Vimeo is one of the more popular video-sharing platforms outside of YouTube. It, like YouTube, has an app that can be downloaded on several different TV platforms. However, according to Engadget, Vimeo just announced that it’s going to be removing its TV apps.
Vimeo is a prominent video streaming service, but it’s really a hit for business owners and creators. It’s not quite going to dethrone YouTube, but it’s still a platform that offers a great experience. If you’re looking for a platform to post your creations outside of YouTube, then you may want to consider Vimeo. There’s a great community around this video-sharing platform.
Vimeo announced that it’s removing its TV apps
This is bad news for people who typically watch their Vimeo videos on the big screen. The company officially announced that it’s going to end support for its current TV apps starting on June 27th. This means that it will be unlisted from Android TV, Fire TV, Roku, and Apple TV devices. You won’t be able to download the app on these platforms, and it will no longer receive software updates.
Disappointed Vimeo users open the TV app to find a lengthy text-based update. It referred to the TV app as a “legacy product”, and that it is “no longer consistent with [Vimeo’s] standards.” We’re not sure how much traffic the TV apps are getting, but we can expect that it’s not stellar if the company is getting rid of them.
So, if you want to watch your content, how might you be able to do this? Well, your only solution is casting. You can use the iOS or Android app to cast the content right to your TV. This is a lot less convenient, as casting is not as intuitive as a native app. However, that’s your only option. Vimeo users still have the majority of the month to enjoy the app on their TV.