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How to use Netflix on your iPhone or iPad

Learn about Netflix features on iPhone or iPad, 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.

The latest version of the Netflix app is available on iPhone and iPad with iOS/iPadOS 17 or later installed. Learn how to find your device's version.

Note: You can get the Netflix app on iOS devices with iOS 5 or later installed if the app was downloaded in the past. Learn how to redownload apps from the App Store.

To get Netflix on your iPhone or iPad, follow the steps below.

  1. Open the App Store.

  2. Select Search.

  3. Type Netflix in the Search bar and tap the Search button.

  4. Select the Netflix search result.

  5. Select Get or tap the Cloud icon.

  6. Tap the Netflix icon on the Home screen.

  7. Enter your Netflix email address and password, then select Sign In.

Your device is now connected to your Netflix account.

Netflix streaming features for supported devices include:

Search
Find TV shows and movies by searching directly on the Netflix app when using your iPhone or iPad.

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

You can download TV shows and movies to watch offline on iOS devices with iOS 9 or later installed.

Note: To download titles with an ad-supported experience, you'll need iOS 16 or later installed.

Video out
iPhones and iPads support video out through a number of compatible Apple-specific connection kits. More information is available on the Apple support site.

Picture in Picture (requires iOS 14 or later)
Certain iPad and iPhone models allow you to watch Netflix while using other apps. Visit the Apple support site for instructions on using this feature.

Note: Picture in Picture isn't available on an ad-supported plan.

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.

Note: Spatial audio is supported when streaming content. Downloaded TV shows and movies will use stereo or binaural audio.

High Dynamic Range (HDR)
Certain iPhone and iPad models can play Netflix in Dolby Vision or HDR. To check if your mobile device supports HDR, go to the section below.

Note:Some mobile devices may not always stream in HDR even if an HDR label appears, like if the device is in low power mode or using a cellular connection.

Compatible models and resolution

iPhones that support HDR must be using the latest version of iOS to watch Netflix in HDR.

Model

Resolution

  • iPhone 5, iPhone 5C, and iPhone 5S

  • iPhone 6, iPhone 6S

  • iPhone 7

  • iPhone SE (1st generation)

480p (iOS 5 and iOS 6)

720p (iOS 7 and later)

  • iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S Plus

  • iPhone 7 Plus

1080p

  • iPhone 8

  • iPhone SE (2nd generation)

  • iPhone XR

  • iPhone 11

720p

High Dynamic Range

  • 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 SE (3rd generation)

  • iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max

  • iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max

  • iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max

1080p

High Dynamic Range

iPads that support HDR must be using the latest version of iPadOS to watch Netflix in HDR.

Model

Resolution

iPad (4th generation)

480p (iOS 5 and iOS 6)

1080p (iOS 7 and later)

  • iPad (5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th 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

  • 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

Note:iPads using iPadOS 13 or later can also watch Netflix using the Safari browser.

Model

Resolution

  • iPod touch 6th generation

  • iPod touch 7th generation

480p (iOS 6)

720p (iOS 7 and later)

There are 2 ways to sign out of Netflix on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch:

  1. Open the Netflix app.

  2. In the lower right, tap My Netflix.

  3. In the upper right, tap Menu.

  4. Tap Sign Out, then tap Sign Out to confirm.

  1. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and pause to show currently open apps.

    • For devices with a Home button, press twice quickly.

  2. Swipe left or right until you see the Netflix app.

  3. Swipe up on the Netflix app preview to close it.

    • In iOS 6, hold your finger on the app until a red badge with a line through it appears, then tap the badge to close the app.

  4. Press the Home button to return to the Home screen.

  5. Select Settings.

  6. Swipe down until you find the Netflix app.

  7. Select Netflix.

  8. Slide the Reset switch to the On position.

    Note:Resetting the Netflix app will remove any titles you have downloaded through the app.

  9. Press the Home button to return to the Home screen.

  10. Select Netflix.

  11. Enter your Netflix email address and password.

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