer a dedicated Netflix set-top box that connects the TV to the home network for Internet access and video streaming. Subsequently, a Netflix app has been built into every other set-top box such as Apple TV and Roku, as well as Blu-ray players and smart TVs. See Netflix and digital media hub.