Netflix Error NW-2-5

If you experience the error code NW-2-5 while attempting to stream Netflix, it is typically caused by an Internet connectivity problem preventing your device from reaching the Netflix service. Follow the troubleshooting steps for your device below to resolve the issue.

Blu-ray Player

Ensure your network supports streaming

If you are on a work, school, hotel, or hospital public Wi-Fi network:

  • Check with your network administrator to make sure streaming services such as Netflix are supported and not intentionally blocked.
  • Note that many public networks have limited bandwidth.

If you're using a cellular data network or satellite internet:

  • If possible, try a different network. Cellular data and satellite internet connections often have slower connection speeds than cable internet or DSL.

Make sure you're connected to the internet

Before attempting the following steps, please make sure your device is connected to the internet. Most devices have a network connection test in their settings menu, but you can also attempt to launch another internet-connected service or app to see if you're online.

If your connection test fails or you are unable to open another service or app, please reach out to your device manufacturer for further assistance. If your connection test is successful and you're able to open other services or apps, continue troubleshooting below.

Restart your device
  1. Unplug your device from power for at least 1 minute.
  2. While the device is unplugged, press the power button on the device to discharge it.
  3. Plug your device back in.
  4. Turn your device on with the power button.
  5. Try Netflix again.

Powercycle your home network
  1. Turn off your device.
  2. Unplug both your modem and router and wait 30 seconds.
  3. Plug in your modem and wait until no new indicator lights are blinking on.
  4. Plug in your router and wait until no new indicator lights are blinking on.
  5. Turn on your device and try Netflix again.

Connect your device directly to your modem

If you're connecting through a wireless router that's connected to your modem and still can't connect after restarting your network, try bypassing the router. This will help identify what's causing the problem by eliminating the router or wireless connectivity problems as a possible cause.

  1. Turn off your device.
  2. Plug your device directly into your modem using an Ethernet cable.
  3. Unplug your modem from power for at least 30 seconds, then plug it back in and wait until no new indicator lights are blinking on.
  4. Turn on your device and attempt to stream again.

If this step gets you streaming again:

  • If you've bypassed your router and successfully connected to Netflix directly through your modem, it's likely that the router itself is the source of the problem.
  • Bypassing the router will allow you to stream for now, but if this configuration isn't a perfect solution, you may want to contact whoever set up your home network for help resetting or re-configuring your router settings.

If you're still not able to stream:

  • If you're connected directly to your modem and still can't stream Netflix, you may want to check with your equipment provider to make sure your modem and Internet service are functioning as intended.​

If you were unable to complete this step:

  • We strongly recommend attempting to connect your device directly to your modem if you can--it will allow you to absolutely rule out your wireless router as the cause of any network connection issues. However, if there's no way for you to directly connect your device to your modem, continue troubleshooting below.

Improve your Wi-Fi signal

If you're connecting over Wi-Fi and the above steps didn't help, follow these suggestions to improve your wireless connectivity:

  • Move your router to a new location to improve signal strength. You'll usually see better reception throughout your home if the router is in a central location.
  • Move wireless devices such as cordless phones or microwave ovens away from your router. Wireless interference from these devices can cause big problems when trying to connect over Wi-Fi.
  • Elevate your router off the floor. A router on top of a bookshelf or desk will give you better reception than a router placed behind or under furniture.

What should I do next?

If you are still having trouble connecting to Netflix, you'll want to contact the person that set up your home network. They should be able to help resolve network connectivity issues by determining if your router is properly set up to communicate with the other devices on your home network.

PlayStation 3

Ensure your network supports streaming

If you are on a work, school, hotel, or hospital public Wi-Fi network:

  • Check with your network administrator to make sure streaming services such as Netflix are supported and not intentionally blocked.
  • Note that many public networks have limited bandwidth.

If you're using a cellular data network or satellite internet:

  • If possible, try a different network. Cellular data and satellite internet connections often have slower connection speeds than cable internet or DSL.

Make sure you're connected to the internet

Before attempting the following steps, please make sure your device is connected to the internet. Most devices have a network connection test in their settings menu, but you can also attempt to launch another internet-connected service or app to see if you're online.

