Netflix is the best application to watch popular movies, shows, originals, and much more content on Roku devices. The application comes pre-installed on most of the Roku devices. In fact, the latest models of Roku have a dedicated button on the remote control to launch the Netflix app quickly. If you can’t find the app on the Channels tile, you can install it from the Roku Channel Store easily. Upon installation, you need to link the app with your user account for streaming.
The following section will explain the procedure for watching Netflix content on Roku streaming devices.
| Compatibility | Yes | Add Channel |
| Category | Entertainment |
| What You Can Watch on Netflix | Movies, TV Shows, Series, Anime, and Documentaries |
| Website | https://www.netflix.com/ |
| Price | $6.99/month (Base Subscription) |
Note – This guide also applies to users who want to install the Netflix app on Smart TVs running on Roku OS.
How to Install Netflix App on Roku
Netflix is a premium service, and you need a membership to stream the content. So, head to the official site of Netflix and sign up for a premium subscription.
1. Turn on Roku and press the Home button on your remote.
2. Select the Streaming Channels from the left pane.
3. Next, navigate to Search Channels and select it.
4. Type Netflix using the virtual keyboard and search for it.
5. Choose Netflix from the suggestion list.
6. Click on Add channel and wait until the channel gets added.
7. Click on Go to Channel option to launch the Netflix app.
How to Activate and Watch Netflix on Roku
1. Launch the Netflix app and tap the Sign In option located at the bottom.
2. An activation website along with a numeric code and the QR Code will appear on the screen.
3. Visit the activation page (https://www.netflix.com/tv9) by using a browser on your smartphone or PC. You can also scan the QR code displayed on the screen. It will take you to the activation page automatically.
Note – If you want to log in directly, tap the Sign In with Remote option and enter the email address & password associated with the Netflix account.
4. Enter the code displayed on the Roku screen and click on Continue.
5. Sign in to your account, and the Netflix app on the Roku screen will refresh automatically to load the content.
6. Select and play the content you want to stream.
How to Update Netflix Channel on Roku
Keeping the Netflix app updated is essential to fix the temporary bugs within the app and stream the latest media content.
1. On the home screen of Roku, highlight the Netflix app and press the * key on your remote.
2. Choose Check for Updates and install the latest version (if available).
How to Log Out / Sign Out of Netflix on Roku
The steps to log out of your account from the Netflix app will vary based on the Roku model you’re using.
Roku 3 & higher models | Roku TV
- On the Netflix home screen, access the left-side menu bar.
- Move to the bottom and navigate to the right-side menu to tap the Get Help option. (If you can’t find Get Help, choose Settings).
- Click on Sign Out or tap on Yes to confirm the process.
Instead of accessing the Settings menu, you can use the following remote shortcut to access the Sign Out menu directly. After pressing the shortcut keys, choose Sign out → Start Over→ Reset/Deactivate.
Up → Up → Down → Down → Left → Right → Left → Right → Up → Up → Up → Up
Roku 2
- Go to the home screen of Roku.
- Navigate and highlight the Netflix app.
- Press the * key on your remote and choose Remove Channel.
- Confirm the deletion and install it again to sign in with your new account.
Roku 1
- Go to the Roku home screen and open Settings.
- Select Netflix Settings and tap the Deactivate this player from my Netflix account option.
- Confirm your deactivation.
Netflix Not Working on Roku – General Issues and Solutions
Sometimes, the Netflix application on your device may not work properly due to the following reasons.
- Poor internet connection
- Corrupted cache
- Temporary bugs on the device
- Outdated Netflix app or Roku firmware
Regardless of the issue, try the following solutions one after another to clear the issue.
- Try restarting your Roku device to clear the temporary bugs on your Roku.
- Try clearing the cache files on your Roku device.
- Update the software on your Roku device to eliminate the bugs from the last update.
- Try reinstalling the app on your Roku device.
- If the issue persists, reset your Roku and go through the setup process from scratch. After setting up the device, install the Netflix app again and configure the credentials.
Note – For detailed information, visit our article on how to fix Netflix not working on Roku and rectify the issue immediately.
FAQ
If you have subscribed to Netflix via Roku, you can cancel the subscription at any time by
→Highlight the Netflix app on the home screen.
→Press the * button on your remote.
→Choose the Cancel Subscription option.
You might have entered the wrong account credentials. Make sure to enter the credentials without any errors.
The slow internet connection might be the reason for Netflix not loading on Roku properly. So, ensure that the internet connection is strong and stable enough to load the media content.
No. Recently, Netflix has removed AirPlay support due to technical limitations.