How to Stream Netflix on Discord: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to stream Netflix on Discord with this easy step-by-step guide. Follow these instructions to share your favorite shows and movies with friends in no time!

It has become more common than ever in today’s world to integrate various social sites in order to create an interesting social experience. There are many such options that many users are trying, such as Netflix and the ability to stream it on Discord. For instance, if you have to take your friends to watch a particular program or if you have to host a movie for a community, Discord will help you to share your screen to watch the same content. Below are some steps to take and tips to ensure you fully maximize your Netflix streaming on Discord.

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Why Stream Netflix on Discord?

Watching Netflix on Discord expands friends’ experience of watching movies with friends or members of a community without necessarily paying for accounts. This feature is gratifying as it eliminates barriers as to how people can get together, irrespective of the distance that separates them. In addition, the capabilities of the chat and voice allow the viewers to comment in real time, which brings even more joy into the viewing process itself.

Let’s walk through how to set up Netflix streaming on Discord.

Step 1: Download and Install Discord App

To begin, you’ll need to install the Discord desktop app. If you’re currently using Discord in a browser, you won’t be able to stream Netflix or any other content. Download the app from the official Discord website and install it on your device.

Once installed, log in with your credentials, or create a new account if you’re new to the platform.

Step 2: Open Netflix in Your Browser

Secondly, launch the specific browser that you are most comfortable with on your device and go to Netflix. Select the movie or the TV show that you want to watch online. These browsers are generally the most compatible with Discord’s screen-sharing option, so it’s better to use Google Chrome or Firefox. Ensure that your Netflix account is logged in and is capable of playing the content.

Step 3: Start a Voice or Video Call on Discord

For streaming, you have to be in a voice or video channel in Discord. If you are on a server, choose the voice channel you want to use to stream Netflix. If you are communicating with friends individually, to begin a call, just open a direct message and use the camera or telephone symbol to start.

Once you are on the call, go to the next step to be able to start sharing your screen.

Step 4: Share Your Screen

When on voice or video call, look at the bottom left of the Discord application, find the “Screen” button, and click on it to open the screen share option. Here you will find a list of different windows that is currently open in your computer. Click on the window that has Netflix opened.

When the Netflix window has been chosen, change the streaming quality, such as quality and frames per second, to correspond with the internet connection and users’ preferred quality. If you are subscribed to Discord Nitro, you can stream with 1080p and better frame rates. Otherwise, 720p at a normal frame rate will be chosen by default.

After you’ve made your selections, click on the “Go Live” button.

Step 5: Fixing the Black Screen Issue

A common issue when streaming Netflix on Discord is encountering a black screen. This happens because Netflix, like other streaming services, uses DRM (Digital Rights Management) to prevent users from sharing their content. But don’t worry; we’ve got a simple fix for this.

Here’s how to bypass the black screen:

Disable Hardware Acceleration: On Google Chrome or Firefox browsers, navigate to settings and scroll down until you get to the ‘Hardware Acceleration’ setting. Turn it off so that the black screen does not appear while streaming.
For Chrome: If you are using a smartphone, go to settings and look at the three dots at the top right of the screen, then click on ‘Settings,’ ‘Advanced,’ and then click ‘System.’ There, uncheck the checkbox label “Use hardware acceleration when available.”
For Firefox: Select the three horizontal lines in the upper right, navigate to “Settings,” scroll down to “Performance,” and then deselect both options that say “Use recommended performance settings” and “Use hardware acceleration when available.”

After you have disabled this feature, go back to the Discord and the Netflix stream should show up to anyone who is in the call.

Step 6: Enjoy Your Stream

Once everything is set in place, the procedure is simple: just watch the Netflix stream with friends. Remember that the chat and the voice sections of Discord can continue the discussion during the viewing, so it is engaging for all participants.

Important Considerations

Audio Sharing: Make sure that you have enabled share sound when you start streaming. One of the features of the combined screen-sharing options is the possibility of turning the sound on and off. If you want everyone to listen to the audio from Netflix, do not fail to turn the system on.
Respect Netflix’s Terms: Sometimes streaming copyright content may infringe Netflix’s policy of user conduct and therefore one should always consider how they are going to use this feature. Limit streaming sessions only to friends or any member of the trusted community to avoid unnecessary access.

Conclusion

Listening to Netflix on Discord can be an enjoyable experience to share a good moment with friends and communities of interest. Following this guide will ensure you have all the tools you need to watch Netflix smoothly through Discord. Whether you are planning to watch a movie together online or follow episodes of your favorite TV show together, this method will help you bond and enjoy.

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