The problem is that we’re not sure how exactly you’ll register homes: it could be that they’re linked to IP addresses or even to GPS coordinates (which is one theory on how streaming services detect VPN use.)
There’s also a chance that Netflix is killing two birds with one stone with this update, eliminating password sharing while also finally getting rid of VPNs. That will be even worse if you’re using an IP randomizer like that offered by Surfshark, which changes your IP to a new one at set intervals. One possible scenario is that every time you use a VPN to access Netflix, you’re going to need to register your new “home,” which will likely get annoying after a while. Under this new system, to watch Netflix from more than one home or location, you need to pay $2.99 per month per extra active home. The way it looks now, you’ll be able to add any number of locations to your account from where you can watch Netflix, but you can only have one active at any one time.Ĭurrently, how many people can watch Netflix on a single account is limited only by the plan you’re on. According to Netflix’s press release, this new update will limit each account to one “home,” which we assume means a single physical location. This update is big news for Netflix users, who have gotten used to sharing their accounts with as many people as they want. What does this mean for VPN users? The “Add a Home” Update The trial starts in August 2022 in a select few Latin American and Caribbean countries and, if successful, may be rolled out worldwide. Netflix has announced that it will test limiting users to one home per account, with the option to add an extra home for a small fee.
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