Netflix is a subscription based streaming platform where you can watch variety of TV shows, movies, documentaries, anime and many more. You can use the service through different devices connected to a display output like smartphones, game consoles or media streaming players. The most popular choice is smart televisions connected through internet connection.
Even if you don’t have a smart television with the help of internet enabled devices you can stream Netflix. There are many ways by which you watch Netflix without a smart TV. Some of these methods with instructions are listed below.
Stream Netflix via Media Streaming Device
One of the easiest and most reliable way by which you can stream is through a media streaming device such as Amazon Fire Stick. It is an external device so you have to buy it and there is no alternate way. Follow the steps mentioned below to do so:
- Connect Your Amazon Fire Stick through HDMI to your Television.
- Now Power ON your TV.
- From the upper left corner, click Search.
- Download and Install the Netflix application on your Fire Stick.
- Wait till it is finished, then open the application.
- Now Login with your credentials.
- You will now be able to watch your favorite shows or movies on your device.
Stream Netflix via Apple TV
If you have an Apple TV then you can easily watch Netflix without any hassle otherwise you can also buy Apple TV. To do the same, follow the steps listed below:
- Connect Apple TV to your Television.
- Launch App Store and download Netflix on your Apple TV.
- It will automatically install the app wait till the process is complete.
- Now open Netflix and enter your credentials details.
- You can now be able stream Netflix on your normal TV.
Stream Netflix via Google Chromecast
Follow the steps listed below to use Chromecast to watch Netflix:
- Connect Google Chromecast to your TV through HDMI
- Now connect both your smartphone and Chromecast with same wireless internet connection.
- Download and open Netflix on your smartphone.
- Login with your Username and password.
- Open the show or movie that you want to watch on your TV.
- On the top right corner of your screen, choose the Cast
- From the list of devices choose your Google Chromecast.
- You will now be able to watch the same show on your Television.
Stream Netflix via Connecting Your Laptop through HDMI Cable
If you have a laptop and want to want watch Netflix on a bigger screen like your television, then download the Netflix app or open the web version of it through web browser. Now follow the remaining steps given below:
- Connect both your Laptop and Television through HDMI port and cable.
- Press the source or input button on your TV remote control. From the list of options select HDMI. Check if it is connected to the same HDMI port and source option. This will change your television video output to HDMI cable.
- If everything is done in a correct way then you will be able to see the content of your laptop display on your TV.
- Open Netflix either through the application or web browser.
- Navigate via your Laptop and watch your favorite show on a bigger screen.
Stream Netflix via Game Consoles
If you have a game console of somewhat of a newer generation with Netflix support then you can download and watch Netflix on your TV screen. Follow the steps to do so:
- Connect your PlayStation or other supported gaming console to your television.
- Open console app store and select Netflix and download it.
- Now login with your credentials like username and password.
- Play your shows or movies there to enjoy it on your TV.
Conclusion
If you are a fan of TV shows and movies then you already know about Netflix otherwise every enthusiast should get a subscription because it not only endless playlist but it can also be streamed in high definition on multiple devices like smart television. Otherwise if you want to watch Netflix without a smart TV then it is also possible by different workarounds and methods. For that reason we have mentioned all possible methods with their required steps above.