If your connection test fails or you are unable to open another service or app, please reach out to your device manufacturer for further assistance. If your connection test is successful and you're able to open other services or apps, continue troubleshooting below.

Restart your PlayStation
  1. Unplug your PlayStation 3 from power for at least 1 minute.
  2. While your PlayStation 3 is unplugged, press the power button on the device to discharge it.
  3. Plug your PlayStation 3 back in.
  4. Turn your PlayStation 3 on with the power button.
  5. Try Netflix again.

Verify your DNS settings

Please note: For Japanese PlayStations, use O instead of X to confirm the selection whenever X is referenced in the troubleshooting steps below.

  1. From the PS3 main menu, navigate to Settings.
  2. Select Network Settings.
  3. Select Internet Connection Settings.
  4. Press OK on the confirmation screen.
  5. Select Custom.
  6. Choose either Wired Connection or Wireless, depending on your connection method.
    • If Wireless, use the following steps before proceeding.
      • Under the WLAN section, select Enter Manually.
      • Press the right directional button three times to get to IP Address Setting (your previously saved SSID, Security Setting, and Password will be automatically input for you).
    • If Wired connection, select Auto-Detect for Operation mode.
  7. Select Automatic for IP Address Setting.
  8. Select Do Not Set for DHCP host name.
  9. Select Automatic for DNS Setting.
  10. Select Automatic for MTU.
  11. Select Do Not Use for Proxy Server.
  12. Select Enable for UPnP.
  13. Press the X button to save your settings.
  14. Select Test Connection.
    • If your connection test is successful, try Netflix again.
    • If your connection test fails, continue troubleshooting below.

Restart your home network

For this step, make sure to leave your video game console and all of your home network equipment unplugged as a group for 30 seconds before plugging each device back in one by one.

  1. Turn off or unplug your video game console.

  2. Unplug your modem (and your wireless router, if it's a separate device) from power for 30 seconds.

  3. 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.

  4. Turn your game console back on and try Netflix again.

Connect your game console directly to your modem

If you're connecting through a wireless router that's connected to your modem and still can't connect after restarting your network, try bypassing the router. This will help identify what's causing the problem by eliminating the router or wireless connectivity problems as a possible cause.

  1. Turn off your game console.

  2. Plug your game console directly into your modem using an Ethernet cable.

  3. Unplug your modem from power for at least 30 seconds, then plug it back in and wait until no new indicator lights are blinking on.

  4. Turn on your game console and try Netflix again.

If this step gets you streaming again:

  • If you've bypassed your router and successfully connected to Netflix directly through your modem, it's likely that the router itself is the source of the problem.
  • Bypassing the router will allow you to stream for now, but if this configuration isn't a perfect solution, you may want to contact whoever set up your home network for help resetting or reconfiguring your router settings.

If you're still not able to stream:

  • If you're connected directly to your modem and still can't stream Netflix, you may want to check with your equipment provider to make sure your modem and internet service are functioning as intended.​

If you were unable to complete this step:

  • We strongly recommend attempting to connect your game console directly to your modem if you can — it will allow you to absolutely rule out your wireless router as the cause of any network connection issues. However, if there's no way for you to directly connect your device to your modem, continue troubleshooting below.

Improve your Wi-Fi signal

If you're connecting over Wi-Fi and the above steps didn't help, follow these suggestions to improve your wireless connectivity:

  • Move your router to a new location to improve signal strength. You'll usually see better reception throughout your home if the router is in a central location.
  • Move wireless devices such as cordless phones or microwave ovens away from your router. Wireless interference from these devices can cause big problems when trying to connect over Wi-Fi.
  • Elevate your router off the floor. A router on top of a bookshelf or desk will give you better reception than a router placed behind or under furniture.

What should I do next?

If you are still having trouble connecting to Netflix, you'll want to contact the person that set up your home network. They should be able to help resolve network connectivity issues by determining if your router is properly set up to communicate with the other devices on your home network.

