Teach you how to watch Netflix on TV

Netflix purchase and viewing

Introduction to Netflix

Netflix started by renting DVDs. Now its main business is to provide video streaming services and film distribution and production. Its market value has surpassed Disney. At present, the number of global subscribers has reached 220 million, and it has a good market share all over the world.

Netflix Plans and Subscriptions

Netflix payment is a subscription model, bindingOr use the mobile payment method to automatically deduct monthly fees. There are generally three package levels, which support up to one device/two devices/four devices online at the same time, and provide the highest normal resolution/high definition/ultra high definition resolution respectively. Although the package divisions in various countries and regions are basically the same as these three tiers, the price differences in different regions are large; for example, the prices of these three tiers of packages in the United States are $9.99, $13.99, and $17.99 respectively, while in the world Argentina, where prices are cheaper, is about $3, $4.5, and $6/month.

The following will explain in detail how to choose the region for Netflix account subscription and watch content in different regions.

 Account area 

The region where your Netflix account is located is determined by the IP address when you first registered.. If you use a US IP address when registering for the first time, the Netflix account will be in the US. The area where the account is located is only related to the monthly subscription fee that needs to be paid, and has nothing to do with the content that can be seen. If you want to switch to another region (for example, to a cheaper region), you need to stop the current subscription. After the current billing period ends, clear your browser cookies, log in with the IP address of the new region and re-subscribe, you can change the region where your account is located. . For specific tutorials, please refer to Netflix official website.

How to pay for Netflix 

Netflix has different prices and payment methods in different regions. Generally, it supports VISA/MasterCard credit cards. Most domestically issued VISA/MasterCards can be successfully bound. Some banks' credit cards may not be successfully bound. You need to try it before you know. so, You can subscribe to Netflix with a non-UnionPay-logoed full-currency credit card. When Netflix binds a payment method, it will deduct US$1 or its approximate equivalent in local currency to verify that the credit card is valid, and then it will show a charge failure or refund. After binding a payment method, Netflix is free for the first month. If you are not sure whether you need to use it, you can first bind the payment method and activate it to try it. If you don't need it, please be careful to cancel the subscription before the second month's payment, otherwise the payment will be automatically deducted.

Which region is the cheapest to sign up for Netflix? 

According to netizens’ summary of Netflix prices in nearly 200 countries list, the price in Argentina is the cheapest. For packages of the same level, the price is less than 1/2 of the price in the United States. If you have the time and energy to invest, you can try to register in Argentina. Under normal circumstances, you can choose to register in the US area or Hong Kong area.

If you register a Netflix account for the first time, switch the IP address in Argentina and then purchase it, you can see the cheaper price. If you have subscribed to other areas, you can terminate the subscription first and then use the Argentina area.Log in and switch regions. At the beginning of 2019, the cheapest region was Türkiye, and this site provides registration Netlifx Turkey Although the tutorials are different in different regions, the tutorials are similar and can be used as a reference.

If you are already subscribing to a non-Argentina region, you can choose to pause the subscription first. After the subscription expires, log in again using the IP address of Argentina, and then choose to subscribe.

Netflix restrictions on low-rate regions 

Because of the preferential rates, a large number of users in East and Southeast Asia use VPN to pretend to be Turkish users when registering accounts, but the actual viewing address is not in Turkey. Netflix has imposed restrictions on accounts in regions with lower rates. For example, registration in Turkey requires a local mobile phone number; even if the registration is successful, the account cannot watch content from Hong Kong, Thailand and other regions. Taiwan and Singapore are not affected for the time being.

Netflix content partitioning and subtitle issues

IP address and content viewed 

Netflix provides different content based on the user's IP address, regardless of the region where the account is located. If you register a US account, the content resources provided by Netflix will be different around the world, but you still need to use US dollars to pay for your subscription. This is the general reason. If there are proxies for multiple zones, if you change the IP address, the viewable content will change. It is not recommended to change frequently on the same device, as it will cause too many URL redirects. There is an exception in the viewing history , if this happens, please clear your browser cookies.

 Subtitle problem 

Support for Chinese subtitles is not consistent across Netflix regions. Almost all videos in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia, areas with a large number of Chinese people, support Chinese subtitles. There are fewer Chinese subtitles in the US and Japanese regions, and only new Netflix original series will support Chinese subtitles. For old dramas from a few years ago, there may be video resources in Hong Kong and the US, but there are no Chinese subtitles in the US. If you need Chinese subtitles to watch Netflix, the first option is to switch the proxy to the above-mentioned regions that support Chinese subtitles, or manually add subtitles/dual subtitles.

 How to add subtitles 

Method 1: If you need to add external subtitles, you can directly press the shortcut keys CTRL + SHIFT + ALT + T to add local subtitle files.

Method 2: Install Super Netflix  . The two methods are the same, and the plug-in only eliminates the need to remember the shortcut keys. When using external subtitles, there are restrictions on the subtitle format.

