Discord: How to screen share from your Netflix account
Netflix only allows account sharing using its premiumprofile sharing feature, so you’ll pay extra on top of your monthly subscription. This leaves only a few options to remotely stream your favorite shows and movies to family and friends. One of the best and most reliable options is hosting a Netflix watch party overDiscord, a social gamer and popular video calling app.
Discord has a handy option to stream your Netflix account using the screen share feature. You can host your favorite shows on PC and mobile without purchasing thebest streaming box. This guide walks you through how to screen share Netflix over Discord mobile and PC, the settings that enhance screen sharing, and tips for removing the common black screen problem.
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How to screen share Netflix over Discord on a desktop
You can use the Windows or Mac desktop app or the web browser version to screen share Netflix. Viewers can join on any device they own (provided they install the Discord app). Jumping into a hosted Netflix stream on mobile is a breeze.
You can also screen share during one-on-one voice calls and in your Discord groups.
How to stream Netflix over Discord without black screens
Your web browser settings are the most common reason you’ll see a black screen instead of the Netflix stream. First, check your web browser settings for hardware acceleration and turn offUse hardware accelerationto deactivate it. Then, relaunch your web browser and stream. Finally, retry the above steps. That should fix it.
Mozilla Firefox has an additional option, Use Recommended Performance Settings, to turn that setting off.
You may need to adjust your Discord user settings if you still see the black screen. Navigate to theDiscord user settings(the gear icon) in the lower-left corner. Under the app settings, clickAdvancedto ensure the toggle is off next toHardware Acceleration.
Turning off hardware acceleration only appears in the Discord desktop app.
The second method to avoid the black screen issues while streaming Netflix is to use Discord’s Add Game feature. To get started, visit your Discord user settings, navigate toRegistered Games, typeNetflix(the Netflix app must be running in the background), select the app in the drop-down menu, and clickAdd Game.
How to screen share Netflix on the Discord mobile app
you could screen share the Netflix app on mobile. You must install the Netflix app and the Discord app before proceeding. You’ll find the installation widgets below this section.
This tutorial uses an Android phone. The process for iPhone owners is similar. Make sure to install the recent versions of iOS, Discord, and the Netflix app.
Playing the stream within the Netflix app automatically starts the Netflix stream while you’re hosting screen share over Discord.
Join a Netflix watch party on Discord
If someone started a Netflix stream on Discord, and you want to join without being the host and Netflix account holder, the process is even easier. Here’s what you’ll do:
Netflix prohibits screen recording using third-party apps. Discord screen shares can only be viewed while live.
Only the host needs to own a Netflix account. As a viewer of the Discord screen share, you do not need your own Netflix account to view the stream.
How to enhance the stream Netflix experience
You can improve the streaming quality for your Netflix watch party sessions thanks to the limited options available. The first option requires setting up the voice channels inside a Discord server. After setting up these channels, navigate to thevoice channel settingsand selectregion override. Discord defaults to automatic, but you may need to manually select a server to centralize the location based on where everyone lives. There are four options for the US. These settings remain in effect until you select another option. Discord voice calls also have this option.
The second option works only if the acting Discord account host subscribes to Discord Nitro (a premium subscription-based service). Discord Nitro allows you to change the video quality for Discord streams, including streams greater than 720p video resolution and higher than the default 30 FPS (framerate). If you have the option, stream above the lowest (default) settings, provided your internet connection can also handle it, like 1080p with 60 FPS.
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Host a Netflix watch party instead of sharing your account
Even though hosting a watch party on Discord isn’t always convenient, it’s safe since it doesn’t involve sharing your Netflix account credentials. Not everyone can afford streaming services, so having the option to share with others adds a nice gesture and fun activity to look forward to.
Inviting your remote family and friends for a Discord watch party is a cost-effective way to share your Netflix account. Other streaming services, like Amazon, have jumped on the bandwagon by adding support with theirwatch parties on Amazon Prime Video, but everyone must have a subscription.
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