Thanks to services such as Discord, you can now stream Netflix and other streaming services with your friends with no boundaries of time, or region. Yes, you can use Zoom to stream Netflix but the free version has a time limit. This brings up the rise of various watch parties that are more enjoyable. So, if you are planning to host a new watch party with your friends for a new movie or show on Netflix, this is the guide for you. Here you will find how to screen share Netflix on Discord.
Is it possible to Stream Netflix on Discord?
Yes, it is possible thanks to the ability of Discord. Discord is a powerful tool not just for managing community or interacting with others in the text, but also sharing screen and audio. And by using these abilities you can easily screen share Netflix on Discord, considering you have a Netflix subscription and Discord on your device.
How to Stream Netflix on Discord on PC
Screen sharing Netflix over Discord also lets you help friends who might not be able to watch a particular show in their region because of geo-restrictions. If the show or movie is available in your region, you can always offer to help out and have a watch party with your friends over Discord. And because Discord is very popular and free, everyone will be having an account over at Discord, and if not they can easily create an account. Here is our guide on how to screen share Netflix Shows and movies over Discord.
Prerequisites
Internet Connection Web Browser Netflix Account Discord Application
Setup Netflix and disable Hardware Acceleration
Setup Discord for Screen Share
Screen Share Netflix on Discord
Once you have set up the Discord, its time to go live on Discord with Netflix.
How to Stream Netflix on Discord via Android or iPhone
If you want to share Netflix on Discord through your Android phone or iPhone, you can follow this method. Yes its possible to stream Netflix on Discord for Android or iOS. Its quite simple.
Fix Black Screen Issue while streaming on Discord
Black screen is a common issue that most of the users face while streaming games or movies over Discord. There could be many reasons to the black screen issue. If this is happening with you as well, then you can follow these fixes to save your watchparty.
1. Disable Hardware Acceleration on Browser
This is a feature available on most of the browser. It uses GPU to stream or play videos for better quality. However it also messes with the service used to stream. This can be one of the reason why black screen is appearing and not the video that you want to stream. So make sure to turn off Hardware Acceleration from browsers settings. You can follow the guide mentioned in the first method. Make sure to restart your Browser after disabling HW acceleration.
2. Disable Hardware Acceleration on Discord App
The same feature is also available on Discord App. To disable it on Discord go to Settings > Advanced > Hardware Acceleration. Disable it by turning the toggle to Off. The Discord app will relaunch, if not relaunch manually.
3. Run Discord App as Administrator
Search for the Discord App on your Windows PC. Right click on the Discord App from the result and click on Run as Administrator.
4. Update Display Driver
If you haven’t update your display driver from a long time, this could be the reason for Black Screen issue on Discord. So make sure to update your display driver. You can check for updates in Device Manager.
5. Clear Discord App Cache
If trying above methods didn’t work, you can try clearning Discord cache from your PC. You can find the cache folder inside Roaming folder. Here’s a location example: C:\Users\ashub\AppData\Roaming\discord. So these are some fixes to get rid of black screen issue while streaming your Netflix or other content over Discord. This concludes our guide on how to stream Netflix on Discord via PC and Android/iPhone. We hope this guide has helped you and even motivated you in creating a streaming party with your friends in the comfort of your homes. If you have any doubts or queries, feel free to leave them in the comments below. Other Useful Guides:
