How to use Netflix on your Google TV Streamer

Learn how to set up and use Netflix on the Google TV Streamer (4K).

To set up Netflix on your Google TV Streamer, follow these steps.

You can quickly open the Netflix app a few different ways:

  • Press the Netflix button on your Google TV Streamer remote.

  • Press and hold the Google Assistant button down and say "Open Netflix."

  • Start from the home screen, scroll down to Your apps, then select Netflix from the list of apps.

  • Open Netflix on your phone or tablet and sign in. Then press the Cast button and select your device from the list.

Once Netflix is open, select Sign In and follow the steps on the screen.

If you aren't a Netflix member yet, select Get Started and follow the steps or learn more about getting started with Netflix.

Voice controls

You can use the Voice Remote that comes with the Google TV Streamer to interact with Netflix. Just hold the Google Assistant button down and talk, for example "play Stranger Things."

Navigation
On most devices, you can browse through rows of TV shows and movies, including a row dedicated to your My List selections. Each row represents a category (such as comedies, dramas, or TV shows) that we show you based on what you’ve watched.

Resolution
Most devices can stream Netflix in high definition on fast internet connections and will play Netflix in the highest supported resolution.

Parental controls
You can set parental controls on individual profiles.

Subtitles & alternate audio
Learn how to turn on subtitles, closed captions, and alternate audio (including 5.1 surround sound), which are available on many TV shows and movies. Many devices let you choose how subtitles and captions look. Some devices show subtitles and captions in their default appearance, or aren't set up to show subtitles.

On some devices, you can also stream select titles with Dolby Atmos audio.

Netflix is available in Ultra HD on the Google TV Streamer. To watch in Ultra HD quality, you'll need:

  • A Netflix plan that supports streaming in 4K Ultra HD.

  • A 2014 or newer 4K Ultra HD TV that is capable of streaming 4K Ultra HD content at 60 Hz, connected to your cable box via an HDMI port that supports HDCP 2.2 or later (usually the HDMI 1 port).

  • A steady internet connection speed of 15 megabits per second or higher.

  • Streaming quality set to High or Auto.

Netflix is available in HDR on the Google TV Streamer. To watch in HDR quality, you'll need:

To sign out of the Netflix account on your device, follow these steps.

  1. Go to the Netflix home screen, then go left to open the menu.

  2. At the bottom, select Get Help. > Sign out > Yes.

    Note:If you don't see Get Help, go up and select Settings.

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