Seagate adds Netflix, YouTube and more to the FreeAgent Theater+ media device

@mjburnsy / 7:00 am PDT • April 19, 2010

Seagate just made the already-potent FreeAgent Theater+ a bit more powerful. A firmware is now available that adds Netflix, YouTube, Medifly, and vTuner along with a host of small user-interface changes to the player. All users need to do is run the automated update if the device is connected to the Internet or download it from Seagate. Easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy.

Not only does the update add the media streaming services, but it also address a few UI quirks.

Improved MP3 cover art and tagging
Redesigned homepage view featuring better access to Internet and network applications
Redesigned thumbnail view for easier browsing of movies, pictures and music
Skip time option when watching movies to jump forward by 20 minute intervals
Ability to create screensavers using personal photos
Easy sorting of files when browsing network attached devices

The update is free but users must have a subscription to Netflix — you probably already knew that, though.