Netflix offers a wide range of movies, TV shows, and original content at affordable subscription prices. You can watch Netflix on nearly any internet-connected computer, smartphone, tablet, Smart TV, streaming device, or modern video game console. This wikiHow article teaches you how to watch Netflix on a variety of devices.
Things You Should Know
- Install the Netflix app on your smart TV or streaming device’s app store, then sign in or create an account to start watching.
- If you don’t have a smart TV, use a streaming device like Roku, Fire Stick, Apple TV, or Google TV.
- You can also connect your laptop or desktop PC or Mac with an HDMI cable, or use your gaming console.
1.Using a Smart TV
1.Determine what kind of smart TV you have. The exact layout and interface of your smart TV can differ depending on the model or manufacturer. These steps should help owners of most smart TVs, including LG WebOS, Vizio SmartCast, or Samsung Smart TV.
- Many modern smart TVs have popular streaming devices built in such as Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Google TV. If your smart TV has one of these features, head to the section on using a Roku, Google TV, or Amazon Fire for more detailed information.
2.Connect your TV to your home network. To stream Netflix from your smart TV, it will need to be connected to the internet. You’ll usually do this through Wi-Fi, but many TVs also support a wired connection.
- A wired connection will provide a much more stable connection to the internet.
3.Open your smart TV apps. Most TV remotes will have a button that opens the apps list. This button is often a logo or has the TV’s brand name on it. You’ll need to use the remote for your TV, not your cable box or universal remote.
- Some remotes may include a specific Netflix button, which you can use to visit Netflix directly.
4.Open the Netflix app. It’s a white icon that says “Netflix” in red letters. Use the arrow buttons on your TV remote to navigate the apps on your Smart TV’s user interface. Highlight the Netflix app icon and press the Select, Enter, or Ok button on your remote.
- If you can’t find the Netflix app, you may have to download it from your smart TV’s app store.
- You may need to update an older TV’s firmware in order to access streaming apps. The process for this varies, but generally, you’ll download the file onto your computer, copy it to a USB flash drive, and then load that into the TV. Refer to your TV model’s Support page for detailed instructions.
5.Log in with your Netflix account. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the email address and password associated with your Netflix account, then select Sign In.
- If you do not have a Netflix account, you can sign up for Netflix at the Netflix website or on your TV.
- If you have more than one profile on your Netflix account, select the profile you want to use.
6.Find and play content. Use the arrow buttons on your TV remote to navigate the menus on Netflix. Highlight a tile and press the Select, Enter, or Ok button on your remote to view the information. If you want to watch a movie, highlight the Play icon and press the Select, Enter, or Ok button to play the entire movie. If you want to watch a TV show, highlight Seasons, select a season, select an episode and press the Select, Enter, or Ok button to play the episode.
- You can then use your remote to control the playback while the video is playing..
2.Using an Amazon Fire Stick
1.Open the Netflix app. Use the remote to highlight the Netflix app on the home screen and press the center button to select the app. These steps will work on both Amazon Fire TV Stick and Amazon Fire TV (without the stick).
- Ensure your device is fully set up and connected to Wi-Fi before continuing.
- If you cannot find the Netflix app, use the magnifying glass icon to search for and download the app.
2.Select Sign In. It’s in the lower-right corner on the Netflix title screen. This allows you to sign in to your Netflix account.
3.Enter the username and password associated with your Netflix account. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the username and password associated with your Netflix account.
4.Select a user profile. If you have more than one user profile on your Netflix account, use your Fire Stick remote to select the icon that corresponds to your user profile.