I have exactly the same issue with my Roku 2 XS. Since last Friday I'm not able to get Netflix streams with bitrate higher than 3000 kbps (720p).

Is it some kind of technical glitch/error? Netflix support is unaware of this issue.

Today I've found that connecting Roku2 to my Yamaha also brakes ARC (Audio Return Channel) between TV and AV receiver. After I disconnect Roku2 - AV receiver and ARC begins to work correctly again. I'm disappointed that Roku2 that I have bought for 5.1 actually doesn't work as it should and it also ...

I also have HDMI CEC issues with my Samsung TV, Yamaha and Sony Blu-Ray since I've connected Roku. All problems disappear when I disconnect Roku. Could you please add option within menu to disable Roku CEC functionality?

Amazon doesn't sell movies to own in HD (only SD). You can buy in HD only tv shows. I think it's movie studios restriction (they want you to buy HD movies on Blu-Ray).

I totally agree.

Will Netflix finally have subtitles/captions available in this new release?

You are misreading that post. It doesn't say that it supports Netflix subtitles, just that one of the other updates in teh firmware is that it now supports high res subtitles. There is nothing in that post that says it supports Netflix subtitles (I don't know if it does or doesn't). It does support...

Does Hulu+ on Roku support CC/subtitles?

Will we get 5.1 sound and subtitles with this Netflix update?

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