How to Stream Netflix on Discord With Friends
Discord makes it easy to connect with friends, but with the app’s Screen Share feature, you can also host your own Netflix watch parties—it only takes a few steps to get started.
How to Stream Netflix on Discord on PC or Mac
Before you begin, make sure you have the Discord app installed on your PC or Mac. Open the app and log into your Discord account, then go to your web browser (any browser will do) and log into your Netflix account. Go back to Discord and select the server you want to stream Netflix on (it might be a good idea to create a new server with just your friends watching). Next, go to the bottom right corner of the Discord app where your username appears and click the gear icon to go to user settings. In Settings, scroll down until you see the Activity Settings tab; there should be registered games under this. In the Registered Games section, you should see the message “Can’t see your game? Add her! Click Add and select the web browser that has Netflix open, then click Add Game .
Then exit Discord settings and return to the home screen. Right above your Discord name should be your web browser’s name and a Screen Share icon, which looks like a monitor with an arrow pointing to the right. Click this icon to start sharing your screen. You should then be presented with a pop-up window with screen sharing settings such as voice channel, resolution, and frame rate. If you want to use Screen Share in 1080p at 60fps, you’ll need to subscribe to Discord Nitro , which costs $9.99 per month. Once you’ve configured your settings, click Get Started to start sharing your screen.
How to Fix Black Screen and Audio Issues When Streaming Netflix on Discord
You may encounter an issue where you see a black screen instead of the Netflix content you want to watch. To fix this, you need to disable hardware acceleration in Discord and your web browser. To disable hardware acceleration in the Discord app, open the app and click the gear icon next to your username in the bottom left corner. Then go to the Advanced section and you will see a toggle for Hardware Acceleration . Tap the switch so it turns gray with an X. A pop-up window will ask you to restart the Discord app; Click “OK” to do this.
To turn off hardware acceleration, open Chrome and go to Settings by clicking the three dots in the top right corner. Then go to System and click the hardware acceleration switch so it turns grey. You will also see a Restart button to restart Google Chrome. To turn off hardware acceleration in Firefox, open the app, click the hamburger menu in the top right corner, and select Settings . In the General section, scroll down until you see Performance; There should be two checkboxes: one for “Use recommended performance settings” and “Use hardware acceleration when available” . Then restart Firefox and that’s it.
How to Stream Netflix on Discord on Mobile
To stream Netflix on Discord on your mobile device, open the Discord and Netflix apps and sign in to your accounts. Next, go to the Discord app and select the service and voice channel you want to broadcast to. Enter the voice channel and click the green button that says “Join Voice” . Once you do this, you should see more options, including Share Screen . Click on it, open the Netflix app and start playing a movie or show.