Rise of video streaming services has not only increased the popularity of available platforms, but has also changed the content consumption habits of households, pushing aside the opportunities provided by traditional television. Among subscribers and users representing generations tied to digitalization highly diversified views can exist regarding the selection of video-sharing platforms and their impact on users' traditional lifestyles. A structural equation model (CB–SEM) was applied to test our theory related to different generations' relationship to digitalization. Based on the results, the generational classification of users only affects the significance of the platform selection criteria, while the manipulative effect of the service is independent of this. The analysis reveals the importance of further research in this area, as the factors that are important for enjoyment may differ among generations.