What Devices Can Stream Disney+ In Australia?

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Disney+ is now available in Australia and its looking set to seriously shake up the local streaming scene. But some in other countries have complained of the service not working on specific devices. Here are the phones, TVs and video game consoles confirmed to be able to stream all your Disney classics and soon-to-be faves.

A Linux developer in the Netherlands first spotted troubles with Disney+ and after little digging, tech site Tweakers realised it was due to the streaming service’s use of WideVine, digital rights management service. Essentially, in order to protect the copyright of Disney’s content, it allegedly utilises the highest level of protection and if a device doesn’t run that level of WideVine, it won’t be able to play content from Disney+.

[referenced url=”https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/10/disney-might-not-work-on-your-device/” thumb=”https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/t_ku-large/rigpoepkl1mjccoxogr9.jpg” title=”Disney+ Might Not Work On Your Device” excerpt=”Those looking forward to the upcoming Disney+ may want to double-check their preferred devices can actually run the streaming service in the first place. According to Linux developer Hansdegoede, Linux PCs, Chromebooks and some Android devices are incapable of meeting Disney’s stringent DRM requirements necessary for accessing Disney+ via web browsers.”]

Thankfully, Disney has confirmed with Lifehacker Australia which devices it will be available on in the country specifically.

Devices

  • iOS (iPhone and iPad)
  • Android (Phone and Tablet)
  • Apple TV (tvOS)
  • Chromecast
  • Amazon Fire TV (Australia)

TVs

  • Sony TV (Android TV)
  • Samsung (Tizen)
  • LG (WebOS)
  • Android TV

Gaming consoles

  • PS4
  • Xbox One

Disney+ is available in Australia now for $8.99 per month. Sign up to Disney+ here.

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