PlayStation 4

Ensure your network supports streaming

If you are on a work, school, hotel, or hospital public Wi-Fi network:

  • Check with your network administrator to make sure streaming services such as Netflix are supported and not intentionally blocked.
  • Note that many public networks have limited bandwidth.

If you're using a cellular data network or satellite internet:

  • If possible, try a different network. Cellular data and satellite internet connections often have slower connection speeds than cable internet or DSL.

Make sure you're connected to the internet

Before attempting the following steps, please make sure your device is connected to the internet. Most devices have a network connection test in their settings menu, but you can also attempt to launch another internet-connected service or app to see if you're online.

If your connection test fails or you are unable to open another service or app, please reach out to your device manufacturer for further assistance. If your connection test is successful and you're able to open other services or apps, continue troubleshooting below.

Restart your PlayStation
  1. Unplug your PlayStation 4 from power for at least 1 minute.
  2. Plug your PlayStation 4 back in.
  3. Turn your PlayStation 4 on with the power button.
  4. Try Netflix again.

Verify Proper DNS Settings
  1. From the PS4 main menu, navigate to Settings.
  2. Select Network.
  3. Select Set Up Internet Connection.
  4. Choose either Use Wi-Fi or Use a LAN Cable depending on your connection method.
    • If Wireless, use the following steps before proceeding:
      • Under Use Wi-Fi, select Custom.
      • Select your Wi-Fi network name.
    • If Wired connection, select Custom for Operation mode.
  5. Select Automatic for IP Address Settings.
  6. Select Do Not Specify for DHCP Host Name.
  7. Select Automatic for DNS Settings.
  8. Select Automatic for MTU Settings.
  9. Select Do Not Use for Proxy Server.
  10. Select Test Connection.
    • If your connection test is successful, try Netflix again.
    • If your connection test fails, continue troubleshooting below.

Restart your home network

For this step, make sure to leave your video game console and all of your home network equipment unplugged as a group for 30 seconds before plugging each device back in one by one.

  1. Turn off or unplug your video game console.

  2. Unplug your modem (and your wireless router, if it's a separate device) from power for 30 seconds.

  3. 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.

  4. Turn your game console back on and try Netflix again.

Connect your game console directly to your modem

If you're connecting through a wireless router that's connected to your modem and still can't connect after restarting your network, try bypassing the router. This will help identify what's causing the problem by eliminating the router or wireless connectivity problems as a possible cause.

  1. Turn off your game console.

  2. Plug your game console directly into your modem using an Ethernet cable.

  3. Unplug your modem from power for at least 30 seconds, then plug it back in and wait until no new indicator lights are blinking on.

  4. Turn on your game console and try Netflix again.

If this step gets you streaming again:

  • If you've bypassed your router and successfully connected to Netflix directly through your modem, it's likely that the router itself is the source of the problem.
  • Bypassing the router will allow you to stream for now, but if this configuration isn't a perfect solution, you may want to contact whoever set up your home network for help resetting or reconfiguring your router settings.

If you're still not able to stream:

  • If you're connected directly to your modem and still can't stream Netflix, you may want to check with your equipment provider to make sure your modem and internet service are functioning as intended.​

If you were unable to complete this step:

  • We strongly recommend attempting to connect your game console directly to your modem if you can — it will allow you to absolutely rule out your wireless router as the cause of any network connection issues. However, if there's no way for you to directly connect your device to your modem, continue troubleshooting below.

Improve your Wi-Fi signal

If you're connecting over Wi-Fi and the above steps didn't help, follow these suggestions to improve your wireless connectivity:

  • Move your router to a new location to improve signal strength. You'll usually see better reception throughout your home if the router is in a central location.
  • Move wireless devices such as cordless phones or microwave ovens away from your router. Wireless interference from these devices can cause big problems when trying to connect over Wi-Fi.
  • Elevate your router off the floor. A router on top of a bookshelf or desk will give you better reception than a router placed behind or under furniture.

What should I do next?

If you are still having trouble connecting to Netflix, you'll want to contact the person that set up your home network. They should be able to help resolve network connectivity issues by determining if your router is properly set up to communicate with the other devices on your home network.

