How to use Netflix on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Learn about Netflix features on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, including how to set up and sign out of your account. If you don't know if Netflix works on your device, follow the steps in the “Set Up Netflix” section.
Netflix streaming features for supported devices include:
Search
Find TV shows and movies by searching directly on the Netflix app when using your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Subtitles & alternate audio
While a TV show or movie is playing, tap the screen to bring up your play options. On the right you'll find an option to enable subtitles, if available.
Downloads
Download TV shows and movies to watch offline on iOS 9.0 or later.
Video out
iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch models support video out via a number of compatible Apple-specific connection kits. More information is available through the Apple support site.
Picture in Picture (requires iOS 14)
Certain iPad and iPhone models allow you to watch Netflix while using other apps. For detailed instructions on using Picture in Picture, visit the Apple support site.
Spatial Audio (requires iOS 14.6 or later)
The Netflix Premium plan supports spatial audio on compatible iPad and iPhone models using AirPods Pro and AirPods Max
headphones. For detailed instructions on using spatial audio, visit the Apple support site.
High Dynamic Range
Netflix is available in High Dynamic Range (HDR) on select devices. Review the compatible models section to see if your device can play in HDR.
Compatible models and resolution
iPhone
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Model |
Resolution |
|---|---|
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iPhone 4 iPhone 4S iPhone 5 iPhone 5C iPhone 5S iPhone 6 iPhone 6S iPhone 7 iPhone SE (1st generation) |
480p (iOS 5 and iOS 6) 720p (iOS 7 and later) |
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iPhone 6 Plus iPhone 6S Plus iPhone 7 Plus |
1080p |
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iPhone 8 iPhone SE (2nd generation) iPhone XR iPhone 11 |
720p High Dynamic Range |
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iPhone 8 Plus iPhone X iPhone XS iPhone XS Max iPhone 11 Pro iPhone 11 Pro Max iPhone 12 iPhone 12 mini iPhone 12 Pro iPhone 12 Pro Max iPhone 13 iPhone 13 mini iPhone 13 Pro iPhone 13 Pro Max iPhone 14 iPhone 14 Plus iPhone 14 Pro iPhone 14 Pro Max |
1080p High Dynamic Range |
iPad
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Model |
Resolution |
|---|---|
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iPad 2 iPad mini (1st generation) |
480p (iOS 5 and iOS 6) 720p (iOS 7 and later) |
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iPad (3rd and 4th generation) |
480p (iOS 5 and iOS 6) 1080p (iOS 7 and later) |
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iPad (5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th generation) iPad Air (1st, 3rd, and 4th generation) iPad Air 2 iPad mini 2 iPad mini 3 iPad mini 4 iPad mini (5th and 6th generation) iPad Pro 9.7" iPad Pro 12.9" (1st generation) |
1080p |
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iPad Pro 10.5" iPad Pro 11" (1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation) iPad Pro 12.9" (2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th generation) |
1080p High Dynamic Range |
iPod touch
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Model |
Resolution |
|---|---|
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iPod touch 3rd generation iPod touch 4th generation |
480p (iOS 5 and iOS 6) |
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iPod touch 5th generation iPod touch 6th generation iPod touch 7th generation |
480p (iOS 6) 720p (iOS 7 and later) |
The Netflix app is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS 15 or later, and is compatible with devices with iOS 5 or later that have already downloaded the Netflix app.
To connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to your Netflix account, start from the home screen and follow the steps below.
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Open the App Store.
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Select Search.
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Type Netflix in the Search bar and tap the Search button.
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Select the Netflix search result.
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Select Get or tap the Cloud icon.
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If you are missing the option to install the Netflix app, follow these troubleshooting steps.
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Tap the Netflix icon on the Home screen.
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Enter your Netflix email address and password.
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Select Sign In.
Your device is now connected to your Netflix account.
There are 2 ways to sign out of Netflix on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch:
Sign out from within the Netflix app
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From the upper right, tap Profiles
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If you don't see the Profiles icon, tap More
in the lower
right.
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Tap Sign Out.
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Tap Yes to confirm.
Force-quit, then reset the Netflix app
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Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and pause to show currently open apps.
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For devices with a Home button, press twice quickly.
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Swipe left or right until you see the Netflix app.
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Swipe up on the Netflix app preview to close it.
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In iOS6, hold your finger on the app until a red badge with a line through it appears, then tap the badge to close the app.
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Press the Home button to return to the Home screen.
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Select Settings.
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Swipe down until you find the Netflix app.
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Select Netflix.
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Slide the Reset switch to the On position.
Note:Resetting the Netflix app will remove any titles you have downloaded through the app. -
Press the Home button to return to the Home screen.
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Select Netflix.
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Enter your Netflix email address and password.