 Add Chinese subtitles to Netflix 

  • Available at Search keywords in web store and install them to display Dual subtitle plug-in.
  • You can also refer to this tutorial: Add Chinese subtitles to Netflix

A brief overview of Netflix’s various regions 

  • U.S. resources: about 4,000 movies, 2,000 titlesdrama. The data is updated in January 2021 and changes every month, the same below. Subtitles: Only Netflix original series have Chinese subtitles, most series do not have Chinese subtitles.
  • Port resources: about 3,000 movies and 2,000 TV series. Subtitles: Basically there are Chinese subtitles.
  • Japanese resources: about 4,000 movies and 2,000 TV series. Subtitles: There are basically no Chinese subtitles.
  • Singapore resources: about 4,000 movies and 2,000 TV series. Subtitles: Basically there are Chinese subtitles.
  • For more information about Netflix’s film and television resources and subscription prices in each region, you can view this website.

Devices to watch Netflix on

Watch Netflix on Windows

Netflix is available on Windows App/browser to watch Netflix.

Netflix Win10 app version supports up to 4K resolution. Search Netflix in the Windows store to install it. If you can't find it, it's probably because your store is in China. Please refer to Microsoft official tutorial Change zones. Because the general Shadowsocks proxy cannot UWP application to proxy, please use if necessary Clash Or refer to Minority Tutorial to configure.

You can watch Netflix on all browsers on the Windows platform. The browser supports up to 4K playback. Playing 4K also requires system, processor, graphics processor, and interface (external display). Please refer to Netflix Official help.

Chrome browser plays Netflix on Windows only supports up to 720P, many people are accustomed to using Chrome and can install Netflix1080 After plug-in, use the shortcut keys CTRL + SHIFT + ALT + S to force the resolution to the highest 1080P. When the plug-in is not installed, you cannot switch to 1080P using shortcut keys.

 Some browser shortcuts for using Netflix 

CTRL + SHIFT + ALT + T can add local subtitle files

CTRL + SHIFT + ALT + D to view the current resolution

CTRL + SHIFT + ALT + S can force the resolution to be changed; when changing the resolution, the left side is the sound bit rate, the middle is the video bit rate, and the right side is the CDN speed. Just select the maximum value.

Watch Netflix on your MacOS device

Netflix can be watched on all browsers. The Safari browser under MacOS can support 4K video playback if the following conditions are met. In other cases, it only supports up to 1080P.

  • The hardware is released after 2018 and contains T2 chips.New product;
  • The system is macOS Big Sur and above;
  • The browser version is Safari 14 and above;

Due to DRM issues, the Chrome browser only supports up to 720P when playing Netflix on macOS. Many people are accustomed to using Chrome and can install it. Netflix1080 After plug-in, use the shortcut keys CTRL + SHIFT + ALT + S to force the resolution to the highest 1080P. When the plug-in is not installed, you cannot switch to 1080P using shortcut keys.

Watch Netflix on your Android device

speaking of Speaking of Android devices, you first need to understand that most domestic Android devices cannot play high-definition Netflix videos, and most likely cannot even reach 480P. Almost all domestic mobile phones sold in China do not have DRM certification. DRM certification is Digital Rights Management. Without further explanation, it means that DRM-certified devices can play high-definition videos; while uncertified devices, even if the hardware supports it, cannot play high-definition videos to prevent high-definition resources from being recorded. Pirate out. This is a certification reached by several major foreign manufacturers in order to protect copyright. DRM certification has mixed reviews, but it has become a norm abroad.

Netflix does not offer HD playback on devices that are not DRM certified. Netflix’s official help tutorial lists those that support HD and HDR Android devices. If you have an Android device, you need to check the status of your model first. If there is no record, there is a high probability that it will not be able to play high-definition videos.

If the Android device is Netflix cannot be found on Play, please switch your Play account to a non-China region. If you still can't find it after changing regions, it's probably because there is no DRM certification or the DRM level is low. Automatically not displayed. Please try at APKMirror / APK pure Download the Netflix client.

If your device supports Netflix HD playback, but it's still not clear enough. Please check whether the network is stable and you need to account settings Switch to the highest resolution. Netflix on Android will provide an appropriate resolution based on network conditions and user settings, and cannot be switched manually.

Version download address:https://netflix-inc-netflix.cn.uptodown.com/android/download

Watch Netflix on iOS devices

On iOS if Netflix cannot be found, please use another non-China account to log in to the App Store to download. Because Netflix does not operate in China, it is not listed on the Chinese App Store.

iOS devices are very worry-free. After installing the client, you can use it with a suitable agent. All iOS devices have the highest standards of DRM certification and can play Netflix in high definition. But in fact, Netflix has different versions of / /iPad supports different maximum resolutions. The highest streaming resolution supported by iPhone X, XS and XS Max is 1080p, while lower-end or older devices such as XR support up to 720p. In general, the highest streaming media playback resolution supported by iPad is 720p, and the highest supported resolution is 1080p on iPad with Retina display.

Watch Netflix on Apple TV

Apple TV does not support proxies. Using Netflix on Apple TV requires configuring a scientific Internet environment on the router, or using special software such as Surge for gateway proxy.

