How to stream Netflix on discord? (Complete Guide)

Discord is great communication software and has voice call, video call, and texting options. This software lets its users get in touch with one another. It is a perfect fit for gamers; they can talk and coordinate while playing. It is a social forum where people create public or private servers in order to interact regarding their shared and desired interests. It has an amazing UI and great features of communication. Its voice chat is really efficient and is used by gamers to interact with one another while playing.

How to stream Netflix on discord?

Netflix is an amazing and efficient website that allows its users to watch television shows and movies whenever and how often they want. You have to get a subscription and you are ready to watch all of your favorite shows! You can use it on your mobile device, computer, smart TV, and any other digital media player.

If you are thinking about how to stream Netflix on discord, then you are at the right spot. Steps to stream Netflix on discord are mentioned down below. Let’s get started:

Step 1: Set up the Discord app

There are several ways through which you can access Discord such as smartphone, web browser, and PC. You need to have the discord app in order to stream Netflix on discord. Thus, the first step is to download the app from the official site and log in. If you are already having a Discord account, then you can utilize the QR code scanning method to log in.

Step 2: Disable Hardware Acceleration

In the next step, you need to disable hardware acceleration on your web browser. The reason for the same is that hardware acceleration may cause issues with the black screen while streaming Netflix on discord.

Step 3: Set up Netflix

The next step is to open Netflix and tap on the content that you want to stream. You can watch videos with your friends as well. You have to make sure that you have a good and stable connection to the internet along with a fast PC. Otherwise, you may go through issues of buffering. Once you have decided what you want to stream, you can move to the Discord app.

Step 4: Set up Discord Streaming

The next step is to set up Discord for streaming. You have to follow the mentioned steps to do so. Make sure you have installed the app beforehand.

• Open the Discord app and tap on the Settings icon present at the bottom.
• Choose “Activity status” on the next page. You would see the Activity status page with the message “ No game detected”.
• You have to click on Add icon at the bottom.
• Then you have to choose the browser where you have opened Netflix. Click on Add game
• In the next step, you have to open the server where you desire to stream Netflix.
• Go to the stream where you prefer to stream Netflix and tap on the Share screen button.
• Tap on Go live button and watch your Netflix watch party.

You will be able to stream Netflix on discord successfully.

Steps to stream Netflix on discord on Chromecast/PC

• The first step is to install the Discord app on your PC
• Next, you have to open a browser and log in to your Netflix account.
• Then go to the Discord app and go to your server.
• Then you have to go to the voice channel and tap on the Screen share icon.
• Select the browser on which you have to stream Netflix under the section of Applications
• Tap on Go live button
• You will be able to stream Netflix on discord successfully.

Stream your Netflix on discord mobile

You can easily stream Netflix on discord mobile by following mentioned steps. Go through them:

• You have to download the Netflix app and Discord app.
• Next, you have to log in to your Netflix
• Choose the Movie/show option in order to stream
• Next, open the Discord app.
• Select a Voice Channel > > .
• Share Screen 
• Go Live

You will be able to stream Netflix on discord mobile easily.

How to stream my Netflix on discord without a Black screen?

The issue of black screen is really common while you are streaming Netflix on Discord. However, it is very simple to solve this issue. You need to turn off hardware acceleration to solve the issue of the Black screen. Turning off the hardware setting on the Discord app will let users enjoy the streaming without going through the black screen issue. The steps to solve the issue of the black screens are mentioned down below:

• First, you need to launch the Discord app.
• Second, you have to click on the user settings option
• Tap on the Advanced tab under the app settings option
• Toggle off the hardware acceleration option in the right pane.
• You will get a confirmation screen for changing hardware acceleration. Tap on the Okay icon to turn off this setting

Stream Netflix on discord with sound

• Open the Netflix app from a web browser.
• The next step is to log in to your Netflix
• You also need to open the discord app sidewise
• Ensure that you have a reliable and good network connection.
• You will come across the settings option at the bottom left corner. Click on the Settings option.
• Then, you have to select the game activity option present on the menu bar from the left.
• You will get the option Add it on the top screen. Tap on this option.
• The next step is to choose the network that you want to add like Netflix
• You need to tap on Add game option after you select Netflix.
• Close the settings menu and go on the screen button that is visible on the bottom left of the screen.
• Now you have to select the browser window or the app you wish to stream on discord.
• You can also choose your preferable streaming settings.
• The next step is to select “Go Live” to start with the streaming service.
• Have fun streaming Netflix on discord with your friends.
• Double-tap on the screen to get a wider view.

stream Netflix on discord Microsoft edge

Before you think of streaming your Netflix on the discord mobile application, you should know that the discord mobile application does not stream Netflix on its platform due to DRM limitations. Howsoever, you can stream Netflix on your PC with the help of their website. To know how you can share your Netflix screen on discord, follow the steps below: 

• Download Discord

Download the official Discord application from their official site and sign in using the credential or by scanning the QR code on your mobile where your discord is logged in. Using of discord application on a PC is much more recommended than using its web version as the app provides compatibility and additional features to pace its working speed. 

• Disable Hardware Acceleration Microsoft Edge

Many users face issues while trying to stream Netflix on Discord, and one of them is the black screen. To avoid the issue of facing a black screen while streaming Netflix on discord, you need to disable hardware acceleration on the Microsoft Edge browser. To disable hardware acceleration on Microsoft Edge, follow the steps below:

1. Launch Microsoft Edge on your PC
2. On the top-right corner, click on the three dots
3. From the drop-down list, click on Settings
4. On the left-hand sidebar, search for the System tab
5. Click on the System Tab
6. A screen will pop up on the right
7. Disable the “Use hardware acceleration when available” toggle
8. Once you have disabled it, restart Microsoft Edge and stream your Netflix again

• Play Netflix and set it up on your Discord server

1. In your next step, you need to sign in to your Netflix account and keep ready your favorite movie to watch
2. Minimize the screen after selecting the movie you want to stream
3. Open your discord account
4. Click on Setting next to your username at the bottom left corner of the screen
5. On the left hand side bar, open the Settings tab
6. On your settings page, click on activity status and then click on the Add It button
7. You will then see the list of the apps running in your background, choose Microsoft Edge where you have logged in to your Netflix account, and click Add Game
8. Select the server where you want to stream your Netflix and the  click on Stream button available above your username
9. The streaming quality will be up to 720p at 30fps if you are not using Discord Nitro. For the Discord Nitro users, the streaming quality is marked at 1080p/60fps
10. Once your stream is selected and you have chosen the streaming quality, click on Go Live
11. When you want to end the watch party, you can just simply click on the End Call button, and your stream will end.

stream Netflix on discord opera

If you want to stream Netflix on discord through opera, firstly disable the Hardware Acceleration of your browser. 

To disable:

• Open Opera browser
• Go to Settings
• Click on Browser from the left-hand pane
• On your right screen, uncheck the Use hardware acceleration when available under the System tab
• Re-launch the browser to open your Netflix account under the changed effects

After the Hardware acceleration is disabled, you can now simply follow the steps of streaming your live screen on discord that is mentioned above.

stream Netflix on discord through chrome

Streaming Netflix on discord through chrome requires the same methodology. Just in here, the steps to disable the Hardware Acceleration on chrome might be different. To disable Hardware Acceleration on Google Chrome, follow the steps below:

• Launch Google Chrome and click on the three dots placed on the top right corner of the home screen
• Click on Settings
• On the left-hand side, search for the System option under the Advanced setting
• Click on System
• Toggle off the Use hardware acceleration when available button
• Restart the browser and log in to your Netflix

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