How to use Netflix on your SaskTel set-top box

Use this article to learn about Netflix features on your SaskTel set-top box, 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 in HDR

Netflix is available on select SaskTel set-top boxes, 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 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.

Device Series

Resolution

Subtitles & Audio

Arris VIP5662W Mediaroom

4K Ultra HD

Subtitles, alternate audio, 5.1 surround sound

Arris VIP5602 Mediaroom

4K Ultra HD

Subtitles, alternate audio, 5.1 surround sound 

maxTV Stream (Android TV 2018)

4K Ultra HD

Subtitles, alternate audio

maxTV Stream (Android TV 2021)

4K Ultra HD

Subtitles, alternate audio, 5.1 surround sound, Dolby Atmos

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 SaskTel set-top box to your Netflix account, start from the Home screen and choose from the options below.

Connect from TV Apps Menu (Arris and Motorola VIP devices only)

  1. From the Menu, select TV Apps and press OK.

  2. Locate the Netflix app and press OK.

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

Your device is now connected to your Netflix account.

Connect from Channel 300 (Arris and Motorola VIP devices only)

  1. Use your remote to navigate to Channel 300 on your TV.

  2. Once on Channel 300, select OK.

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

Your device is now connected to your Netflix account.

Connect from your remote (Arris VIP and maxTV Stream only)

  1. Begin from your TV home screen.

  2. Press the Netflix button on your remote.

  3. Once in the Netflix app, select Sign In and follow the instructions on the screen.

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

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 SaskTel set-top boxes. 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 15 megabits per second or higher.

  • Streaming quality set to High or Auto.

The following SaskTel models currently support Netflix in Ultra HD:

  • Arris VIP5662W Mediaroom

  • Arris VIP5602 Mediaroom

  • maxTV Stream (Android TV 2018)

  • maxTV Stream (Android TV 2021)

Netflix is available in HDR on select SaskTel set-top boxes. To stream in HDR, you will need:

  • A Netflix plan that supports streaming in Ultra HD.

  • A streaming device that supports either Dolby Vision or HDR and Netflix.

  • A smart TV that supports either Dolby Vision or HDR10 connected to your device 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.

You can watch Netflix in HDR on the following SaskTel models:

  • Arris VIP5662W Mediaroom

  • Arris VIP5602 Mediaroom

  • maxTV Stream (Android TV 2021)

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