Netflix is expanding its gaming initiative, initially launched for mobile devices in 2021, to be accessible on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Learn how to play Netflix games on Smart TV.Now the service has started to expand its scope of action, allowing users to play directly on the TV. This feature is currently in beta testing, only available to select members in the UK and Canada. This means that not everyone will have immediate access, but for those who can try it, it becomes increasingly easier to play on the big screen.
Playing Netflix games on your Smart TV Firstly, this method only works for those who meet the current criteria, that is, those who are in the United Kingdom or Canada and have been selected for this beta test to reach Brazil. brief
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Open the Netflix app Open the Netflix app on your compatible TV or streaming device. Look for the games section.
Select Game On the next screen, select the game you want to play. (Note that the image below shows several games on the platform, for mobile devices, only the Oxenfree and Molehew's Minig Adventure games are available on smart TVs).
Connect your cell phone as a control If your smart TV does not have a suitable joystick, 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. (must be downloaded in advance on your cell phone)
Start playing Start playing using the app controls on your phone.
Currently, only two games are available for the following devices and TVs:
Amazon Fire TV (including Fire TV Stick 4K) Google TV with Chromecast 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 can access the games. Alternatives: Play on a Mac or PC, or mirror your mobile device to your TV.
For those who prefer to play on computers, Netflix also plans to make games available in browsers. This feature will be available “in the coming weeks.” Once available, go to Netflix.com through a supported browser and locate the Games section.
While the company hasn't yet specified which browsers it will work with, it's likely to support the most popular ones like Chrome, Edge, and Firefox.
With this new feature, Netflix expands its presence in the gaming world, providing a connected and accessible experience for both mobile devices and large screens.