Netflix says 'Your plan does not support streaming on this device.'

If you get the error code E118 or this message:

Your plan does not support streaming on this device.
Go to Your Account on netflix.com to change your plan.

It usually means your device needs to be updated, or that it doesn't work with ad-supported Netflix plans.

To fix the problem, follow the steps for your device.

This error happens if your device can't be used with an ad-supported experience.

A small percentage of Netflix-compatible devices can't be used with an ad-supported Netflix experience because the Netflix app or software on the device cannot be updated to support it.

You can check which Netflix plans your TV or TV-connected device supports.

To watch Netflix on this device, you'll need to change to an ad-free plan.
If you prefer to stay on your current plan, you'll need to use a different device.

Ad-supported plans are available only devices with Android 7 or later.

  1. Open the Settings app.

  2. Tap System > System update.

  3. Check for and install available updates.

  4. Try Netflix again.

If you're on your Android phone or tablet, open the Netflix page in the Play Store, then tap Update.

You can also update the Netflix app with these steps:

  1. Open the Play Store app. If you don't have it, you might need to fix an issue with the Play Store.

  2. In the Search bar, type "Netflix."

  3. In the list, tap the Netflix app. If you can't find the Netflix app, follow the steps in this article instead.

  4. Tap Update. If you don't see this option, the app is already up to date.

Ad-supported plans are available only on iPhone with iOS 15 or later, or on iPad with iPadOS 15 or later.

Follow Apple's steps to update your device to the latest version, then try Netflix again.

  1. Go to the home screen, then tap App Store.

  2. Tap Search, and enter "Netflix".

  3. In the list, find and tap Netflix, then tap Update. You may need to enter your Apple ID password. If you forgot it, follow Apple's steps to reset it.

  4. When the update is done, try Netflix again.

Check for firmware updates
  1. Using your Fire TV remote, press Home.

  2. Select Settings > My Fire TV > About.

  3. Select Check for system update or Install System Update.

    Note:Multiple updates may need to be installed to reach the latest firmware version.

  4. Try Netflix again.

This error happens if your device can't be used with an ad-supported experience.

A small percentage of Netflix-compatible devices can't be used with an ad-supported Netflix experience because the Netflix app or software on the device cannot be updated to support it.

You can check which Netflix plans your TV or TV-connected device supports.

To watch Netflix on this device, you'll need to change to an ad-free plan.
If you prefer to stay on your current plan, you'll need to use a different device.

If you use a web browser:

Go to Netflix supported browsers to update your web browser or get a different browser.

Use the links below to get steps to check for updates to your version of Windows, then try Netflix again.

Computers with Windows XP, Vista, 7, or 8.1 installed are no longer supported by Microsoft and can't update to a version that works with Netflix. To explore your options or learn more, go to Microsoft's support site.

If you use the Netflix app for Windows:

  1. From the taskbar or the Start menu, click Microsoft Store to open it.

  2. Click More > Downloads and Updates.

  3. To the right of Netflix, click Download.

  4. When the update is finished, try Netflix again.

Use the links below to get steps to check for updates to your version of Windows, then try Netflix again.

Computers with Windows XP, Vista, 7, or 8.1 installed are no longer supported by Microsoft and can't update to a version that works with Netflix. To explore your options or learn more, go to Microsoft's support site.

Go to Netflix supported browsers to update your web browser or get a different browser.

Follow Apple's steps to install updates and upgrades for macOS, then try Netflix again.

Ad-supported plans are available only on TVs with Android 7 or later.

  1. Open the Settings app.

  2. Tap System > System update.

  3. Check for and install available updates.

  4. Try Netflix again.

If you're on your Android phone or tablet, open the Netflix page in the Play Store, then tap Update.

You can also update the Netflix app with these steps:

  1. Open the Play Store app. If you don't have it, you might need to fix an issue with the Play Store.

  2. In the Search bar, type "Netflix."

  3. In the list, tap the Netflix app. If you can't find the Netflix app, follow the steps in this article instead.

  4. Tap Update. If you don't see this option, the app is already up to date.

This error happens if your device can't be used with an ad-supported experience.

A small percentage of Netflix-compatible devices can't be used with an ad-supported Netflix experience because the Netflix app or software on the device cannot be updated to support it.

You can check which Netflix plans your TV or TV-connected device supports.

To watch Netflix on this device, you'll need to change to an ad-free plan.
If you prefer to stay on your current plan, you'll need to use a different device.

  1. Open the App Store app.

  2. At the top of the screen, select Purchased.

  3. Select Netflix.

  4. If an update is available, select Update. If no update is available, go to the next steps.

  5. Try Netflix again.

  1. Go to the home screen, then select Settings.

  2. Select System > Software Updates > Update Software.

  3. If available, select Download and Install. If you don't see this option your device is already up to date.

  4. Try Netflix again.

Note:These steps might be different for your model of Apple TV. Go to Apple's support site for steps to update your Apple TV software.

Ad-supported plans aren't available on PlayStation 3.

To watch Netflix on this device, you'll need to change to an ad-free plan.
If you prefer to stay on your current plan, you'll need to use a different device.

Ad-supported plans aren't available on VR headsets.

To watch Netflix on this device, you'll need to change to an ad-free plan.
If you prefer to stay on your current plan, you'll need to use a different device.

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