Some televisions that came on the market more than a decade ago have stopped being compatible with the official Netflix application due to update problems or hardware limitations, which has forced users to look for legal and simple alternatives to continue enjoying the content of the platform on their big screens.
Among the most practical are the use of external streaming devices, HDMI cable connections from computers and the use of video game consoles, which offer accessible solutions to avoid technical limitations.
In this way, several practical options are presented to continue watching Netflix content on the television, without having to have the app installed directly.
One of the most popular and effective solutions is to use external streaming devices. These devices allow you to access Netflix and other streaming content platforms through an HDMI connection. Among the most used devices are:
- Chromecast the Google: With this device, it is possible to cast Netflix content from a phone, tablet or computer directly to the TV. You only need to have the Netflix application installed on the sending device and press the “Transmit” button.
- Amazon Fire TV Stick: This device turns any television with HDMI input into a streaming platform. Simply download the Netflix app from the integrated store and log in to your account.
- Roku Streaming Stick: Roku offers a simple and fast interface that allows you to download applications like Netflix and watch content on your TV.
- Apple TV: Apple device users can use Apple TV to seamlessly access Netflix and other streaming platforms, using their remote control and the app store.
All of these devices are easy to set up, portable and work on any TV with HDMI input, which makes them a versatile alternative.
Another practical option is to connect a cell phone directly to the TV using an HDMI cable. This method is compatible with most smartphones and does not require installing any applications on the TV. To carry it out, it is necessary:
- Have an HDMI adapter compatible with your phone (USB-C to HDMI for modern Android devices or Lightning to HDMI for iPhone).
- Connect the HDMI cable to the adapter and then to the television.
- Select the corresponding HDMI input on the TV.
- Open the Netflix app on your phone and play the content.
Using a laptop is a simple and efficient solution to watching Netflix on your TV. All you need is an HDMI cable and a computer with access to the platform through a browser or the desktop application. The steps are as follows:
- Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the computer and the other end to the TV.
- Set up the HDMI input on the TV.
- Open Netflix on your computer and play the desired content.
The TV will work as an external screenwhich allows you to watch Netflix series and movies with the same image quality that your computer offers.
Video game consoles are also a valid alternative to access Netflix on televisions that do not have the application installed. Both the latest and previous generation consoles offer access to application stores, where it is possible to download Netflix. Among the supported consoles are:
- PlayStation 4 y 5
- Xbox One, Series X y Series S
- Nintendo Switch (although in this case Netflix is not available natively in all regions)
For its part, it is only necessary to download the application, log in with your personal Netflix account and use the console as a streaming platform.
