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I have two small kids and this project looks amazing!

Anyway, I have to ask: Is it possible to make a similar project for Netflix and/or YouTube?

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The Apple TV also supports deep links for other services. Here are examples for the biggest streaming services:

    Netflix (use the regular URL):
        https://www.netflix.com/title/80234304
    Disney+ (use regular URL):
        https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/coco/db9orsI5O4gC
    YouTube (use the regular URL with https:// replaced by youtube://)
        Single video: youtube://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ah3ezprtgmc
        Playlist: youtube://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v=FkUn86bH34M&list=PLzvRQMJ9HDiQF_5bEErheiAawrJ-2zQoI&pp=iAQB

The only problem with these services is that they will require you to select a profile before the movie/show will start playing. With Plex, you can enable "auto login", but I haven't tried it for the other services.

And then the issue of when the streaming service removes the choice; the card become obsolete.

Not that bad of a ordeal though.

With only a little bit of effort you can prevent them from becoming obsolete. Most straightforward way is to just reprogram the nfc chip. Alternatively, Just add a redirector, one that maps show names/ids to the urls.

That’s the easy part

The annoying part is reprinting the sticker and attaching it to the card

Easier to download the shows and save to your plex server. Then it'll work even if your Internet connection stops working.

Just peel off the vinyl printed sticker you attached (See OPs updated cards), and reprogram the card.

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