How to Watch Netflix on Your Mac

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Grace
August 26, 2024

Can you watch Netflix on Mac? Technically, yes. You can watch Netflix on any internet-connected device with the Netflix app or a web browser. But what about Mac specifically? Is there a dedicated Netflix app for macOS? And can you download Netflix content to your Mac? Let’s dive into the details.

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Is There a Netflix App for Mac?

Unfortunately, Netflix does not offer an official desktop application for MacOS at this time. You can only find the Netflix app on the App Store for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV.

Can You Watch Netflix on Mac with AirPlay?

Regrettably, you cannot use AirPlay to stream Netflix from your iPhone or iPad to a Mac anymore. Netflix discontinued AirPlay support in 2019 due to difficulties to maintain consistent quality standards and prevent unauthorized sharing of content.

How to Watch Netflix on Mac?

While macOS doesn’t have a dedicated Netflix app, you can still enjoy your favorite shows and movies on your Mac computer using a web browser. Here’s how:

Here’s what you need:

  • A Mac running macOS 10.15 Catalina or later (check your System Preferences for details).
  • A recent version of your preferred web browser (Safari, Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Opera) for optimal performance.

Follow these steps to watch Netflix on your Mac:

  1. Visit netflix.com on the web browser.
  2. Click Sign In in the top right corner.
  3. Use your Netflix account and password to sign in.
  4. You’re ready to browse, select, and stream your favorite Netflix content!

How to subscribe to Netflix:

  1. Go to netflix.com/signup and choose a plan.
  2. Create a Netflix account by entering your email address and a password.
  3. Enter a payment method and complete subscribing to Netflix.
choose-netflix-plan

How to Watch Netflix Offline on Mac?

Netflix lets you download TV shows and movies for offline viewing on mobile devices like Android phones and tablets, iPhones and iPads, Amazon Fire tablets, and Google Chromebooks with the Google Play Store. Unfortunately, you can’t download Netflix content directly on Windows or Mac computers, even though there’s a Netflix app for Windows.

There’s no official Netflix app for macOS, so downloading Netflix content directly to your Mac isn’t possible. But there’s a solution! With Pazu Netflix Video Downloader, you can download Netflix titles in MP4 format for offline viewing on your Mac.

Pazu Netflix Video Downloader is a desktop program designed for Netflix users, offering the ability to download Netflix videos on both Mac and Windows without the need for the Netflix app. It can bypass Netflix’s DRM protection and convert movies and TV shows into MP4 and MKV formats. The converted files are preserved in high quality, up to 1080p, and maintain the original subtitles and audio tracks. Furthermore, it eliminates all Netflix download limitations, including expiration constraints and device restrictions. This means you can effortlessly transfer Netflix videos to MP4, regardless of your plan, and enjoy them on any compatible device.

Netflix video downloader

Netflix Video Downloader

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

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

Step 1. Launch Pazu Netflix Video Downloader

Download, install, and launch Pazu Netflix Video Downloader on your Mac or Windows. Log in to your Netflix account.

If you have purchased a registration, click the key icon and enter the registration code to unlock the full version of the downloader. Otherwise, proceed with the free trial version.

Netflix video downloader

Step 2. Choose video format/quality

Click the gear icon on the top right corner to choose the video formats and settings such as:

  • 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
download settings

Step 3. Add Netflix movies/TV shows

Enter the name of a show or movie in the search bar to find what you want to download from Netflix.

search a netflix title

Step 4. Start to Download Netflix videos

Click the Download icon on the right of the title you want to download.

If you are downloading a TV show, all episodes are added to the download list by default. Uncheck those episodes you don’t want to download if there are any.

select-episode

You can also click the three lines and gear icon to choose audio/subtitle languages for each episode. To close the window, click the OK button.

episode-settings

Click the Download button on the bottom right corner. The downloading begins.

Download-netflix-videos

Step 5. Find Downloaded Netflix videos

After downloading, click History and find the video in MP4 format. You can now transfer the downloaded videos and watch them whenever you want.

Find Netflix Downloads

Conclusion

Since there is no dedicated Netflix app for Mac, you’ll need to stream Netflix content through a web browser on your Mac. If you want to download Netflix titles to your Mac computer, we recommend Pazu Netflix Video Downloader. This reliable and efficient tool can convert Netflix movies & TV shows to MP4 with HD quality on your Mac or PC.

To get started, download and install the software now.