Netflix computer requirements for HTML5 player and Silverlight
You can use a web browser to watch Netflix TV shows and movies on:
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Windows computers running Windows 7 or later.
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Mac computers running OS X El Capitan version 10.11.6 or later.
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Chromebooks running Chrome OS version 76 or later.
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iPads running iPadOS 15 or later.
For more information about these requirements, use the options below.
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macOS 10.11.6 or later |
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*Safari is supported on all 2012 or later Mac computers and some 2011 Mac computers.
**Due to the many configurations of Linux, Netflix Customer Support can't help with troubleshooting issues on devices running a Linux
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Resolution:
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Google Chrome
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Up to 720p on Windows and Linux
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Up to 1080p on Mac and Chrome OS
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Microsoft Edge up to 4K (on computers that meet Ultra HD requirements)
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Mozilla Firefox up to 720p
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Opera up to 720p
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Safari
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Up to 4K on macOS 11 or later
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Up to 1080p on macOS 10.11 through 10.15
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You can watch Netflix using Silverlight on computers with compatible operating systems and browsers that already have Silverlight installed. For the best experience or to fix issues watching Netflix using Silverlight, we recommend updating your browser or using another browser like Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Safari.
If you have trouble watching Netflix using Silverlight, try another browser or search for the issue or error message in our Help Center for a matching article.