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Netflix members can play games on TV and on their computer (Netflix.com). The experience isn't yet available in all countries and on all devices. Our games are currently available in the US, Canada, United Kingdom, Spain, Mexico, France, Italy, Poland, Netherlands, Sweden, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Ireland, Finland, Germany, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand on a selection of devices.

Available countries will be updated and changed as more locations are added.

If you see Games in the menu at the top when browsing Netflix on your TV or in a web browser on Netflix.com, it means you have a device that can play games.

How to find games on TV and on Netflix.com

  • If you see Games in the menu at the top of the Netflix app on your smart TV, it means you have a device that can play games!

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

    Note: You'll also see mobile games. These aren’t playable on TV, but can be downloaded and played on a phone or tablet. All games — mobile and TV — are included with your membership: No ads, fees, or in-app purchases.

  • To play, you'll need to connect your phone or tablet as the controller. You'll simply scan a QR code on your TV with your phone and you'll be connected to the game. You can find more detailed instructions below.

  • If you’re on Netflix.com on a Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge web browser and see Games in the menu at the top of the home screen, it means you have a device that can play games.

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

    Note: Depending on your device, you might see games for your web browser as well as mobile games you can download on a phone. If your browser is incompatible, you might just see mobile games to download.

  • A Keyboard and mouse or a mobile phone is required to play

  • Click on the game you want to play, and click on the Play Game button.

Required setup

  • A stable internet connection. We recommend a wired connection with download speeds of 10 Mbps or higher.

  • A mobile phone or tablet to be used as a game controller.

  • Most newer TV devices will support games. Here is a list of a few, and we’ll continue to roll out support to more devices:

    • Amazon Fire TV devices and smart TVs

    • Chromecast with Google TV

    • LG smart TVs

    • Roku devices and TVs (supported models)

    • Samsung smart TVs

    • Sony smart TVs

    • Nvidia SHIELD TV devices

    • TCL smart TVs

    • Vizio smart TVs

    • Xfinity 4k devices

    • Xumo devices and smart TVs

Note: You may need to install the latest updates for your TV and the Netflix app.

  • A stable internet connection. We recommend download speeds of 10 Mbps or higher.

  • A mobile device, or a computer with a mouse, or trackpad and keyboard, to use as your controller.

  • Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge web browser.

How to connect your phone or tablet to use as a game controller

You'll need to use your mobile phone or tablet as a controller to play games on your TV.

On Netflix.com, you can use your mobile phone or tablet as a controller, or you can use a keyboard and mouse. Physical gamepads and other controllers aren't supported at this time.

Please note that you don’t need to be signed in to any particular Netflix account on your phone to connect it as a controller. Any Netflix account data or information will not be shared.

Android phone or tablet:

  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 scan the QR code on your TV screen.

  3. Select the link that appears. Download and install the Netflix app if you haven’t already.

  4. Scan the QR code again.

  5. Your phone will connect to the TV as a controller.

  6. Start playing!

iPhone or iPad:

  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 scan the QR code on your TV screen.

  3. Open the Netflix controller pop-up on your phone.

  4. Your controller and TV will be paired and the game will start.

Exiting games

On TV: Using your phone as the controller, press the Netflix button , then select Exit Game. Or, using your TV remote, press the back button, then select Exit Game.

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On Netflix.com: Hold Shift then press Tab on your keyboard, then click Exit Game. If using your phone as the controller, press the Netflix button , then select Exit Game. ​

Game maintenance

Games on TV and on Netflix.com might be temporarily unavailable while we perform updates or fixes. If you get a message that says, "We can't play games right now" or if a game you want to play is missing from your games row, unfortunately, it means the game is undergoing maintenance. Try playing the game again later.

Troubleshooting/Issues

Since Games on TV and on Netflix.com is a beta experience, you may experience some issues. These options may help fix common problems:

While playing a game, you might get a message that says, "Your connection is unstable." If this message happens often or doesn't go away, follow these steps.

Resetting modem and device, 30-sec timer, cable unplugged.

  1. Turn off your device, then unplug your modem and router from power.

  2. After 30 seconds, plug in your modem and router.

  3. Wait 1 minute, then turn on your device.

  4. Try Netflix again.

Note: Some devices, modems, and routers might take longer to reconnect to the Internet.

When starting a game, you might get a message that says "Too many people are playing games on your account right now."

To fix the problem: On another device in your household playing a game on TV or on Netflix.com stop playing the game or close the Netflix app, then try again.

When starting a game, you might get a message that says "Too many people are playing right now." This can happen if demand for this game is high. Try playing the game again later.

Report a problem or share feedback

Your feedback is critical to help us improve your experience. To report a problem or share feedback you can:

  • Provide feedback after you exit a game session, through your mobile device controller or keyboard and mouse.

  • Contact us for more help.

Information Collection and Processing

In addition to what is described in the Netflix Privacy Statement, when you use Games on TV and on Netflix.com, we automatically receive and store information about the Netflix app, device, and the Netflix account (if you are logged in) used to play the game. If you use a mobile device as a controller, the gameplay information is linked to the Netflix account on which the Netflix Game on TV is running. We use this information in accordance with the Netflix Privacy Statement.

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