Have you got a Netflix subscription and feel the urge to enjoy your juicy movie on a TV screen?
If you are wondering how to go about it, you are in the right place.
Let’s face it; no one would like to watch Superman or Batman trailers with friends on a 15-inch screen. The best solution would be to cast the movie onto a big screen.
Most of the current TV’s have Netflix apps built-in and can be accessed with a remote. While not everyone may have that “Smart” TV, having one that has a Wi-Fi connection would be a great way to go. With this, you can easily cast your movie or media from your laptop or a PC.
For those whose TV’s have no Wi-Fi capabilities, you can be good to go with an HDMI cable. You only need to make sure you have some good space to place your laptop for a safe plugin.
For the lovers of horror movies, you don’t want to get a rush of adrenaline when viewing a small screen. You can stream horror movies of Netflix more conveniently on a big screen.
Let’s get the best ways to cast Netflix movies from a laptop.
The best way to Cast Netflix movies from your Laptop to a TV screen
You have two ways to cast your Netflix movies from your laptop; you can use your Google Chromecast or connect via HDMI.
Netflix is all easy. It gives you the ability not only to use your laptop to cast your movies, but you can also use your mobile device. That phone can also be used as a remote to your screen through Chromecast. Meaning, to enjoy your movies, you do need to have Netflix on your TV.
How to Cast Netflix Movies via external cable (HDMI port)
I bet you purchased your laptop about a few years ago. If so, then it must have a digital connector- some way of ensuring you can view your movies onto your TV screen.
You don’t need to be a tech pro to connect using an HDMI to cast Netflix movies from your laptop to a TV screen. You only need to be keen to identify what cable or adapter to use to connect, one that is needed for your TV configuration. In some instances, one may be confused about their connection type; you can check on your TV screen manuals.
In fact, most of the current TV’s have an HDMI connection. Same case with most Apple products. They have access to most of the streaming devices.
Is the HDMI cord expensive?
The price has to do with the versatility of the cable. You only need to make sure you get a high-quality cable.
How to cast Netflix movies via Chromecast
I bet you’ve got a Chromecast device connected to your device. A Chromecast is a device plugged into any TV with an HDMI port to help stream content from computers, phones etc., onto a big screen. All you need is a compatible device.
Good news!
No subscription is needed for you to use Chromecast. But you may be required to pay for its services to access Netflix.
Here is how to cast your Netflix movies
- Set up your Chromecast device. Some TV has an already built-in Chromecast; you only need to make sure it’s set up and ready for use. If you have bought a Chromecast, you need to plug it into an HDMI port on your TV screen.
- Plug Chromecast to the HDMI port. Ensure the power cable is also plugged into the USB port on your TV screen. If ready, switch on your TV and choose the right inputs.
- Prompt action to visit Chromecast may appear on your TV screen. Follow the steps to download and install it on your laptop.
- Sign in to Netflix, and click on the ‘More’ icon. You will see the ‘Cast’ icon. This may be on your TV screen’s upper or lower right side. Note that you will require broadband internet. You can use a wireless or wired internet.
- Your screen will display all the available devices ready for casting Netflix on your TV screen. Select your laptop and then select your favourite movie. Press play, and enjoy. Note that you can select fast forward or playback right from your laptop.
How much budget is needed for the Chromecast?
Chromecast is not costly. You can get a good one for AU$99, others go for as low as $50. If you go for an active fibre Optic HDMI cable, you can expect to spend slightly higher or lower $1 per foot.
Chromecast is the best way to tether devices to your TV screen. Besides, no tech knowledge is needed to install.
You can go for the Chromecast Ultra that supports 4K content. With this Chromecast, you only need to download the Netflix app onto your device. It doesn’t have an interface of its own. Once you have downloaded, you need to select Chromecast, and your TV will switch to it automatically.
A Netflix account supports more than one screen; you can enjoy watching via Chromecast. You can watch your movie on a laptop and at the same time watch it on an Android phone or tablet etc. Nevertheless, you have all the liberty to select the Chromecast of your choice. It’s incredibly cheap to stream movies from your laptop to your TV screen.
