Netflix is ending support for the ability to cast from mobile devices to multiple TVs. According to a help page viewed by Android Authority“Netflix no longer supports casting shows from mobile devices to most TVs and TV-streaming devices. You must use the remote that came with your TV or TV-streaming device to navigate Netflix.”
The company indicated that casting should still work with older Chromecast devices and TVs that support Google Cast, but only for users who are on an ad-free plan. However, if you have a Google TV streamer, Chromecast with Google TV, or a television running Android TV, casting to the Netflix app may no longer be an option.
Netflix appears to have been quietly turning off support for casting in recent weeks, as some users reported in mid-November that it was no longer an option for them. I have an ad-free Netflix plan and the latest version of the iOS app on my phone. Although I can still tap the Cast button, the app doesn’t list any devices for me to cast to, including my Android TV-powered television.
This is a disappointing move by Netflix as many people find it easier to find what they want to watch on the mobile app and then cast it to their TV. For example, if you snooze while watching something, it’s much faster to scroll through the episode or movie on a mobile device than on the TV app remote to get back to the point you last watched.
Engadget has asked Netflix why it is discontinuing support for casting on mobile devices. The company had previously ended AirPlay support in 2019 due to “technical limitations”.
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