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How to use Netflix on your Chromecast

Learn about Netflix features on Chromecast and how to set up and sign out of your account.

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Chromecast and Chromecast Ultra allow you to control your Netflix experience from your Android mobile device, Apple mobile device, or computer from a Chrome browser with the Google Cast extension installed.

Chromecast with Google TV includes a remote control and supports voice-activated controls with Google Assistant to open Netflix and play TV shows or movies.

Device compatibility

Chromecast with Google TV, Chromecast, and Chromecast Ultra can be set up on an Android device, iPhone, or iPad that meets the device requirements for Chromecast.

Models

Works with Ad-supported plans

Subtitle & Audio support

Chromecast

Subtitles, alternate audio, 5.1 surround sound

Chromecast Ultra

Subtitles, alternate audio, 5.1 surround sound, Dolby Atmos

Chromecast with Google TV

✓

Subtitles, alternate audio, 5.1 surround sound, Dolby Atmos

Chromecast HD with Google TV

✓

Subtitles, alternate audio, 5.1 surround sound, Dolby Atmos

Before you can set up Netflix on your Chromecast, first install and set up the Google Home app on your mobile device.

For information or assistance on the following steps, see support.google.com/chromecast. You'll need to perform the following before trying to set up Netflix.

  1. Plug in the Chromecast.

  2. Download the Google Home app.

  3. Connect your mobile device/tablet to the same Wi-Fi network that you intend to use to set up your Chromecast device.

  4. Open the Google Home app and set up the Chromecast as a new device.

Note:Contact Google customer support if you need help setting up the Chromecast or Google Home app. Google no longer allows setting up a Chromecast on a computer.

Casting to Chromecast or Chromecast Ultra isn't available on ad-supported Netflix plans, and the Cast icon won't be shown. To cast to these devices, you can change to an ad-free plan.

To set up Netflix:

  1. Launch the Netflix app on your mobile device, then sign in.

  2. Once you’re signed in, select the Cast icon from the upper or lower right side of the screen.

  3. Select your Chromecast from the list of available devices to launch Netflix on your TV.

  4. Using your mobile device, play any TV show or movie to connect your Netflix account.

To connect your Chromecast with Google TV to your Netflix account, make sure you are on the Home screen and follow the steps below.

  1. From the home screen, select Netflix.

  2. Select Member Sign in.

  3. Enter your Netflix email address and password.

  4. Select Continue.

Your device is now connected to your Netflix account.

  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.

Launch the Netflix app on your device.

  1. Select a TV show or movie to watch and press Play.

  2. Select the Cast icon in the corner of the screen.

  3. Select your Chromecast with Google TV from the list of available devices.

Note:Both the device and Chromecast with Google TV must be signed into the same Netflix account.

Chromecast and Chromecast Ultra use the Netflix account information stored on your Android or Apple mobile device, or the Netflix website on your Chrome browser. To disconnect from your Netflix account, sign out on the device you are using to cast from.

For specific information about disconnecting your Netflix account from your device, visit the following articles:

  1. Go to the Netflix home screen, then go left to open the menu.

  2. At the bottom, select Get Help > Sign out > Yes.

    Note:If you don't see Get Help, go up and select Settings.

If you can't find Get Help, Settings, or Sign out:

  1. Using your remote, press these buttons in this order: Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, Up, Up, Up, Up.

  2. On the menu that appears, select Sign out, Start Over, Reset, or Deactivate.

Netflix is available in Ultra HD on select Chromecast models. To stream in Ultra HD, you need:

  • A TV compatible with Ultra HD streaming from Netflix, connected to your Chromecast via an HDMI port that supports HDCP 2.2 or later (usually the HDMI 1 port).

  • A plan that supports streaming in Ultra HD. You can check which plan you're currently on at netflix.com/ChangePlan.

  • A steady internet connection speed of 15 megabits per second or higher.

  • Streaming quality set to Auto or High.

The following Chromecast models currently support Netflix in Ultra HD:

  • Chromecast Ultra

  • Chromecast with Google TV

  • Chromecast HD with Google TV

Netflix is available in Dolby Vision and HDR on select Chromecast devices. To stream in Dolby Vision or HDR, you 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.

The following Chromecast devices currently support Netflix in HDR:

  • Chromecast Ultra

  • Chromecast with Google TV

  • Chromecast HD with Google TV

Having a problem? Learn how to fix a problem on your Chromecast.

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