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Connecting a controller

Play Codenames: Party on Netflix using your mobile phone or tablet as a controller. Other controllers aren't supported at this time.

  • Play on TV: Each player will need to use a mobile phone or tablet as a controller to play.

  • Play on a computer: You can use your mobile phone or tablet as a controller, or you can use a keyboard and mouse.

  • You don’t need to be signed in to any particular Netflix account on your device to connect it as a controller. Any Netflix account data or information will not be shared.

Note: Physical gamepads and other controllers aren't supported at this time.

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  1. Choose or search for the game you want to play, and select the Play Game button.

  2. Open your Android device’s camera and point it at the QR code on your TV or computer screen.

    Note: You may need to go past the launch screen first to see the QR code - this varies by game.

  3. Focus the camera on the QR code until a link pops up. Tap the link. Download and install the Netflix app if you haven’t already.

  4. Scan the QR code again.

  5. Your phone will connect as a controller.

  6. Start playing!

  1. Choose or search for the game you want to play, and select the Play Game button.

  2. Open your iPhone or iPad’s camera and and point it at the QR code on your TV or computer screen.

    Note: You may need to go past the launch screen first to see the QR code - this varies by game.

  3. Focus the camera on the QR code until a link pops up. Tap the link to open the Netflix controller pop-up on your phone.

  4. Your phone will connect as a controller.

  5. Start playing!

If you're having problems connecting your phone or tablet, see How to use a phone or tablet as a controller to play games on Netflix.

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