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OK, we ditched netflix when they went up on the price. Maybe we should look into again for the streaming only, which is mostly what we used it for. I am just exasperated with the LACK of choices on cable. We have ditched that in the past (we have the very basic we can get), but when we do we end up paying more for just phone and internet alone than getting the bundle which includes basic cable (I did call and have some stations completely blocked which helped a lot).
tristan, thanks for the tip on prefs. I just spent a little while rating some stuff as it is quiet hour here. I also added about 50 shows/movies to our queue. And I downloaded the mobile app. to put on my iPhone. That could come in very handy.
Yes, you can use it anywhere with wifi BUT each account only allows so many 6 devices to be approved at once and only 2 streaming simultaneously. All you have to do is go in your account to handle that stuff.
When my husband and I spent 10 days in the NICU with Mason in January we were able to watch Netflix on the laptop we had brought and the kids could watch Netflix back at home on the tv with grandma if they wanted to.
pinkchopsticks, I hear ya on the library fines. Oops! Ours charges $1 per DAY that DVDs are late. That adds up fast! I always got confused b/c DVDs are only 7-day rental while books and audiobooks are 21 days. So yeah, no DVDs from library for us though we get a lot of audiobooks there.
I agree totally... 1st apple tv loving it for me and the wife. But parental support for restrictions for my 3 children not very well thought out. Family movie night browsing movies selections don't want see MILF or the blood covered movie title and the other inappropriate titles while looking at new arrivals looking for Disney movies or other G,PG, PG-13. Something should be done ASAP.? I love what apple has been offering for the devices but more control over them in the user hands would be more appreciated then these devices could be in every childs room... IJMS
4. Configure your new profile with whatever name you like, and a different "sign-in" name than your normal account. This is where you can set the profile to only allow certain content ratings. Set them up as you see fit. Click "Save."
5. Go back to your AppleTV. Logout of the current Netflix account, and log back in using the Account Profile sign-in ID you created on the Netflix web site. Yes, I know AppleTV says to put in your email address, but just put in the Account Profile sign-in instead.
It's working for me. I have my AppleTV set to login under a profile with parental controls, not the main account login. I just checked it again just now, and it's working fine. Maybe it's something with your account?
Ok, I should clarify... streaming to a computer or streaming to a Wii will not work unless you are logged into your main profile (Owner Profile). I am not completely sure about AppleTV, however, based on my conversations with Netflix support, they said that any kind of online streaming from Netflix must be done through the main (owner) account due to agreements between Netflix and the media companies providing the content.
apple please create a way to remove everything like search/genre/suggestion/tv shows and leave only instant queue and just for kids. There are so many familes with kids dont want there kids to access anything above pg
netflix start with 500 queue which was great 500 titles 250 kids 250 adult , apple need to add netflix setting to disable the search/ genre and when is off we get instant queue / just for kids two links.
The holiday season is upon us. The next two months will see millions of people all over the world traveling home to see their families and, since this is the 21st century, avoiding conversation with them by putting on Netflix. But this is a time of mixed company. If you are going to stream something, you better be sure it's a good choice for both the adults and the kids in the room.
That's easier said than done. Netflix's "Just For Kids" section is a nightmare of awful direct-to-DVD junk that would make anyone over the age of eight contemplate leaping out the nearest window. Every other section is riddled with movies that will either bore a kid to tears or traumatize him. Picking a movie that the whole family will enjoy is tough work, but someone has to do it!
'Mirror Mirror' is a silly and cartoonish riff on the Snow White fairy tale, but it's also charming and completely harmless, a kids' movie that rarely tries to cater to an adult audience. That may be a turn-off for some, but for families hoping for a slice of innocent whimsy, this will certainly get the job done. The snobs in the audience can simply enjoy director Tarsem Singh's stunning visuals and attention to detail. This is one gorgeously made movie.
