How to Watch Netflix Offline [All Devices]

Part 1. What You Need to Watch Netflix Offline

Netflix's offline viewing feature has revolutionized how subscribers binge their favorite movies and TV shows. With this feature, Netflix subscribers can download select titles and watch Netflix offline, meaning without an internet connection.

Netflix Subscription Requirements

Supported Devices for Offline Viewing (No Web Browsers)

To take advantage of Netflix's offline feature, you'll need two key things: the Netflix app installed on your device and an active subscription. These are essential for creating new downloads or accessing previously downloaded content. It's worth noting that not all titles are available for download; Netflix periodically updates its library to include titles eligible for offline viewing.

Important Limitations and Download Rules

Even with an active subscription and supported device, downloaded content has limitations, such as expiration dates. You'll need to re-download some titles to continue watching Netflix offline.

Part 2. How to Download Netflix for Offline Viewing on Windows 10/11 PC (Official App)

For Windows users, downloading Netflix on PC for offline viewing is simple via the Netflix app from the Microsoft Store. Follow these steps to enjoy Netflix offline:

Step 1 Head to the Microsoft Store on your Windows 10/11 device.

Step 2 Search for "Netflix" in the search bar, and click "Install" to get the app.

Step 3 Once the app is installed, open it from your Start menu or desktop.Use the search bar at the top to find the show or movie you want to download.Click on the title when it shows up in the search results to open its details.

Step 4 Look for the download icon (a downward arrow) near the play button. For TV shows, click the download next to the episode you want to watch offline. Click on the download icon to start the download process.

Step 5You'll be asked to choose between Standard or High. Pick your preferred quality and hit "Download."

Step 6To find your downloaded content, go to the "My Downloads" section at the bottom of the app. In "My Downloads," you'll see a list of all your downloaded titles. Click on the show or movie you want to watch offline.

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Part 3. How to Download Netflix for Offline Viewing on iPhone or iPad (Official App)

If you are an iOS user, you can easily access Netflix's offline feature using the native Netflix app. Just download the Netflix app from the App Store and use the download function. You can watch Netflix offline anywhere and anytime.

Step 1 Head to the App Store (for iOS) on your iPhone or iPad.

Step 2 Search for "Netflix" in the search bar, then download and install the app.

Step 3 Once the app is installed, open it from your home screen or app drawer.

Step 4 Use the search bar at the top to find the show or movie you want to download.

Step 5 Tap on the title when it shows up in the search results to open its details.

Step 6 Look for the download icon (a downward arrow) located near the play button. Tap "Download."

Step 7 To find your downloaded content, navigate to the "Downloads" section within the app. In the "Downloads" section, you'll see a list of all your downloaded titles. Access your downloads in the "Downloads" section for offline viewing.

Part 4. How to Download Netflix for Offline Viewing on Android Phone or Tablet (Official App)

To download Netflix movies or TV shows on your Android Phone or Tablet, just open your Netflix app and follow the steps below:

Step 1 Head to the Google Play Store (for Android) on your device. Search for "Netflix" in the search bar, then download and install the app.

Step 2 Once the app is installed, open it from your home screen or app drawer. Use the search bar at the top to find the show or movie you want to download. Tap on the title when it shows up in the search results to open its details.

Step 3 Look for the download icon (a downward arrow) located near the play button. For TV shows, Android users can tap "Download Season" to download all episodes of a series at once. Tap "Download."

Step 4 To find your downloaded content, navigate to the "Downloads" section within the app. In the "Downloads" section, you'll see a list of all your downloaded titles. Access your downloads in the "Downloads" section for offline viewing.

Part 5. How to Download Netflix for Offline Viewing on Amazon Fire Tablet (Official App)

If you are an Amazon Fire tablet user, you can also download Netflix offline using the official app. Whether you want to spend a boring time on a plane by downloading Netflix offline, or you want to download Netflix offline to save your mobile data fees, the step-by-step guide is as follows:

Step 1 Open the Amazon Appstore on your Fire Tablet, search for "Netflix," and tap "Download" to install it.

Step 2 Open the Netflix app and sign in with your account details. Browse the app for a movie or TV show. Look for titles marked as "Available for Download" by tapping Categories > Available for Download.

Step 3 Tap on the title you want. On the movie's page, tap the Download icon (a downward-pointing arrow). For TV shows, tap the download icon next to individual episodes or the "Download Season" button.

Part 6. How to Watch Netflix Offline on TV (Unofficial Workaround)

The Netflix app on TV doesn’t support Netflix title download, so you need some methods to help you watch Netflix movies or TV series on TV.

Method 1: Offline Downloads (Best for No Internet Access)

Step 1 Use the Netflix app. Make sure you are on a plan that supports downloads, not ad-supported. You can download Netflix movies or TV shows while you have an internet connection.

Step 2 Then, use a USB-C to HDMI adapter or a Lightning to HDMI cable to connect your phone to your TV's HDMI port.

Step 3 Select the correct HDMI input on your TV, and your phone screen (showing the downloaded Netflix content) will appear.

Method 2: Streaming Devices

Step 1 Purchase a streaming stick (Amazon Fire Stick, Roku).

Step 2 Connect it to your TV, power it on, and connect it to Wi-Fi once to download the Netflix app and any shows you want.

Step 3 Once downloaded to the device's storage (or your mobile device if using Chromecast), you can watch without a live internet connection.

Method 3: Netflix DVD-by-Mail

Just subscribe to Netflix's DVD-by-mail service for physical discs you can play on a DVD player connected to your TV to get an offline experience.

Part 7. How to Download Netflix for Offline Viewing on Mac (Unofficial Workaround)

One of the biggest challenges for Mac users is the lack of a native Netflix app for downloading content. Unlike Windows and mobile users, Mac users do not have a direct way to download Netflix videos for offline viewing.