Roku

Ensure your network supports streaming

If you are on a work, school, hotel, or hospital public Wi-Fi network:

  • Check with your network administrator to make sure streaming services such as Netflix are supported and not intentionally blocked.
  • Note that many public networks have limited bandwidth.

If you're using a cellular data network or satellite internet:

  • If possible, try a different network. Cellular data and satellite internet connections often have slower connection speeds than cable internet or DSL.

Make sure you're connected to the internet

Before attempting the following steps, please make sure your device is connected to the internet. Most devices have a network connection test in their settings menu, but you can also attempt to launch another internet-connected service or app to see if you're online.

If your connection test fails or you are unable to open another service or app, please reach out to your device manufacturer for further assistance. If your connection test is successful and you're able to open other services or apps, continue troubleshooting below.

Restart your Roku
  1. Unplug your Roku from power for at least 10 seconds.
  2. Plug your Roku back in.
  3. Turn your Roku on by pressing any button on the Roku remote.
  4. Wait 1 full minute.
  5. Try Netflix again.

Restart your home network
  1. Unplug your Roku from power.
  2. Unplug both your modem and router and wait 30 seconds.
  3. Plug in your modem and wait until no new indicator lights are blinking on.
  4. Plug in your router and wait until no new indicator lights are blinking on.
  5. Plug in your Roku and try Netflix again.

Connect your Roku directly to your modem

If you're connecting through a wireless router that's connected to your modem, and still can't connect after restarting your network, try bypassing the router and connecting directly to the modem with an Ethernet cable. This will help identify what's causing the problem by eliminating the router or wireless connectivity problems as a possible cause.

  1. Unplug your Roku from power.
  2. Plug your Roku directly into your modem using an Ethernet cable.
  3. Unplug your modem from power for at least 30 seconds, then plug it back in and wait until no new indicator lights are blinking on.
  4. Plug in your Roku and try Netflix again.

If this step gets you streaming again:

  • If you've bypassed your router and successfully connected to Netflix directly through your modem, it's likely that the router itself is the source of the problem.
  • Bypassing the router will allow you to stream for now, but if this configuration isn't a perfect solution, you may want to contact whoever set up your home network for help resetting or re-configuring your router settings.

If you're still not able to stream:

  • If you're connected directly to your modem and still can't stream Netflix, you may want to check with your equipment provider to make sure your modem and Internet service are functioning as intended.​

If you were unable to complete this step:

  • We strongly recommend attempting to connect your device directly to your modem if you can--it will allow you to absolutely rule out your wireless router as the cause of any network connection issues. However, if there's no way for you to directly connect your device to your modem, continue troubleshooting below.

Improve your Wi-Fi signal

If you're connecting over Wi-Fi and the above steps didn't help, follow these suggestions to improve your wireless connectivity:

  • Move your router to a new location to improve signal strength. You'll usually see better reception throughout your home if the router is in a central location.
  • Move wireless devices such as cordless phones or microwave ovens away from your router. Wireless interference from these devices can cause big problems when trying to connect over Wi-Fi.
  • Elevate your router off the floor. A router on top of a bookshelf or desk will give you better reception than a router placed behind or under furniture.

What should I do next?

If you are still having trouble connecting to Netflix, you'll want to contact the person that set up your home network. They should be able to help resolve network connectivity issues by determining if your router is properly set up to communicate with the other devices on your home network.

Set-top Box or Streaming Media Player

Ensure your network supports streaming

If you are on a work, school, hotel, or hospital public Wi-Fi network:

  • Check with your network administrator to make sure streaming services such as Netflix are supported and not intentionally blocked.
  • Note that many public networks have limited bandwidth.

If you're using a cellular data network or satellite internet:

  • If possible, try a different network. Cellular data and satellite internet connections often have slower connection speeds than cable internet or DSL.

Make sure you're connected to the internet

Before attempting the following steps, please make sure your device is connected to the internet. Most devices have a network connection test in their settings menu, but you can also attempt to launch another internet-connected service or app to see if you're online.

