Airplay Netflix? How to Cast it to TV (iPhone/Mac/Any)

Let’s clarify. Netflix discontinued AirPlay support from its app a couple of years ago. The result is, the display, whether an Apple TV or any other AirPlay-compatible receiver using AirPlay for communication between the devices, will be rejected by the Netflix app as it detects stream requests via AirPlay. In common, you might get a black screen while the audio continues to play or see a "No devices found" message.

So, can you still cast Netflix with AirPlay? The answer is No and Yes.

• No - if you cast it from iPhone to Apple TV.
• Yes - if you AirPlay Netflix from Mac. There is still a way out.

Time to get hands-on. How to cast Nexflix to TV? Check the how-to steps below.

2 Ways to Cast Netflix from Phone to TV (any-device method)

These two methods are recommended by Neflix officially for Android and iPhone users.

Method 1: Use Chromecast

Requirements:

- TVs with Chromecast built-in, for example, Sony, Vizio, Philips Sharp, Skyworth, and more.
- As for sender devices, Android phone/tablet running Android 5.0+; iPhone/iPad for iOS 7.0+ or 15.0+ (specific requirements may vary by TV brand).

Steps:

1) Open the Netflix app on your mobile device and log in.

2) Tap the Cast icon.

3) Pick your TV from the list of available devices.

4) Choose a video, hit Play.

Method 2:Use the same Netflix account on phone and TV.

This method is available for any mobile phone and TV, even casting from iPhone/iPad to Apple TV. Netflix will sync data between your mobile device and TV, and you can watch the content on two screens.

Note: An Netflix ad-free plan is needed.

Steps:

1) Use the same WiFi on both your Android/iPhone and TV.

2) Install and launch Netflix on the two devices.

You can install the Netflix app via Google Play or Apple App Store.

3) Log into Netflix on your phone.

4) Select Sign In on your TV. A QR code will show up.

5) Use your phone to scan the QR code. You will jump to the Netflix app. Then, tap Sign In to TV on the pop-up window.

6) You will be logged in to the TV soon.

7) On your phone, tap the Cast button and select the TV name.

8) Tap Play to stream Netflix from phone to TV.

How to AirPlay Netflix from iPhone/iPad to Apple TV?

Is it possible to cast Netflix from iPhone/iPad to Apple TV using AirPlay? Well, there might be one, although it's a bit complicated.

To AirPlay Netflix, you can follow the steps below.

Method 1

1) Connect your iPhone/iPad to Mac via a lightning cable. It's better to buy a certified one.

2) Tap Trust This Computer on your iPhone/iPad.

3) Open QuickTime Player on Mac.

4) Go to File > New Movie Recording.

5) When the window pops up, switch the options of Camera and Microphone to iPhone. Just click the record button to open the menu.

6) As your iPhone/iPad begins screen mirroring on the Mac, open the Netflix app.

(Netflix does not restrict wired connections between devices.)

7) Ensure that your Mac and Apple TV are using the same WiFi.

8) Open the Control Center from the menu bar. Next, click the Screen Mirroring button (i.e. the AirPlay feature).

9) Select the Apple TV name from the list.

Method 2

1) Open netflix.com on iPhone/iPad Safari.

2) Use AirPlay to cast your iPhone/iPad’s screen to the Apple TV.

Open the Control Center > tap Screen Mirroring > select the Apple TV name.

(Note: remember to use the same WiFi on both devices.)

3) Now you can start playing Netflix videos on iPhone/iPad and see them on the TV.

How to Airplay Netflix from Mac to TV?

If you want to AirPlay Netflix from Mac to TV, using a browser to watch Netflix can be a solution.

Steps:

1) Open Safari or Chrome on your Macbook and then open netflix.com.

2) Go to Control Center > Screen Mirroring.

3) Select the TV name.

4) As your Mac starts casting to the TV, play the video on the browser.