How to Connect Netflix to TV

There are many ways to watch Netflix on your TV, and some of them don't require you to purchase anything. As long as your device, whether it be a TV, Blu-ray player, game console, media player, or mobile device, is connected to the internet, you should be able to stream Netflix without issue.

Here how to connect Netflix to your TV.

Perhaps the easiest way to get Netflix on your TV is with a Smart TV Netflix App. Available on Smart TVs from LG, Philips, Samsung, Sony, Vizio, and others, the Netflix app works similarly to the browser version, though you can't see your DVD queue if you have one.

Launching Netflix on a Smart TV varies depending on the brand; some models have a Netflix button on the remote, while others have a button for their respective Smart TV platform. Consult your TV's manual to figure out how to open and log into the Netflix app.

There are numerous devices capable of streaming Netflix, some of which you may already have in your home. These include:

• Media Players: Devices like the Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, and Nvidia Shield have Netflix apps. Depending on the device, it may already have Netflix installed, or you might have to visit the company's app store to download it. On Apple TV you can opt-in to be billed for Netflix through iTunes rather than directly through Netflix.
• Game Consoles: Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox consoles also have Netflix apps. Again, the app may already be installed; if not, visit the respective app store to download it.
• Cable TV Set-Top Boxes: Some cable providers offer Netflix as part of a cable package, including Dish, RCN, and Xfinity. The Xfinity X1 set-top box includes an entertainment platform where users can access the Netflix app. Other providers offer Netflix as another channel in their lineup. Contact your local provider for more details.
• Blu-Ray Players: Brands including LG, Panasonic, Philips, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, and Toshiba include a Netflix option on their players. In most cases, users can access the Netflix platform through the player's video menu.

The Chromecast device enables you to play Netflix (and other streaming services) on your Android or iOS devices or laptop and cast it to your TV. To set it up: