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<\/a><\/p>\nIn this post, I\u2019ll try and list out all the possible ways you can watch Netflix on your TV instead of just on your computer. Netflix also has a page<\/a> where they list every device that supports their service.<\/p>\n Probably the most straightforward and cheapest way to stream Netflix onto your TV is to use a cable and simply connect your laptop or desktop to your TV! Depending on the type of computer you have, you can use a VGA, S-Video, DVI, or HDMI connection to do this.<\/p>\n I would highly recommend using only a DVI or HDMI connection as the other two are very old and will not look nearly as nice.<\/p>\n Make sure to read our previous article on how to connect a laptop to a TV<\/a> to get started. Using this method also allows you to watch all kinds of web videos on your HDTV rather than just on your computer.<\/p>\n So if you watch a lot of videos from sites other than YouTube, Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon Instant Video, then this is a really good option.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re planning on buying a new HDTV or you recently bought one, it may already support Netflix streaming! This means you simply type in your Netflix account details, connect your HDTV to the Internet and you\u2019re done!<\/p>\n Currently, Netflix streaming on HDTV\u2019s is supported by LG, Samsung, Sanyo, Sony, Vizio, Panasonic and \u00a0many more. Just make sure there is a logo on the TV that says Instant Streaming Ready or Smart TV.<\/p>\n In addition, this is currently the only way to watch 4K content on your 4K HDTV\u00a0via Netflix. Note that you also have to upgrade your Netflix plan to support Ultra-HD in order to get the full 4K resolution on your TV.<\/p>\n In addition to HDTVs, there are a whole slew of Blu-ray players that support Netflix streaming. Of course, you have to either connect a LAN cable to your Blu-ray player or buy a wireless dongle if you want it to connect to your wireless network.<\/p>\n Just about everyone supports Netflix now including Insignia, LG, Panasonic, Philips, Pioneer, Samsung, Sony, Toshiba, Yamaha, and Vizio.<\/p>\n If you already have a HDTV and a Blu-ray player and neither supports Netflix streaming, you can buy a streaming player. Here you have many options and the prices are much cheaper than getting a new TV or a Blu-ray player.<\/p>\n The new Apple TV (4th generation) comes with tvOS and costs either $149 or $199. If you don’t care for all of the new features, you can still get the 3rd generation Apple TV for only $69.<\/p>\n If that\u2019s not for you, check out the Google Chromecast, which is $35 and works very well. Other popular devices that support Netflix include the Amazon Fire, NVidia Shield, and the Nexus Player.<\/p>\n Another good\u00a0alternative is the Roku streaming player which starts at $49 and goes up to $129. Lastly,\u00a0if you have a TiVo DVR, you can stream Netflix via the DVR to your HDTV.<\/p>\nConnect Computer to TV<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nGoogle Chromecast, Apple TV, Roku Player, TiVo<\/h2>\n
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