Discord is one of the world's most popular voice, video and chat platforms used by over 300 million people worldwide. Originally built for the gaming community, the app is now widely embraced by a variety of different users, from professional groups to clubs and bands of friends.
One of the more popular activities on Discord is watching videos or movies together with friends. However, newer users might run into some trouble getting this set up for the first time. The good news is that the process is pretty simple, and this guide will show you everything you need to know about hosting a Netflix streaming party.
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Follow these simple steps on either Mac or PC to stream Netflix on Discord:
- 1. Open your Netflix in a browser
- 2. Launch the Discord app on your computer
- 3. Join an existing Discord server or create your own
- 4. Select User Settings (it’s the cog icon at the bottom right, beside your username)
- 5. Navigate to Registered Games (it's under the ACTIVITY SETTINGS on the left hand side menu)
- 6. Add the Netflix “game” by clicking “Add it!” (see below)
- 7. To stream Netflix click on the Go Live icon (it’s right above your profile on the lower left)
- 8. Choose your desired resolution and frame rate, now click the Go Live button
You and your friends will now be able to view your streaming Netflix while also being able to communicate via voice, video and text.
How to stream movies on Discord with the Hey Netflix bot
The Netflix Discord bot makes it easy to watch Netflix on Discord and even host a watch party with your closest friends! Netflix and Discord have teamed up to design and develop a bot called, "Hey Netflix." Once it's installed, it is easy to watch your favorite shows through Discord with anyone you wish!
How to install the Netflix Discord Bot
- Install the Netflix Discord Bot
- Once installed on your server, just type the command '/heynetflix'
- A box will open where you can choose which movie or tv show you want to watch.
- Start watching!
How to stream Netflix on Discord without black screen issues?
When you use Discord you can often encounter black screen problems when you try streaming games or movies. The most common reasons are graphics cards. Another reason is trying to use an illegal plugin or other method to stream, which Discord blocks automatically.
If you frequently experience this problem then there are a couple of ways you can fix it. Installing a new Discord version can solve a few problems. Remember that older computers also have problems, which may require upgrading a previous system. If you continue to run into problems, disable hardware acceleration in the browser and then Discord will be able to share Netflix video from it.
Turn off hardware acceleration in Discord
In Discord, click the gear icon in the bottom-left corner to open settings. Then click Advanced in the sidebar and set the fHardware Acceleration toggle to the off position.
Turn off hardware acceleration in Google Chrome
In Chrome, select the three dots in the top-right corner and choose Settings. On the left side, select System. Turn the Use graphics acceleration when available toggle to off.
Mobile users: How to stream Netflix on Discord on iPhone/Android
Streaming Netflix on Discord from your phone is possible, but there are a few key differences from the desktop experience.
Most importantly, the Netflix app will show a black screen to other viewers on both iOS and Android due to it's restrictions. The fix is simple: use a browser instead of the app.
For iPhone:
Open the Discord app and join a voice channel
Tap the phone/monitor icon at the bottom of the screen, then tap Share Your Screen
Minimize Discord and open Safari (not the Netflix app)
Navigate to netflix.com and sign in
Start playing your content
For Android:
Open the Discord app and join a voice channel
Tap the monitor icon in the call controls, then tap Share Screen Switch to Chrome and go to netflix.com
Play your content as normal
For black screen issues, try looking at the troubleshooting section above.
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