How to use Netflix on your Dish receiver

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

Netflix is available on most Dish receivers. 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.

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

  1. Press the Menu button on your remote.

  2. Select Apps.

  3. Find 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.

  1. To access Apps, press the blue button on your remote.

  2. Find 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.

  1. Use your remote to navigate to Channel 302.

  2. Select OK to open the Netflix app.

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

Your device is now connected to your Netflix account.

  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.

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

  2. Find 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 these steps.

  1. Go to the Netflix Home screen.

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

  3. On the right, select Settings .

  4. Select Sign out.

  5. Select Yes to confirm.

  1. Go to the Netflix Home screen.

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

  3. On the right, select Settings .

  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 4K Ultra HD.

  • A 2014 or newer 4K Ultra HD TV that is capable of streaming 4K Ultra HD content at 60 Hz, connected to your cable 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.

Netflix is available in HDR on select Dish receivers. 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 Dish receivers:

  • Hopper Plus

  • Joey 4 (MoCA)

  • Wireless Joey 4

Related Articles