Solved: The Best Way to Airplay Netflix to TV/Mac from iPhone/iPad

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Emma
December 12, 2023

Finally Netflix has canceled AirPlay support. Although other video streaming services like Disney Plus, HBO Max, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video work just fine with AirPlay, it seems like Netflix just chooses to be stubborn.

Here’s the full statement from Netflix:

“We want to make sure our members have a great Netflix experience on any device they use. With AirPlay support rolling out to third-party devices, there isn’t a way for us to distinguish between devices (what is an Apple TV vs. what isn’t) or certify these experiences. Therefore, we have decided to discontinue Netflix AirPlay support to ensure our standard of quality for viewing is being met. Members can continue to access Netflix on the built-in app across Apple TV and other devices.”

However, provided you possess a Netflix subscription, you have the option to download the Netflix app onto your Apple TV for viewing—assuming, of course, that you own a newer model Apple TV that is compatible with the App Store.

If you don’t have a new Apple TV and still want to airplay Netflix on TV/Mac, here is an alternative – Download Netflix videos to MP4 and then airplay them to TV from Mac/iPhone.

Contents:

Part 1. Download Netflix movies and TV shows to MP4

Pazu Netflix Video Downloader is a professional desktop program to download Netflix videos on Mac and Windows without Netflix app. It can bypass the DRM from Netflix and download movies and TV shows from Netflix to MP4 and MKV. The downloaded video can be preserved in high quality as 1080p after a fast download process. Also, subtitles and audio tracks can be kept 100% the same as the original video.

Netflix video downloader

Netflix Video Downloader

Download Netflix movies & TV shows to MP4 with HD quality. 

  • Download movies & TV shows from Netflix.
  • Download video in 1080P.
  • Preserve audio tracks and subtitles.
  • Fast downloading speed.

Step 1. Launch Pazu Netflix Video Downloader

Log in your Netflix account. Click the key icon and enter your registration code to unlock the full version if you have purchased a registration. If you haven’t, go ahead with the free trial version.

Netflix video downloader

Step 2. Add Netflix movies/TV shows

Here we will take Mervel’s Daredevil as example. It contains 3 seasons, 39 episodes. Mervel’s 6 shows willbe removed from Netflix on Mar. 1, 2022. By downloading them with Pazu Netflix Video Downloader, you can save them to MP4 to your local drive and preserve them forever. Enter “Marvel’s” in the search field and click the search icon. You will see all shows in the list.

Download Netflix video to MP4

Step 3. Choose video format/quality

Click the gear icon to change 

  • Video format: MP4 or MKV
  • Video codec: H264 or H265
  • Audio language: English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese
  • Subtitle language: English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese
choose Netflix format

Step 4. Start to Download Netflix videos

Click Download icon on the right side.

As you can see from the screenshot, all episodes are checked by default. Netflix Video Downloader will help you download them app, no need to tap one by one.

select Netflix show episodes

Then click Download button on the right bottom corner. The downloading begins.

Download Netflix video on Mac

After downloading, click History and find the video in MP4 format. You can now transfer the downloaded videos to USB drive. Insert the USB drive to your TV’s USB port and watch them whenever you want.

After downloading Netflix movies to MP4, you can then easily airplay them to TV from Mac or iPhone/iPad.

Part 2. How to AirPlay Netflix from Mac to Apple TV or Smart TV?

  1. Connect your Mac and your TV to the same WiFi network.
  2. On your Mac, find the downloaded Netflix videos and play them with QuickTime Player or other video player.
  3. Click the AirPlay icon and choose your TV from the list of available devices.
  4. Now, you can airplay Netflix to your Apple TV or Smart TV and control with your Mac.

Part 3. How to AirPlay Netflix from iPhone to Apple TV/Smart TV?

  1. Transfer the downloaded Netflix movies to your iPhone/iPad from your Mac or Windows.
  2. Connect your iPhone/iPad and your TV to the same WiFi network.
  3. On your iPhone/iPad, find the downloaded Netflix videos and play them with built-in or other compatible video player.
  4. Click the AirPlay icon and choose your TV from the list of available devices.
  5. Now, you can airplay Netflix to your Apple TV or Smart TV and control with your iPhone/iPad.

If your TV doesn’t support AirPlay, connect your TV with Mac/Windows on which you downloaded Netflix videos to MP4 and play the video. Or transfer the downloaded videos to USB drive and play them from your TV’s USB port.