My parents want to get Netflix.
They have a smart television.
Tonight, as there was nothing on television, and as they have a smart television, I logged into my Netflix account, where we found something to watch (The Thursday Murder Club is up their alley.)
Seeing the amount of choice on Netflix, they decided they want their own account.
And that's fair. But they can have the $10 a month account with limited adds. I've told them this. There is no point them having a more expensive account. They can cancel whenever. And there are far fewer adds on than terrestrial telly.
What happened once the decision to get Netflix was the cause of some major anxiety.
How do you explain networks to your parents? Making matters works, for some reason, the network link failed on the television as we were trying to set up the account. My stepdad as not amused at this.
And how do you rationalise multi-factor authentication to your folks? Making it harder, the folks television network dropped out, so I had both folks yelling at me.
"Give me your phone mum, I'll sort this out on your computer."
We've trained Mum well. She has her passwords written down in a safe space.
We finally got the account up and running.
I then looked at the telly and reconnected the Network. No idea what happened there.
As Mum's phone is pretty basic, but she has a great iPad, we got the Netflix app set up on there ready for lessons tomorrow morning, before I start the long drive home.
I'm aware that this could be a bumpy ride for them. Telly on demand. Networks. Accounts. Passwords. The choice. The amount of dross available.
It's all a bit overwhelming.
And I will give some fundamental lessons tomorrow morning and will leave my step-sister and a close friend to help give them more assistance.
But I think they'll like it in the end.
Welcome to the 21st Century, parents.
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