Key Takeaways
- Streaming devices become non-functional over time due to outdated hardware and software. Updates end, applications and services move on to newer platforms that don't work on old devices.
- New media codecs require hardware-level decoding for optimal performance. Devices without hardware decoding capabilities rely on software decoding, which increases CPU or GPU usage and affects battery life.
- Streaming devices can stop working due to broken networking, such as expired certificates or outdated TLS components. Other factors include demanding apps, offline servers, dropped dependencies, and company shutdowns.