You’ve just got Netflix and you’re wondering how on earth you’d get it on to your TV
from your laptop or Phone maybe even a tablet.
Well Lady luck says it isn’t rocket science and easy peasy.
So you can watch some of Fav shows like breaking bad, arrested development ,stranger things,archer
on the big screen.Even if it's not a smart TV.
I’m vamsi from SmartDNSproxy and here are 5 different way to watch netflix on your TV.
> Option 1, use a Streaming Device
Given that your television has a HDMI port, the most popular way to watch Netflix on TV
is by using a streaming device like Chromecast, Fire Stick, Roku or Apple TV.
I’ll recommend Chromecast when are comfortable using your smartphone as a remote, as it doesn’t
come with a remote of its own.
Also, if you want screen mirroring on your TV, no one does screen mirroring better than
chromecast.
While Netflix works fine, you won’t be able to play Amazon prime video on Chromecast.
Fire stick on the overall a much better choice when it comes to streaming experiences, it
also have a remote, making it much better choice if you have kids or senior citizen
in the house.
Although, do remember, Firesticks, don’t play YouTube videos.
Roku is similar to firesticks in many way, there is a dongle and a remote, with dedicated
netflix and amazon prime buttons.
And the cool thing is, it runs, both netflix, Amazon prime and Youtube without a hazzel.
But, If money is no issue, go for apple tv, it’s the best streaming device I’ve used.
I will highly recommend it.
It packs some high end games.
But to take its full advantage, you’ll have to invest in the apple ecosystem.
Just like any apple product, once you try apple tv, you can’t go back.
> Option 2, use a PS4 or xBox
While streaming devices are the most popular option, I prefer to use to PS4 since I already
have one hooked up with my TV.
Or if you have Xbox or nvidia shield you can use that too for watching netflix on TV.
Make sure you are signed into your PS4 account and go to home screen..
On the Home screen, find the TV & Video section.
You will see a Netflix icon, login and you are done.
Similarly, you can find the netflix option for xbox and nvidia TV shield as well.
Option 3, use a smart TV
While I won’t getting a smart tv just to watch netflix, but in case you already have
one than you’ll be glad to know that your smart tv already comes with Netflix app already
built-in.
For example, we have this LG smart tv in the house, and there is the netflix icon on the
home screen, if you can find it, look for the app store section of your TV.
That should do it.
Some televisions will even come with a “Netflix” shortcut button hard-coded on the remote control.
The cool thing about smart tv is, you won’t need an extra remote for netflix like you
have to do with streaming devices.
Option 4, VGA port in rook express
If you have a 10 year old television collection dust in your mom’s basement, guess what,
you can still use it to watch netflix.
Unlike all the previous method that only work with devices that have HDMI port.
Just get a Roku Express+ that comes with an AV cables (as well as an HDMI cable, for the
future) that allow you to quickly and easily connect old technology and you’ll be able
to watch Netflix, YouTube and other channels is no time.
Off course, it goes without saying that you won’t be able to watch HD videos, but hey,
at least you are getting something.
> Option 5, VGA port in rook express
I know it may sound lame, but if you don’t want to spend money on a streaming device
or a gaming console, but still want to watch Netflix on a bigger screen.
Then you can use you spare laptop.
Simply connect the laptop to your TV using the HDMI cable.
Now, you have to play netflix on your laptop and it’ll cast on your TV as well.
It works fine for Audio or Video.
There is no lag at all.
But since you are doing screen mirroring, you’ll have to keep your laptop ON the entire
time.
Like I said, not practical at all.
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There you go, some folk on the internet recommends Anycast dongle MHL cable, we tried it, and
although they do work to mirror your smartphone screen to TV, they don’t work for streaming
sites due to DRM protections.
You will black screen, when you launch the NEtflix app.
So, don’t waste your money there.
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