Quick Guide
- Netflix is Chromecast-compatible. You can easily cast the app from your Android smartphone [Google Play Store] and iPhone/iPad [App Store].
- Alternatively, you can cast the Netflix app to your Chromecast device from a PC using their official website.
Netflix is a paid subscription service that offers movies, TV series, documentaries, anime TV shows, and more. The Netflix app is a Chromecast-compatible app. With this, you can cast Netflix videos on your Chromecast-connected TV from your smartphone or PC. To access its content, purchase its subscription plan, which starts at $6.99/month. You can visit the official website to explore more plans.
This article will teach you how to cast Netflix videos on your Chromecast-connected TV.
How to Chromecast Netflix App from Smartphone [Android & iPhone]
Before proceeding further, set up your Chromecast device to TV. And connect your smartphone and Chromecast-connected TV to the same Wi-Fi network.
1. Install the Netflix app on your smartphone from the Google Play Store or App Store.
2. Launch the Netflix app and sign in to your account.
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3. Select the video you intend to cast on your Chromecast-connected TV.
4. Click the Cast icon exhibited in the top right corner.
5. Select your Chromecast device name from the available devices.
6. Now, the video playing on the Netflix app will appear on your Chromecast-connected TV.
7. To stop the casting, click the Cast icon again.
How to Chromecast Netflix from a PC [Windows & Mac]
You can use the Netflix website to cast the app from a PC to a Chromecast-connected TV. To do so, you can use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge browser to cast the contents. Before proceeding further, connect your Windows/Mac PC and TV to the same Wi-Fi network. Also, update the Chrome and Edge browsers to their latest versions.
Using Google Chrome Browser
1. Launch the Chrome browser on your PC.
2. Visit Netflix’s official website [https://www.netflix.com/].
3. Click the Sign in button and type your login credentials.
4. Play any video on the Netflix website.
5. Click the three-dotted icon at the top.
6. From the expandable menu, click the Save and Share option and choose the Cast button.
7. Select your Chromecast device to cast the Netflix website.
8. Click Sources and choose the option Cast tab.
9. Enjoy streaming Netflix on your Chromecast-connected TV.
Using Microsoft Edge Browser
1. Launch the Microsoft Edge browser on your PC.
2. Visit Netflix’s official website [https://www.netflix.com/]. and log in to your account.
3. After signing in, hit the three-dotted horizontal icon on the Edge browser.
4. Tap More tools from the menu and select Cast Media to Device.
5. Choose your Chromecast device and hit the option Cast tab displayed below the Sources drop-down.
6. Now, the Netflix website will be cast on your TV.
How to Fix Netflix Not Working on Chromecast
Sometimes, you may face problems like a black screen, no sound, or no cast icon while casting Netflix videos on your Chromecast-connected TV. These problems may occur due to poor internet connection, outdated Netflix app, technical glitches, etc. You can follow some simple troubleshooting methods to fix the issues. They are,
- Check whether you have connected the Chromecast and the casting device (smartphone/PC) to the same WiFi.
- Check for the internet speed and connect your casting device to a high-speed internet connection.
- Update the Netflix app on your device.
- Update your Chromecast device to the latest version. If this doesn’t solve the issue, reset your Chromecast device.
- Renew the subscription plan if it is expired.
- If you have tried all the above steps and the problem continues, the issue is with your Chromecast device. Change the Chromecast device and try casting again.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Currently, Netflix does not offer any free trial.
Yes, you can install Netflix on Google TV from the Play Store.
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