Is it Possible to AirPlay Netflix Using iPhone, iPad, & Mac?

Netflix app for iPhone and iPad does not offer AirPlay support. To cast the app, you have to use the Screen Mirroring feature on your iPhone or Mac. To screen mirror the app, you need to connect your iPhone (or iPad or Mac) and Apple TV (or any other Smart TV) to the same WiFi connection.

In the past, Netflix offered both the Chromecast and AirPlay support. In April 2019, Netflix removed the AirPlay support, citing the availability of AirPlay 2 on most Smart TVs. In addition to that, Netflix also discontinued the Chromecast support on its Base Plan from November 2022.

In this guide, you will learn how to mirror Netflix videos on a big screen using iPhone and Mac.

How to AirPlay Netflix from iPhone to Apple TV/Smart TV

Before starting, ensure you have a valid subscription to stream Netflix. If you are new to Netflix, visit the Netflix website (netflix.com/signup) to create a new account.

1. Connect your iPhone and Apple TV to the same WIFI.

2. Install the Netflix app on your iPhone from the Apple App Store.

3. Launch the app and log in to your account. Choose the content you want to AirPlay to Apple TV or AirPlay-compatible TVs.

4. Go to the Control Centre and select the Screen Mirroring icon.

5. Choose your Apple TV, and Netflix will now stream on Apple TV.

6. To stop the mirroring, click the Screen Mirroring icon and deselect the Apple TV device.

How to AirPlay Netflix from Mac to Apple TV / Smart TV

If you are a Mac user, follow the below steps to screen mirror Netflix to your TV.

1. Connect your Mac and your TV to the same WiFi network.

2. On your Mac, go to the Netflix website and click the Sign In button on the top.

3. Sign in to your Netflix account and select the content you want to stream.

4. Click on the Screen Mirroring icon on the Control Center of your Mac.

5. From the list of available devices, select your Apple TV or Smart TV.

6. Now, you can stream Netflix content on your Apple TV or Smart TV.

7. To stop the mirroring, tap the Screen Mirroring icon and disconnect the Smart TV.

How to AirPlay Netflix to Android TV

Ensure to enable AirPlay on your Android TV before trying to AirPlay or Screen Mirror Netflix from your Apple device.

1. Connect your Android TV and Apple device (iPhone or iPad) to the same WiFi network.

2. Open the Netflix app and sign in to your Netflix account.

3. Select the desired content on the app.

4. Go to the Control Centre and tap on the Screen Mirroring icon.

5. From the available devices, choose your TV.

6. Now, you can watch Netflix content on your Android TV.

How to AirPlay Netflix from iPhone to Mac

First, you must make a few changes in the Mac settings to allow screen casting from your iPhone.

1. Turn on your Mac and click on the Apple menu.

2. Further, select System Preferences and scroll down to the Sharing option.

3. Click on AirPlay Receiver and click on the Allow AirPlay for option.

• Select Current User to allow the existing Apple ID user as Mac.
• Select Anyone on the same network or Everyone to enable other users.
• If you want to set a password for AirPlay, select the Require Password option and enter the password in the field.

4. Connect your iPhone and Mac to the same WiFi network.

5. Open the Netflix app on your iPhone.

6. Log in with the associated credentials.

9. Go to the Control Center and tap the Screen Mirroring icon.

10. Select the name of your Mac from the list of available devices.

11. Enter the passcode that appears on your Mac if prompted.

12. Now, the iPhone screen will get mirrored to the Mac. Open the Netflix app and click on a movie or TV show to play.

13. The content will start to play on both devices.

Alternate Way

If the built-in Screen Mirroring feature is not convenient for you, you can use the QuickTime app to screen mirror your Mac to your Android TV. Quick Time is one of the popular video players for Mac with advanced video controls.

1. Connect your iPhone and Mac using a lightning USB cable.

2. Download and install QuickTime on your Mac from the Apple Support page.

3. Open the QuickTime Player app.

4. From the top left corner, click on File and choose New Movie Recording.

5. Tap the down arrow situated next to the red button. Select your iPhone device from the list.

6. It will mirror the entire screen of the iPhone to your Mac.

7. Now open the Netflix app on your iPhone and watch your favorite content on your Mac using QuickTime Player.

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