Netflix no longer supports Airplay. If you are using an Apple TV and looking for ways to AirPlay Netflix on your TV, then you will not be able to AirPlay it. AirPlay is a unique feature available in the Apple Ecosystem. With AirPlay, you can stream your favorite movies, photos, games, music, and much more from your iPhone or iPad to your TV. Netflix has discontinued AirPlay support to ensure that its users have a better viewing experience. In this article, we will discuss the different ways to stream Netflix on your TV from your iPhone and iPad.
How to AirPlay Netflix to TV?
As mentioned earlier, Netflix doesn’t support AirPlay. But you can stream Netflix on your TV with the below methods:
Cast Netflix to Smart TV
If your TV has built-in Chromecast support, then you can cast Netflix content from your iPhone or iPad to your TV.
1. Connect your iPhone/iPad and your TV to the same WiFi.
2. Open the Netflix app on your iPhone/iPad.
3. You will see a cast icon on the screen. Click on the cast icon.
4. The list of available TVs will appear. These TVs are cast-ready.
5. Choose the TV to which you want to cast the Netflix.
6. After the connection is established, select the video that you want to stream on your TV.
The video will start playing. You can control the video with your iPhone/iPad.
How to Watch Netflix on Apple TV
As Airplay doesn’t work on Netflix, the only option available is to install the official app on your Apple TV.
1. Open the App Store on your Apple TV.
2. Go to the search bar and enter the term Netflix.
3. Select the app from the search results.
4. The App info page will open. Click on the Download button.
5. Netflix will download on your Apple TV.
After downloading, you have to activate your account on your TV.
1. Launch the Netflix app on your TV.
2. You will see a code. Make a note of it.
3. On any browser, visit https://www.netflix.com/tv8. Enter the code you see on the TV.
4. Sign in with your Netflix username and password.
After a successful login, your TV screen will refresh and load the content.
Can I Screen Mirror Netflix from iPhone/iPad to Apple TV?
AirPlay also supports screen mirroring your iPad/iPhone to your other devices. Let us try screen mirroring Netflix to your Apple TV.
1. Ensure your iPhone or iPad and your Apple TV are connected to the same WiFi network.
2. Click on the control center button on your iPhone. On your iPad, scroll down from the left.
3. Tap on the screen mirroring option.
4. The Apple TV device name will appear. Tap on the device name.
5. Your entire iPhone/iPad screen will appear on the TV.
6. Open the Netflix app on your iPhone/iPad.
7. Play a video.
We are getting an error “Please use the Netflix app on your TV.” Netflix does not allow the screen mirroring option for your iPhone or iPad to be used on your Apple TV. The only option for Apple TV users is to install the app directly on Apple TV and start streaming the content.
Can I Airplay/Screen Mirror Netflix from Mac to Apple TV?
Let us try to screen mirror Netflix using a Macbook.
1. Connect your Mac and Apple TV to the same WiFi network.
2. Launch any browser on your Macbook and visit netflix.com.
3. Click on the Control Center icon located in the top right corner.
4. Select the screen mirroring option.
5. Your Macbook will display the Apple TV device name. Choose the Apple TV.
6. The Macbook screen will appear on your TV.
7. Now, play a video on Netflix.
You will see only a blank screen. You will be able to hear the audio, but Netflix restricts video access. Once you disconnect the screen mirroring, the video will start playing on your Macbook.
To conclude, Netflix is not supporting AirPlay. You will not be able to screen mirror the content as well. The only way to stream Netflix on Apple TV is by installing the official app. If you are using Chromecast-supported TVs, you can use the cast option available on Netflix.
Frequently Asked Questions
Netflix no longer supports AirPlay. They have officially removed the feature from their app design. Hence, we will not be able to AirPlay its content to your Apple TV.
Yes, Netflix discontinued this service and no longer supports it. You can install the official app from the App Store and start streaming on your Apple TV. If you are using Chromecast-supported TVs, then you can cast the content from your iPhone and iPad to those TVs.