Netflix Kills Casting From Phones

Netflix has removed nan expertise to formed shows and movies from phones to TVs, unless subscribers are utilizing older casting devices. An updated thief page connected Netflix’s website, first reported by Android Authority, says that nan streaming work “no longer supports casting shows from a mobile instrumentality to astir TVs and TV-streaming devices,” and alternatively directs users to navigate Netflix utilizing nan distant that came pinch their TV hardware.

The alteration seems to person rolled retired successful nan past fewer weeks, pinch one personification connected Reddit reporting that casting support was removed connected November 10th “with zero warning.” My workfellow Dom Preston besides recovered that while he was capable to formed to a TV from an older type of nan Netflix app, nan casting action was nary longer disposable aft nan app was updated.

Casting support is still disposable connected older Chromecast devices aliases TVs that support Google Cast natively, according to Netflix’s support page, but only for subscribers connected pricier ad-free plans, which commencement from $17.99 per month. Netflix users pinch an ad-supported subscription ($7.99 per month) will beryllium incapable to formed from their phones moreover if they ain bequest Chromecast devices.

The casting changes announced connected Netflix’s support page do not explicate why nan characteristic has been removed. It follows a akin move successful 2019 erstwhile Netflix removed AirPlay support, citing a desire to “ensure our modular of value for viewing is being met.” We person reached retired to Netflix for comment.