Netflix is a digital streaming service that has won itself a legion of loyal fans through airing shows like Stranger Things and Breaking Bad. However, it has also become popular because of the way it changes our television viewing habits. Rather than watch a show episodically, we can blitz an entire season in one night. Or get halfway through and return a month later – the choice is ours. Unless they remove a show, of course.
If you have considered giving Netflix a blast and have a couple of quid a month spare (or decide to take up the free one-month trial), you might want instructions on the various ways to watch it. Here's our guide on the very subject.
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What do I need to download TV shows and movies on Netflix? An internet connection,. An active Netflix streaming account, and An iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch running iOS 9.0 or later,. A phone or tablet running Android 4.4.2 or later,. After you download a title to your device, you have a limited amount of time to watch it before it. What do I need to download TV shows and movies on Netflix? An internet connection,. An active Netflix streaming account, and An iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch running iOS 9.0 or later,. A phone or tablet running Android 4.4.2 or later,. After you download a title to your device, you have a limited amount of time to watch it before it. Netflix movies and television shows are available directly for viewing on your TV. All you need is an Internet-enabled television and you can have access to hundreds of quality movies and television shows that are updated regularly.
Netflix guide: How much does it cost?
Netflix has broken down its payment scheme into three sections; Basic (£5.99) gives you access to Netflix on one screen, though it is not in HD; Standard (£7.99) lets you stream HD content on two devices at the same time; and Premium (£9.99) unlocks Ultra HD content across four devices simultaneously.
You can watch Netflix across a number of devices on all of these payment schemes, but if you want to get more details on your subscription, why not check out our Netflix plans guide which tells you everything you need to know about all three account types.
Netflix guide: Signing up
To use Netflix, you must first sign up. This can be done through the various devices platforms on offer (web, Android, iOS, Fire TV, Chromecast), or you can go online and do it from the Netflix website. As this is a monthly service, you will need to enter in your card details.
The process is self-explanatory. You will need to choose a password and email address to gain access to Netflix on any device and then fill out various other fields. Try to pick a difficult password or risk others 'borrowing' your account.
If your finances are good and everything checks out, you should be up and running in no time. If not, you should contact Netflix and get the creases ironed out.
Netflix guide: Smart TV
Got a smart TV? There's a good chance you can watch Netflix without any external device. Most, if not all, smart TVs will have a Netflix app either pre-installed or one that can be downloaded.
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If the app is pre-installed already, you just have to find it and run it. There should be a button that takes you to a TV's smart menu (on a Samsung, for instance, it's the brightly coloured cube thing). Here you can either choose to run the app and then, when prompted, enter in your email address and password.
If the app is missing or you can't find it, you can try to search for it if the smart TV has a search function. Failing that, head to your TV's app store and then search for Netflix. Once found, choose to download and install.
Now either run the app there and then if you can, or go back to where you would usually find pre-installed apps and fire it up.
One important point to note: Netflix requires a broadband connection of a certain speed, otherwise it will pause a lot. But more importantly, ensure your TV is connected via an ethernet cable (the one you stick into a router) or WiFi (smart TVs tend to have wireless connectivity built in). No connection, no ability to download the Netflix app or watch it.
Netflix guide: Mobile device
A largely similar process here. Netflix is available on Android, iOS and Windows Phone as an application. It's free to download, so there is no reason why you can't navigate to Google Play, App Store or Marketplace to download and install the free Netflix app.
You will need a tablet or smartphone that is connected to the internet, be that through a WiFi router, 4G/3G or wireless dongle. If you are good to go in this respect, you will be prompted to enter your login details when you first load up the app. Do so, and away you go.
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Be mindful of your data allowance when watching Netflix away from a home WiFi. You may burn through your allowance quickly or, worse still, end up having to pay through the nose for the privilege of seeing the finale to your favourite season.
Netflix guide: Computer
Laptop and computer users can stream Netflix through an internet browser. All you have to do is navigate to Netflix.com and then, again, enter in your email address and password you chose when signing up to the movie streaming service.
Ensure you have the Microsoft Silverlight plug-in installed. If not, you should be prompted to download it. Choose to run the plug-in installation process.
Alternatively you can download a Netflix app from the Mac App Store if you favour Apple computers, or download the Windows 8 version. Either way, you can watch your favourite shows without having to open up your preferred internet browser.
Netflix guide: Games console
Just when you thought we were running low on ways to watch Netflix, in step the PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii and Wii U. At the risk of sounding like a broken record, the setup process involves downloading the Netflix app from the respective store, installing it and then running it.
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Once again, you will be prompted to enter your credentials and away you go. It really is that simple.
Netflix guide: Anything else?
There are a couple of other ways to watch Netflix, but all involve a specific device and a specific app so there's no need to harp on about it. So long as you have your password and email address, you should be good to go. Most problems arise from a lack of internet connectivity or incorrect login details being entered.
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What is important, however, is that you can have up to six unique 'authorised' Netflix-ready devices linked to your account. You can go to the Netflix 'Your Account' area to monitor the devices you use, activate a new device, sign out of all devices, cancel your membership and check your viewing activity among other things.
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You can check out more details using the help section of the Netflix website.
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