Your membership plan determines the number of screens you can watch at the same time, but it does not restrict the number of devices you can associate with your account. If you want to watch on a new or different device, sign in to Netflix on that device.
If you see this error message, it means we weren't able to associate your TV with your Netflix Household. If you signed in to Netflix from a device that is not part of your Netflix Household, you may need to verify your device to watch Netflix.
A Netflix account is for use by one household. Everyone living in that household can use Netflix wherever they are — at home, on the go, on holiday — and take advantage of new features like Transfer Profile and Manage Access and Devices. We recognize that our members have many entertainment choices.
Do you want to add a device to your Netflix account? You can easily activate a device by simply logging in. If you use a streaming device or Smart TV, you'll need to open the Netflix app and click "Sign in". This will generate a code that you can use to activate your device via computer or mobile device.
With a Standard subscription, you can watch Netflix on two screens at the same time. Those with a Premium plan are able to watch Netflix on four screens at once.
If you have trouble using 2nd Screen, try these steps:
Make sure your phone or tablet is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your TV. 2nd screen does not work using cellular or mobile data. Make sure your Wi-Fi router or modem is set up to allow multicast.
The streaming company is limiting password sharing to people living in the same household. Account holders can add more people outside of the household for an extra $7.99 a month, or they can use the "transfer profile" feature to prompt extra users to make their own accounts that they pay for, Netflix said Tuesday.
Netflix says an account can only be used by members of one physical household, sharing one internet connection. Additional members logging from elsewhere can be added for $7.99 a month. The restrictions appear to only apply to televisions and not mobile devices for now.
For those who hold the purse strings on their accounts, upgrading to the Netflix 2 screens plan is easy: simply go to your Account page and change or upgrade your plan under the “Plan Details” section. If you're using someone else's account, snagging an upgrade may require some convincing on your part.
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Watching Netflix on a Smart TV
The remote may even have a dedicated Netflix button to open the app. If the app isn't already installed, just open your TV's app store and search for Netflix. The process of installing the app will vary based on your television, but the app will always be free to download.
Pay for Premium and there can be four devices of any kind watching Netflix at the exact same time. However, those users and devices cannot be permanently in another household.
You can share Netflix TV shows and movies from most mobile devices, including Android phones and tablets and iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. On your device, go to the details page of the TV show or movie you want to share. Tap Share. Choose the app you want to use and complete the share through that app.
What are the new rules? Netflix will only let people share an account if they live in the same household — or pay an extra fee. It'll ask people using someone else's account to get a new account of their own or stay on as a paid "extra member".
How Does Netflix Know You Are Sharing Passwords? Netflix will suspect you're sharing passwords if you try to stream it using an account synced to another Wi-Fi.
Turn off or unplug your smart TV. Unplug your modem (and your wireless router, if it's a separate device) from power for 30 seconds. Plug in your modem and wait until no new indicator lights are blinking on. If your router is separate from your modem, plug it in and wait until no new indicator lights are blinking on.
It defines a household as the group of devices that connect to the internet and watch Netflix at the same primary place. If you don't manually adjust your household settings through your account, the company now will automatically determine your household using your IP address, device IDs and account activity.
You have downloads on too many devices. This error on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch means you've reached the maximum number of download devices your Netflix plan allows.
Solo accounts are identical to Shared Accounts in every way other than the number of users in the account. In a Solo Account there is only one user. This 1-to-1 mapping of account and user means that information and settings that might otherwise have applied to multiple accounts instead only apply to one.
On Netflix-ready TVs, the Netflix app is on the main menu or home screen. If your TV has an app store, search for Netflix to see if the app is available. Note: Sometimes a device update is needed to find and install the Netflix app.
Netflix does not offer free trials, but you have the freedom to change your plan or cancel online at any time if you decide Netflix isn't for you. There are no contracts, no cancellation fees, and no commitments. You can sign up and take advantage of all Netflix has to offer.