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Netflix quietly killed casting from phones (Updated)

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Joe Maring / Android Authority

TL;DR Netflix has removed support for casting from its mobile apps to most TVs, including Chromecast with Google TV and Google TV Streamer devices.

Casting will now only work on older Chromecast models without remotes and TVs with Google Cast.

The change applies regardless of whether you’re on an ad-supported or ad-free Netflix plan.

Update: December 2, 2025 (12:07 AM ET): We’ve updated the article with new details about specific devices that support Netflix casting. Netflix added these details to its help section after this article was first published. The facts don’t change. You still can’t cast Netflix from a mobile app to most TVs and streaming devices. It’s just that we now know the devices that continue to support Netflix casting. Original article: December 1, 2025 (01:24 AM ET): Netflix has quietly removed the ability to cast content from its mobile app to most TVs and streaming devices, leaving many Chromecast with Google TV and Google TV Streamer users frustrated. The change appears to have rolled out recently, and users began spotting the missing Cast button in the Netflix app over the past few weeks.

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Many users prefer casting Netflix from their phones for easier navigation and control. But according to a newly updated help page from Netflix, that’s no longer an option on most modern smart TVs and streaming devices: Netflix no longer supports casting shows from a mobile device to most TVs and TV-streaming devices. You’ll need to use the remote that came with your TV or TV-streaming device to navigate Netflix

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The streaming service once again updated the page on December 1 after this story was first published to specify that it only supports casting to the following devices: Chromecast 3rd gen or older (did not come with a physical remote)

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