If your connection test fails or you are unable to open another service or app, please reach out to your device manufacturer for further assistance. If your connection test is successful and you're able to open other services or apps, continue troubleshooting below.

Restart your device
  1. Unplug your device from power for at least 1 minute.
  2. While the device is unplugged, press the power button on the device to discharge it.
  3. Plug your device back in.
  4. Turn your device on with the power button.
  5. Try Netflix again.

Powercycle your home network
  1. Turn off your device.
  2. Unplug both your modem and router and wait 30 seconds.
  3. Plug in your modem and wait until no new indicator lights are blinking on.
  4. Plug in your router and wait until no new indicator lights are blinking on.
  5. Turn on your device and try Netflix again.

Connect your device directly to your modem

If you're connecting through a wireless router that's connected to your modem and still can't connect after restarting your network, try bypassing the router. This will help identify what's causing the problem by eliminating the router or wireless connectivity problems as a possible cause.

  1. Turn off your device.
  2. Plug your device directly into your modem using an Ethernet cable.
  3. Unplug your modem from power for at least 30 seconds, then plug it back in and wait until no new indicator lights are blinking on.
  4. Turn on your device and attempt to stream again.

If this step gets you streaming again:

  • If you've bypassed your router and successfully connected to Netflix directly through your modem, it's likely that the router itself is the source of the problem.
  • Bypassing the router will allow you to stream for now, but if this configuration isn't a perfect solution, you may want to contact whoever set up your home network for help resetting or re-configuring your router settings.

If you're still not able to stream:

  • If you're connected directly to your modem and still can't stream Netflix, you may want to check with your equipment provider to make sure your modem and Internet service are functioning as intended.​

If you were unable to complete this step:

  • We strongly recommend attempting to connect your device directly to your modem if you can--it will allow you to absolutely rule out your wireless router as the cause of any network connection issues. However, if there's no way for you to directly connect your device to your modem, continue troubleshooting below.

Improve your Wi-Fi signal

If you're connecting over Wi-Fi and the above steps didn't help, follow these suggestions to improve your wireless connectivity:

  • Move your router to a new location to improve signal strength. You'll usually see better reception throughout your home if the router is in a central location.
  • Move wireless devices such as cordless phones or microwave ovens away from your router. Wireless interference from these devices can cause big problems when trying to connect over Wi-Fi.
  • Elevate your router off the floor. A router on top of a bookshelf or desk will give you better reception than a router placed behind or under furniture.

What should I do next?

If you are still having trouble connecting to Netflix, you'll want to contact the person that set up your home network. They should be able to help resolve network connectivity issues by determining if your router is properly set up to communicate with the other devices on your home network.

Smart TV

Ensure your network supports streaming

If you are on a work, school, hotel, or hospital public Wi-Fi network:

  • Check with your network administrator to make sure streaming services such as Netflix are supported and not intentionally blocked.
  • Note that many public networks have limited bandwidth.

If you're using a cellular data network or satellite internet:

  • If possible, try a different network. Cellular data and satellite internet connections often have slower connection speeds than cable internet or DSL.

Make sure you're connected to the internet

Before attempting the following steps, please make sure your device is connected to the internet. Most devices have a network connection test in their settings menu, but you can also attempt to launch another internet-connected service or app to see if you're online.

If your connection test fails or you are unable to open another service or app, please reach out to your device manufacturer for further assistance. If your connection test is successful and you're able to open other services or apps, continue troubleshooting below.

Restart your smart TV
  1. Hold down the power button on your TV remote for 10 seconds to restart your TV.
    • If your TV restarted, try Netflix again.
    • If your TV did not restart, power your TV back on and continue troubleshooting below.
  2. Unplug your TV from power for at least 1 minute.
  3. While your TV is unplugged, press and hold the power button on the TV for 5 seconds to discharge it.
    • If you cannot access the power button or your TV does not have one, leave your TV unplugged for at least 3 minutes.
  4. Plug your TV back in.
  5. Turn your TV on.
  6. Try Netflix again.

