Netflix is expanding its gaming initiative, first launched on mobile devices in 2021, to include mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Learn how to play Netflix on smart TV.Now the service is starting to expand its range of activities, allowing users to play directly on the TV. The feature is currently in beta testing, only available in the UK and Canada to select members. This means that not everyone has immediate access, but for those who want to try it, playing on the big screen is simple and easy.
Play Netflix games on your Smart TV Firstly, this procedure only works for people who meet the current criteria, that is, for those who are in the United Kingdom or Canada and have been selected for this beta test, which should arrive in Brazil shortly.
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Open the Netflix app Open the Netflix app on your compatible TV or streaming device. Check out the games section.
Select Game On the next screen, select the game you want to play. (Note that the image below shows some of the platform's games for mobile devices; only the Oxenfree and Molehew's Minig Adventure games are available on Smart TVs).
Connect your cell phone as a controller If you don't have a joystick for your Smart TV, you can use your smartphone. To do this, scan the QR code displayed on your TV to install and configure the Netflix Game Controller app (which is where you configure the Netflix app Game Controller. It should have been previously downloaded on your cell phone)
Start Playing Start a game using the app controls on your phone.
Currently, only two games are available for the following devices and TVs:
Amazon Fire TV (includes Fire TV Stick 4K) Chromecast with Google TV LG TVs Nvidia Shield Roku TV (devices and TVs) Samsung TVs Walmart ONN If you have one of these devices and are in a supported region, there's a good chance you'll be able to access the games. Other ways: Play on a Mac or PC, or mirror your mobile device to your TV.
For those who want to play on their computer, Netflix also plans to make games in the browser. The feature will be released “in the coming weeks”. Once you've done that, go to Netflix.com through a supported browser and find the games section.
Although the company has not said which browsers will work, it is likely that the most popular ones, such as Chrome, Edge and Firefox, will be supported.
With this new feature, Netflix expands its presence in the gaming world, providing a connected and accessible experience for mobile devices and larger screens.