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KenKK
Contributor
2 years ago

Netflix and password sharing when using the Netflix app on a cable box?

If I am watching Netflix using my cable box netflix app how does that work with Netflix trying to stop password sharing?  When using the app in the cable box what IP address is Netflix going to r...
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Bruce
Honored Contributor III
2 years ago

Cable-boxes do get an IP address on the...lack of a gooder term...the TV Distribution Network. Because you're using an app, you're on the Internet.   I'm not sure how Cox represents your cable-box on the Internet (proxy?), but Netflix recognizes your login on the cable-box.