Restart your home network

For this step, make sure to leave your smart TV and all of your home network equipment unplugged as a group for 30 seconds before plugging each device back in one by one.

  1. Turn off or unplug your smart TV.

  2. Unplug your modem (and your wireless router, if it's a separate device) from power for 30 seconds.

  3. 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.

  4. Turn your smart TV back on and try Netflix again.

Connect your smart TV directly to your modem

If you're connecting through a wireless router that's connected to your modem and still can't connect after restarting your network, try bypassing the router. This will help identify what's causing the problem by eliminating the router or wireless connectivity problems as a possible cause.

  1. Turn off or unplug your smart TV.

  2. Plug your smart TV directly into your modem using an Ethernet cable.

  3. Unplug your modem from power for at least 30 seconds, then plug it back in and wait until no new indicator lights are blinking on.

  4. Turn on your smart TV and try Netflix again.

If this step gets you streaming again:

  • If you've bypassed your router and successfully connected to Netflix directly through your modem, it's likely that the router itself is the source of the problem.
  • Bypassing the router will allow you to stream for now, but if this configuration isn't a perfect solution, you may want to contact whoever set up your home network for help resetting or re-configuring your router settings.

If you're still not able to stream:

  • If you're connected directly to your modem and still can't stream Netflix, you may want to check with your equipment provider to make sure your modem and Internet service are functioning as intended.​

If you were unable to complete this step:

  • We strongly recommend attempting to connect your smart TV directly to your modem if you can -- it will allow you to absolutely rule out your wireless router as the cause of any network connection issues. However, if there's no way for you to directly connect your device to your modem, continue troubleshooting below.

Improve your Wi-Fi signal

If you're connecting over Wi-Fi and the above steps didn't help, follow these suggestions to improve your wireless connectivity:

  • Move your router to a new location to improve signal strength. You'll usually see better reception throughout your home if the router is in a central location.
  • Move wireless devices such as cordless phones or microwave ovens away from your router. Wireless interference from these devices can cause big problems when trying to connect over Wi-Fi.
  • Elevate your router off the floor. A router on top of a bookshelf or desk will give you better reception than a router placed behind or under furniture.

What should I do next?

If you are still having trouble connecting to Netflix, you'll want to contact the person that set up your home network. They should be able to help resolve network connectivity issues by determining if your router is properly set up to communicate with the other devices on your home network.

Wii U

Ensure your network supports streaming

If you are on a work, school, hotel, or hospital public Wi-Fi network:

  • Check with your network administrator to make sure streaming services such as Netflix are supported and not intentionally blocked.
  • Note that many public networks have limited bandwidth.

If you're using a cellular data network or satellite internet:

  • If possible, try a different network. Cellular data and satellite internet connections often have slower connection speeds than cable internet or DSL.

Make sure you're connected to the internet

Before attempting the following steps, please make sure your device is connected to the internet. Most devices have a network connection test in their settings menu, but you can also attempt to launch another internet-connected service or app to see if you're online.

If your connection test fails or you are unable to open another service or app, please reach out to your device manufacturer for further assistance. If your connection test is successful and you're able to open other services or apps, continue troubleshooting below.

Restart your Wii
  1. Turn off your Wii.
  2. Unplug the power cord from the back of the console for at least 1 minute.
  3. Plug your Wii back in.
  4. Turn your Wii on with the power button and try Netflix again.

Restart your home network

For this step, make sure to leave your video game console and all of your home network equipment unplugged as a group for 30 seconds before plugging each device back in one by one.

  1. Turn off or unplug your video game console.

  2. Unplug your modem (and your wireless router, if it's a separate device) from power for 30 seconds.

  3. 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.

  4. Turn your game console back on and try Netflix again.

Improve your Wi-Fi signal

If you're connecting over Wi-Fi and the above steps didn't help, follow these suggestions to improve your wireless connectivity:

  • Move your router to a new location to improve signal strength. You'll usually see better reception throughout your home if the router is in a central location.
  • Move wireless devices such as cordless phones or microwave ovens away from your router. Wireless interference from these devices can cause big problems when trying to connect over Wi-Fi.
  • Elevate your router off the floor. A router on top of a bookshelf or desk will give you better reception than a router placed behind or under furniture.