Watch Netflix on TV boxes like Android TV

When it comes to playing Netflix, the standards for TV boxes are stricter than the DRM certification above. Devices must be Netflix certified to properly install and play Netflix. The equipment commonly used in China includes Chromecast series, Mi Box international version, Shield TV international version .

Xiaomi box international version

Because there is no Netflix ESN code, crack/flash the international versionThe later domestic version of Xiaomi Mi Box still cannot play Netflix. This may be one reason why the international version of Xiaomi Mi Box has similar hardware to the domestic version, but the price is much higher.

The international version of Xiaomi Mi Box needs to log in to a Google account when it is turned on for the first time, and the Wi-Fi proxy cannot be modified at this time, which means that a scientific Internet environment is required when it is turned on for the first time. After booting, you can install the latest version of shadowsocks that has been optimized for Android TV as a proxy. able to pass Google Play or APK Mirror  Go ahead and download, not much expansion here.

Shield TV

The National Bank Shield TV purchased on JD.com contains an ESN code. You can directly install the Netflix TV version and use it without flashing. The APK installation package can be found at APK Mirror Download)

FAQ

Below is a summary of frequently asked questions.

FAQ1: Which network can I watch Netflix on? Why did I buy it/ XX prompts that there is an agent 

Netflix blocks most IP addresses from IDC. If you purchase a VPN service, you need to contact customer service to confirm that there is a similar service with a streaming IP that can watch Netflix.

In GCP (Google Platform) GGC (gisgiscloud) Vultr DigitalOcean BanwagonHost and other mainstream service providers cannot watch Netflix after installing a proxy.

The IP addresses of some niche sellers may not be included in Netflix's blacklist, but the purchase cost and maintenance cost are not low. It is still recommended to buy a monthly payment airport to be safe.

FAQ2: Why can my mobile phone/TV/box use a proxy to watch normally, but other devices on the same network cannot? 

It may be a network problem, it may be a device problem.

  • The proxy rules are incomplete and can be verified by turning on the global mode. Or use the strategy of whitelisting only mainland Chinese addresses.
  • There is a load balancing option in the Windows shadowsocks client settings, which is based onThe situation is automatically selected, be careful not to check it.
    • For equipment issues, please browse FAQ4 FAQ5.

FAQ3: How to download Netflix client? Why can’t I find it? 

  • The Windows Store needs to switch to the US area
  • The app store of iOS devices needs to be switched to a non-China region
  • Android devices with Google play accounts outside of China can generally download. There may be cases where the device model is not recognized and root devices cannot download. You can go to apkmirror Download the latest installation package
  • Android box devices can go to apkmirror After downloading the installation package, import and install it.

FAQ4: There is no problem with the agent and the software has been installed. Why does my box/mobile phone prompt an error code? 

  • Many domestic mobile phones may not have DRM certification. DRM certification is Digital Rights Management. Without further explanation, it means that DRM-certified devices can play high-definition videos; while uncertified devices, even if the hardware supports it, cannot play copyrighted high-definition content, preventing High-definition resources are recorded and pirated. Netflix does not offer HD playback on devices that are not DRM certified.
  • The latest version of Netflix  possible  Rooted android devices are not supported and have not been verified.
  • The situation is more complicated with boxes, where the device must be Netflix certified in order to properly install and play Netflix. The mainstream devices used in China include Apple TV, Chromecast series, Mi Box international version, Shield TV international version/licensed. It is still not possible to root and crack the domestic version of Xiaomi Mi Box, and other foreign trade boxes will most likely not be able to play high-definition Netflix.
  • Some foreign brands such as Sony can install and use Netflix on TVs using the Android TV system.

FAQ5: Why can’t I watch Netflix in HD?

  • Make sure your package is the most expensive of the three. The cheapest one can watch 480P, the middle-priced one can watch 720P 1080P, and the most expensive one can watch 4K
  • Make sure your internet speed is fast enough
  • Netflix has requirements for device processors capable of playing HD/4K, please check Official website help
    • For Windows platform, please use edge browser or Windows 10 APP; Chrome only supports up to 720P and can be installed Netflix 1080P Plug-in crack
    • For macOS platform, please use Safari browser; Chrome only supports up to 720P and can be installed Netflix 1080P Plug-in crack
    • iOS platform, no one has ever encountered this problem before
    • Android platform, please consider the DRM issues mentioned in 1.4

FAQ6: How to buy Netflix at the cheapest price 

Türkiye area, please check the tutorial  Briefly describe the process of registering for Netflix in Turkey 

The shared rental price is about 15 yuan/month. If the price is lower than this, please consider carefully. It is recommended that several people who rent together join the Alipay group through the link, and the group owner will receive payment on a monthly/quarterly basis. Try not to pay annually. Even if annual payment is negotiated, please pay annually after the first month’s free period. Please pay attention to protecting personal privacy when renting together.

FAQ7: Which agent is easier to use? 

It is recommended to choose an official website domain name that looks more formal and supports monthly payment services. You can choose an affordable package first. If you don’t know how much data you use in a month, you can check Netflix first. Approximately how much traffic is consumed per hour Make a decision later.

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