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You can no longer cast Netflix from your phone to your TV.
Other streaming apps still offer the option.
Users quickly voiced their frustration online.
Netflix has quietly removed a feature that made it easier to browse content, and users aren't happy about the change.
For some time now, you've had the option to cast Netflix from your phone to your TV screen. It was a convenient option for people who were more comfortable navigating with their phone, or people who had lost the remote to their TV.
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Sometime over the past weeks, Netflix has taken away the option to cast from your phone. Earlier this year, Netflix limited the feature to users who were on higher, ad-free plans, but now it's gone for everyone regardless of plan.
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