In many ways, 'Antz' set the template for every lousy DreamWorks Animation movie that people have been complaining about for over a decade now. But unlike so many of its brethren, this movie is just plain weird enough to be worth your time. Kids will enjoy it just fine because it's an amusing, colorful movie with funny characters, but the adults in the crowd can just marvel at how a major animated bug comedy not only stars Woody Allen, but is structured like one of his movies. That's just a little crazy.
There are a lot of Disney movies on Netflix, but truth be told, there are shockingly few bonafide classics (unless you're one of those people who actually saw 'The Emperor's New Groove'). In fact, one of the few "golden age" films available for streaming is 'Dumbo,' the iconic story of the adorable elephant who learns how to fly. Watch it because, like so much early Disney work, the animation is beautiful even if the story is oddly clunky by modern standards. Also watch it because it's a much weirder, darker, stranger and generally bizarre movie than you remember.
What's this? A documentary on a list of family movies? Although kids generally aren't the kind of viewers who thrill to non-fiction filmmaking, you should really consider trying to change that with 'The American Scream,' a charming look at the obsessive men who transform their backyards into haunted houses every Halloween and the wives and children who (often begrudgingly) support them. Although entirely true-to-life, the movie follows the structure of a Hollywood screenplay. You know: hopes, dreams, pitfalls and, of course, ultimate triumph. Other than a scene or two of profanity, this is squeaky clean entertainment that should strike a chord with every kid who loves Halloween, AKA, every kid who is actually worth knowing.
Look, if you're going to make an animated movie centered around the creation of a famed illuminated manuscript of the Bible, you've got to offer the audience something to get them in the door. In the case of 'The Secret of Kells,' that something includes striking animation and a fantasy-driven story that combines Irish mythology with history. It may not have the initial flash most modern animated movies, but this Oscar-nominated film is significantly better than most of its American competition.
It may have underperformed in theaters, but 'ParaNorman' is a very funny and occasionally scary stop-motion animation movie that truly does offer something for everyone. Although the story is straightforward enough to appeal to anyone (kid sees ghosts, kid must save town from zombies), there are enough tiny references to to the horror genre to delight even the most jaded horror buffs. Amidst all of the silliness and spookiness, the film also manages to quietly build to a message of tolerance and respect that's just plain bold for how straightforward and honorable it is.
There was a time when 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' was the edgy alternative to regular holiday family fare, but over the years, it's stopped being the black sheep and has taken its place as a genuine classic. But, its newfound place as one of Disney's crown jewels hasn't defanged the film, not in the slightest. This is a still a dark and deranged movie that gleefully subverts the idea of Christmas with Halloween imagery. If you watch one horror-tinged stop-motion Christmas musical with your family this year, make it this one.
Since Steven Spielberg's 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' isn't on Netflix, you might as well watch 'The Adventures of Tintin.' Made with the same playful, adventurous spirit as the first three Indiana Jones movies, Spielberg's adaptation of the beloved comic icon is a joyous experience. Lighthearted but never afraid too get its hands a little dirty, this gorgeous motion capture animated movie contains set pieces that would be literally impossible to pull off in the real world, making a must-watch for action junkies and their easily amused children alike.
There's an awful rumor floating around that kids don't like black and white movies. That's not true -- there are only parents who don't like black and white movies and pass their ignorance onto their children. Don't be one of those people. Instead, get the ball rolling by watching 'Duck Soup,' one of the funniest movies ever made and a perfect introduction to the Marx Brothers, one of the funniest comedy teams of all time. This movie is essentially a live action cartoon, an anarchic ode to lunacy that's all slapstick on the surface and all sly political satire at the center. This is one of the most rewarding and skillfully made comedies of all time and thanks to the filmmaking restrictions of the '30s, 100% appropriate for family viewing.
Look, you've already seen 'The Avengers.' Your entire family has already seen 'The Avengers.' But it's on Netflix. And it holds up insanely well on repeat viewings. And it's pretty much the best superhero movie ever made. And any family who watches 'The Avengers' together becomes a stronger unit. And that may be a made up fact, but you just know you want to watch 'The Avengers' again, and you know it's a better fit for a family audience than any recent DC movie. Why do we even have to say this? Your kids are probably watching it right now. Go join them.
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