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With ViWizard, your favorite titles are not limited to viewing within the Netflix app. They're truly yours, available for viewing anywhere, anytime on Mac, Windows PC, or other devices.

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How to Download Shows or Movies within ViWizard:

Step 1Access Netflix Content through ViWizard

Launch ViWizard Netflix Video Downloader on your laptop. Use the integrated Netflix Web Player to log in with your Netflix account credentials. This grants you access to Netflix's vast library of movies, TV shows, documentaries, anime, and originals for offline viewing.

Step 2Customize Download Settings

In ViWizard, click the hamburger icon at the top right corner and choose "Settings." Navigate to the "Download" section to customize your download preferences. Adjust the output video format, codec, quality, audio channel, language, and subtitle settings according to your preferences. Save your settings by clicking "OK."

Step 3Search and Select Content

Return to the ViWizard Web Player and utilize the search bar to find your desired content by name, keyword, or code. Alternatively, paste the URL or code of the Netflix TV show or movie you want to download. Once located, open the content to proceed.

Step 4Initiate Download Process

With your chosen content selected, click "Download" to start the process. Alternatively, you can click "Add to List" to queue content for download later. ViWizard will automatically download individual episodes or entire seasons for TV shows, as well as full-length movies. Wait for the downloads to complete; they will be saved as MP4 or MKV files in your device's default download folder.

Step 5Access Downloaded Content

To access your downloaded Netflix content, navigate to the "Converted" section at the top of the ViWizard interface. Here, you'll find all completed downloads. If needed, click the "Folder" icon next to each title to locate and access the downloaded files individually on your device.

Part 8. How to Transfer Netflix Offline Downloads to USB, SD Card, or Other Devices

With ViWizard Netflix Video Downloader, you can transfer Netflix downloads to USB, SD Card, or other devices like Xbox, PlayStation. After downloading Netflix videos with ViWizard, you can transfer them using the guide below:

Transfer Netflix Offline Downloads to USB Drive

Now that you've downloaded your favorite movies and shows from Netflix, let's transfer them to your USB drive for easy TV playback.

Step 1 Plug your USB drive into a USB port on your computer. Locate the folder where ViWizard saved your Netflix downloads. Usually found in the "Downloads" folder or where you chose to save them.

Step 2 Select the downloaded Netflix files. Right-click and choose "Copy." Open your USB drive folder, right-click, and choose "Paste." This may take a bit, depending on file sizes.

Step 3 Make sure all files are copied before unplugging the USB drive. Right-click the USB drive icon. Choose "Eject" to safely remove it from your computer:

On Windows: Right-click on the drive icon in the system tray and choose "Eject."

On Mac: Drag the drive icon to the Trash or use the "Eject" option in Finder.

Transfer Netflix Offline Downloads to SD Card

Once the downloads are complete, transfer the downloaded MP4 or MKV files from your laptop to your SD card. You can do this by accessing the downloaded files in your laptop's default download folder and copying them to the SD card.

For Windows PC:

Step 1 Put your SD card into your computer's card slot or use an external SD card reader. Select the Netflix files you want to move. Right-click and choose "Copy".

Step 2 Open your SD card folder, right-click inside, and choose "Paste" to move the files. Click the arrow icon in the system tray. Right-click your SD card and select "Eject".

For Mac:

Step 1 Go to your "Downloads" folder to find the Netflix files you downloaded. Insert your SD card into your Mac's card slot or use an external SD card reader.

Step 2 Drag the Netflix files from your Downloads folder to the SD card icon on your desktop or in Finder. Right-click the SD card icon on your desktop or in Finder. Select "Eject" to safely disconnect the SD card.

Transfer Netflix Offline Downloads to PlayStation

Step 1 Connect a USB drive to your computer and copy the MP4 or MKV files you downloaded to it. Make sure the files are in an easily accessible folder.

Step 2 Plug the USB drive into a USB port on your PlayStation console.

Step 3 From the home screen of your PlayStation, open the Media Player app. If it's not installed, download it from the PlayStation Store by searching for "Media Player." In Media Player, select the USB drive. Browse through the folders to find the video files you transferred.

Step 4 Choose the video you want to watch and press the X button on your controller to start playback. Use the controller to control playback as needed.

Transfer Netflix Offline Downloads to Xbox

Step 1 Plug the USB drive into your PC and copy videos. Plug the USB into the Xbox One, and then the USB drive into one of the USB ports on your Xbox console.

Step 2 You can use an ADV File Explorer (or other file explorer app that supports your Xbox) to copy the files to the internal storage and play the video. This way may have some storage limits.

Step 3 Alternatively, you can also launch the Media Player app and select your USB drive to browse and play the videos directly.

Extra Tip. How Netflix Smart Downloads Work (And When to Use Them)

Netflix's Smart Downloads feature enhances your offline Netflix experience by automatically downloading shows and movies based on your viewing history. Netflix's "Download for You" feature automatically downloads shows and movies it thinks you'll enjoy based on your viewing history. Another handy feature called "Download Next Episode" simplifies binge-watching series by automatically deleting a watched episode and downloading the next one. Both ensure you always have content ready to go, even without an internet connection.

What Is Smart Downloads on Netflix?

What is Smart Downloads on Netflix and how does it work? Learn everything about it here.

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Conclusion

Whether you're on a PC, Mac, or mobile device, Netflix makes it easy to download from Netflix and watch offline. Though watching Netflix offline on Mac requires additional tools, options like ViWizard Netflix Video Downloader ensure flexibility and ease of access. Prepare in advance, and enjoy Netflix wherever life takes you - without needing Wi-Fi.