What should I do next?

If you are still having trouble connecting to Netflix, you'll want to contact the person that set up your home network. They should be able to help resolve network connectivity issues by determining if your router is properly set up to communicate with the other devices on your home network.

Xbox 360

Ensure your network supports streaming

If you are on a work, school, hotel, or hospital public Wi-Fi network:

  • Check with your network administrator to make sure streaming services such as Netflix are supported and not intentionally blocked.
  • Note that many public networks have limited bandwidth.

If you're using a cellular data network or satellite internet:

  • If possible, try a different network. Cellular data and satellite internet connections often have slower connection speeds than cable internet or DSL.

Make sure you're connected to the internet

Before attempting the following steps, please make sure your device is connected to the internet. Most devices have a network connection test in their settings menu, but you can also attempt to launch another internet-connected service or app to see if you're online.

If your connection test fails or you are unable to open another service or app, please reach out to your device manufacturer for further assistance. If your connection test is successful and you're able to open other services or apps, continue troubleshooting below.

Test your internet connection
  1. From the Xbox 360 main menu, select Settings.
  2. Select System Settings.
  3. Select Network Settings.
  4. Select Wired Network or Wireless Network depending on your connection method.
  5. Select Test Xbox LIVE Connection.
  6. Select Continue.

Confirm your Xbox's DNS Settings
  1. Press the Guide button on your controller.
  2. Go to Settings and select System Settings.
  3. Select Network Settings.
  4. Choose your network and select Configure Network.
  5. Select DNS Settings and choose Automatic.
  6. Turn your Xbox off and back on.
  7. Try Netflix again.

If you need help adjusting this setting, visit Microsoft’s Xbox 360 support site for help.

Restart your home network

For this step, make sure to leave your video game console and all of your home network equipment unplugged as a group for 30 seconds before plugging each device back in one by one.

  1. Turn off or unplug your video game console.

  2. Unplug your modem (and your wireless router, if it's a separate device) from power for 30 seconds.

  3. 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.

  4. Turn your game console back on and try Netflix again.

Improve your Wi-Fi signal

If you're connecting over Wi-Fi and the above steps didn't help, follow these suggestions to improve your wireless connectivity:

  • Move your router to a new location to improve signal strength. You'll usually see better reception throughout your home if the router is in a central location.
  • Move wireless devices such as cordless phones or microwave ovens away from your router. Wireless interference from these devices can cause big problems when trying to connect over Wi-Fi.
  • Elevate your router off the floor. A router on top of a bookshelf or desk will give you better reception than a router placed behind or under furniture.

Connect your game console directly to your modem

If you're connecting through a wireless router that's connected to your modem and still can't connect after restarting your network, try bypassing the router. This will help identify what's causing the problem by eliminating the router or wireless connectivity problems as a possible cause.

  1. Turn off your game console.

  2. Plug your game console directly into your modem using an Ethernet cable.

  3. Unplug your modem from power for at least 30 seconds, then plug it back in and wait until no new indicator lights are blinking on.

  4. Turn on your game console and try Netflix again.

If this step gets you streaming again:

  • If you've bypassed your router and successfully connected to Netflix directly through your modem, it's likely that the router itself is the source of the problem.
  • Bypassing the router will allow you to stream for now, but if this configuration isn't a perfect solution, you may want to contact whoever set up your home network for help resetting or reconfiguring your router settings.

If you're still not able to stream:

  • If you're connected directly to your modem and still can't stream Netflix, you may want to check with your equipment provider to make sure your modem and internet service are functioning as intended.​

If you were unable to complete this step:

  • We strongly recommend attempting to connect your game console directly to your modem if you can — it will allow you to absolutely rule out your wireless router as the cause of any network connection issues. However, if there's no way for you to directly connect your device to your modem, continue troubleshooting below.

What should I do next?

If you are still having trouble connecting to Netflix, you'll want to contact the person that set up your home network. They should be able to help resolve network connectivity issues by determining if your router is properly set up to communicate with the other devices on your home network.

