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Using Netflix on your Dish receiver

Welcome to Netflix on your Dish receiver! Use this article to learn about Netflix features and how to set up and sign out of your account.

Supported Models and Features
Set up Netflix
Sign out of Netflix
Netflix in Ultra HD

Netflix is available on select Dish receivers, listed below. Netflix streaming features on supported devices include:

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 their maximum 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 the appearance of subtitles and captions. Some devices display subtitles and captions in their default appearance, or aren't set up to display subtitles.

Note for satellite users
If you are being billed for Dish satellite service, Netflix will count toward your monthly broadband quota. For information on how to control how much data Netflix uses, please visit this article.

Model

Resolution

Subtitles & Audio

Hopper with Sling (XiP913)

1080p

Subtitles, Alternate Audio

Joey (XiP110)

1080p

Subtitles, Alternate Audio

Super Joey (XiP112)

1080p

Subtitles, Alternate Audio

Joey 2.0 (XiP110CR)

1080p

Subtitles, Alternate Audio

Wireless Joey (XiP110W)

1080p

Subtitles, Alternate Audio

Hopper 3 (ZiP1018)

4K

Subtitles, Alternate Audio

Wally (211HEVC)

1080p

Subtitles, Alternate Audio

4K Joey (ZiP110)

4K

Subtitles, Alternate Audio

Joey 3 (ZIP110HEVC)

1080p

Subtitles, Alternate Audio

Hopper Duo (XIP712)

1080p

Subtitles, Alternate Audio

Evolve

(Found in various hotels, including La Quinta, Homewood Suites, Great Wolf Lodge)

4K

Subtitles, Alternate Audio

AirTV Mini

4K

Subtitles, Alternate Audio

If you’re unsure of your device’s model name or number, follow the steps in the “Set up Netflix” section to attempt to locate the Netflix app.

To connect your Dish receiver to your Netflix account, start from the Home screen and choose from the options below.

Connect from the Menu

  1. Press the Menu button on your remote.

  2. Select Apps.

  3. Locate the Netflix app.

  4. With Netflix highlighted, select OK.

  5. Once in the Netflix app, select Sign In.

Your device is now connected to your Netflix account. Enjoy!

Connect from Apps

  1. Press the blue button on your remote to access Apps.

  2. Locate the Netflix app.

  3. With Netflix highlighted, select OK.

  4. Once in the Netflix app, select Sign In.

Your device is now connected to your Netflix account. Enjoy!

Connect from Channel 302

  1. Use your remote to navigate to Channel 302.

  2. Select OK to launch the Netflix app.

  3. Once in the Netflix app, select Sign In.

Your device is now connected to your Netflix account. Enjoy!

Connect from Netflix button on remote control (AirTV Mini only)

  1. Press the Netflix button on your remote.

  2. Once in the Netflix app, select Sign In.

  3. Enter your Netflix email address and password and select Continue.

Your device is now connected to your Netflix account. Enjoy!

Connect from the Apps Menu (AirTV Mini only)

  1. From the myTV home screen, select Apps at the bottom of the page.

  2. Locate and select Netflix and press OK.

  3. Once in the Netflix app, select Sign In.

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

Exit and sign out of Netflix

  1. Go to the Netflix Home screen.

  2. On your remote, press the Back or Last button.

  3. On the right, select Settings gear icon .

  4. Select Sign out.

  5. Select Yes to confirm.

Exit Netflix without signing out

  1. Go to the Netflix Home screen.

  2. On your remote, press the Back or Last button.

  3. On the right, select Settings gear icon .

  4. Select Exit.

  5. Select OK.

Netflix is available in Ultra HD on select Dish receivers. To stream in Ultra HD, you will need:

  • A Netflix plan that supports streaming in Ultra HD.

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

  • A steady internet connection speed of 25 megabits per second or higher.

  • Streaming quality set to High or Auto.

The following Dish models currently support Netflix in Ultra HD:

  • Hopper 3 (ZiP1018)

  • 4K Joey (ZiP110)

  • Dish Evolve

  • AirTV Mini

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