Watching Netflix while cooking, showering, or even working is the way everyone consumes content nowadays. What if your iPhone, MacBook, & iPad aren’t enough? Can you watch Netflix on Apple Watch? Well, even if you could, it’s not the ideal way to watch your favorite crime-drama series.
If you’ve already tried it, you know it’s possible, and you know it’s a hassle.
Before I map out the steps on how to watch Netflix on Apple Watch, keep in mind you can’t download the Netflix app to Apple Watch, but you can still watch Netflix on your Apple Watch. Confusing?
If you think logically, the answer isn’t that tough. You can stream Netflix on Apple Watch with your watch’s browser. Apart from that, there are some other ways you can try too.
Let’s get started with this guide on watching Netflix on the most inconvenient possible device, i.e., Apple Watch.
How to Watch Netflix on Apple Watch?
There are ONLY 2 ways to stream Netflix on Apple Watch. Netflix doesn’t have a native app for Apple Watch, and most likely, there won’t be an app in the future.
So, how do you stream Netflix on your Apple Watch? Let’s go through both options.
1. Use Apple Watch’s Browser
This option would work best if you have any of the latest Apple Watch series (9, 10, or Ultra 2). The latest devices offer improved hardware and software. Especially the enhanced browser, which we’ll need.
But, you’ll have to jump through some very small hoops to find the browser on your Apple Watch.
The only way you can use the Browser is by using Siri. If you’re adamant about watching Netflix on my Apple Watch and don’t mind the poor user experience, this is the way.
Here are the steps:
- Press and hold the digital crown on your Apple Watch.
- When Siri responds, say, “Hey Siri, open Netflix.com/Go to Netflix.com.”
- Scroll down to the webpage and open the website.
- Once you’re on the Netflix home page, log in to your account.
You can now watch Netflix on your Apple Watch.
2. Mirror iPhone to Your Apple Watch
The second way to watch Netflix on your Apple Watch is complicated. With this method, you will 100% be able to watch Netflix on your Apple Watch. But, you’ll have to use both your iPhone & your Apple Watch.
You’ll need a smart TV or laptop, an Apple Watch, and an iPhone.
That’s a lot of devices, but it’s the perfect requirement if you can’t get your Apple Watch browser to stream Netflix.
Use your iPhone as the streaming/casting device and your Apple Watch as the viewing object.
The setup is fairly easy; almost everyone with basic technical knowledge can do it. Your Apple Watch has a feature that allows you to connect to the iPhone’s camera.
- Open Netflix on your laptop or smart television.
- Choose the movie you want to see and select the “Play” option.
- Open the camera app on your iPhone and position it to face your laptop or television.
- Launch the watchOS camera on your Apple Watch.
- Mirror the content your iPhone’s camera sees to your Apple Watch.
Is It Worth Watching Netflix on an Apple Watch?
Now you know how to watch Netflix on Apple Watch, it’s time to ask yourself, is it really worth it?
If you can already watch Netflix on your iPhone, Laptop, or Smart TV, what’s the point of going through the effort of watching it on your Apple Watch?
The fact that Netflix already doesn’t have an app for Apple Watch should make it clear.
Can You Watch Movies on an Apple Watch?
The Apple Watch is full of surprises and allows you to do things you never thought of. You can send texts, answer calls, and even play games, but there’s no streaming option.
So, can you watch movies on an Apple Watch?
If you manage to stream Netflix on your Apple Watch, then yes, you’ll be able to watch movies.
You can also try watching videos on iMessage. It’s super complicated, most likely you won’t ever do it, but hey, here’s some information you may want to tell your friends during the next get-together. Here are the steps:
- You will need to send someone a video or movie clip with your text message. Or, you can send yourself the text using your iPhone with the video or movie clip attached.
- Click on the video on your Apple Watch to finally see the video.
Also Read: How to Send Heartbeat on Apple Watch?
Can You Play YouTube on an Apple Watch?
You can install some third-party apps on your Apple Watch to play YouTube, but it’s not something we recommend.
You can’t precisely play YouTube on your Apple Watch, but you can play specific videos.
Here are the steps you need to follow:
- Open the YouTube video you want to play on your iPhone.
- Click on the Share button under the video.
- Copy the video link.
- Send an iMessage to yourself and attach the video link in the text.
- Open the message on your Apple Watch and click on the embedded video to watch it.
FAQs
1. Can I watch Netflix on my Apple Watch?
Netflix doesn’t have an official Apple Watch app, so streaming it becomes tricky. But it’s not impossible. So the answer to how to get Netflix on Apple Watch is complicated.
You can either:
- Use Apple Watch’s web browser to stream Netflix.
- Use the iPhone’s camera to connect to the Apple Watch and watch Netflix.
2. Is it worth watching Netflix on an Apple Watch?
Now that you have an answer to how to watch Netflix on Apple Watch, it isn’t worth it going through so much effort.
You must jump through so many hoops to watch the content on a tiny screen. It’s better to watch the content on an iPhone, a Laptop, or a smart TV.