Xbox One

Ensure your network supports streaming

If you are on a work, school, hotel, or hospital public Wi-Fi network:

  • Check with your network administrator to make sure streaming services such as Netflix are supported and not intentionally blocked.
  • Note that many public networks have limited bandwidth.

If you're using a cellular data network or satellite internet:

  • If possible, try a different network. Cellular data and satellite internet connections often have slower connection speeds than cable internet or DSL.

Make sure you're connected to the internet

Before attempting the following steps, please make sure your device is connected to the internet. Most devices have a network connection test in their settings menu, but you can also attempt to launch another internet-connected service or app to see if you're online.

If your connection test fails or you are unable to open another service or app, please reach out to your device manufacturer for further assistance. If your connection test is successful and you're able to open other services or apps, continue troubleshooting below.

Test your internet connection
  1. Press the Menu button on your Xbox One controller and select Settings, or select Settings from the Home screen.
  2. Select All Settings.
    • If you do not see All Settings, continue to the next step.
  3. Select Network.
  4. Select Network settings.
  5. Select Test Network Connection.

The test will indicate if you have a healthy connection, or if you need to make changes to the network configuration settings on your Xbox One.

If you have a healthy connection but are still experiencing issues with Netflix, continue troubleshooting below.

Confirm your Xbox's DNS Settings
  1. Press the Menu button on your Xbox One controller and select Settings, or select Settings from the Home screen.
  2. Select All Settings.
    • If you do not see All Settings, continue to the next step.
  3. Select Network.
  4. Select Network settings.
  5. Select Advanced settings.
  6. Select DNS settings.
  7. Select Automatic.
  8. Press the B button to Save.
  9. Try Netflix again.

Restart your home network

For this step, make sure to leave your video game console and all of your home network equipment unplugged as a group for 30 seconds before plugging each device back in one by one.

  1. Turn off or unplug your video game console.

  2. Unplug your modem (and your wireless router, if it's a separate device) from power for 30 seconds.

  3. 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.

  4. Turn your game console back on and try Netflix again.

Improve your Wi-Fi signal

If you're connecting over Wi-Fi and the above steps didn't help, follow these suggestions to improve your wireless connectivity:

  • Move your router to a new location to improve signal strength. You'll usually see better reception throughout your home if the router is in a central location.
  • Move wireless devices such as cordless phones or microwave ovens away from your router. Wireless interference from these devices can cause big problems when trying to connect over Wi-Fi.
  • Elevate your router off the floor. A router on top of a bookshelf or desk will give you better reception than a router placed behind or under furniture.

Connect your game console directly to your modem

If you're connecting through a wireless router that's connected to your modem and still can't connect after restarting your network, try bypassing the router. This will help identify what's causing the problem by eliminating the router or wireless connectivity problems as a possible cause.

  1. Turn off your game console.

  2. Plug your game console directly into your modem using an Ethernet cable.

  3. Unplug your modem from power for at least 30 seconds, then plug it back in and wait until no new indicator lights are blinking on.

  4. Turn on your game console and try Netflix again.

If this step gets you streaming again:

  • If you've bypassed your router and successfully connected to Netflix directly through your modem, it's likely that the router itself is the source of the problem.
  • Bypassing the router will allow you to stream for now, but if this configuration isn't a perfect solution, you may want to contact whoever set up your home network for help resetting or reconfiguring your router settings.

If you're still not able to stream:

  • If you're connected directly to your modem and still can't stream Netflix, you may want to check with your equipment provider to make sure your modem and internet service are functioning as intended.​

If you were unable to complete this step:

  • We strongly recommend attempting to connect your game console directly to your modem if you can — it will allow you to absolutely rule out your wireless router as the cause of any network connection issues. However, if there's no way for you to directly connect your device to your modem, continue troubleshooting below.

What should I do next?

If you are still having trouble connecting to Netflix, you'll want to contact the person that set up your home network. They should be able to help resolve network connectivity issues by determining if your router is properly set up to communicate with the other devices on your home network.

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