In this article, we’ll go over all the workarounds on how you can stream Netflix on Discord on PC and mobile.
How to Stream Netflix on Discord?
There are a couple of different ways to stream Netflix on Discord. The first method requires you to register the browser as a game and stream it. Similarly, the second one allows you to run Netflix and share your entire screen. Both of these methods require you to run Netflix in your browser.
Register the Browser as A Game
By default, Discord does not detect browsers as a game activity. You can change this manually by registering the browser as a game activity. Afterward, you can proceed to play Netflix on the browser and then stream it on discord.
Sharing Screen
This method does not require you to register the browser as a game. On PC, you can opt-in to share your window or the entire screen in Discord. However, you can only share your entire screen on the Discord mobile app. Download Discord from the App store or the Google Play store on your phone and proceed with the below steps to share your screen. On PC On Mobile However, if you wish to end the stream, then click on the monitor with a cross icon at the bottom of the stream. You can also disconnect from the voice channel to end the stream.
How to Join a Stream on Discord?
Joining a stream is a simple process on both PC and Mobile. Download Discord, sign in with your account, and then follow the steps: On PC On Mobile
How to Fix Black Screen While Streaming Netflix On Discord?
The black screen is a common problem when streaming on discord. There are a number of reasons behind this issue, such as hardware acceleration, corrupt caches, insufficient memory, etc. You can try the following fixes to troubleshoot this problem.
Disable Hardware Acceleration
Hardware acceleration utilizes GPU to enhance the application’s performance. In some cases, this can also negatively impact the application’s performance, causing it to malfunction. You can disable the hardware acceleration in the following ways:
Clear Cache
Discord stores data from messages and media i.e. pictures and videos, as caches. Over time, these caches can get piled up, taking a good portion of the hard drive and resulting in poor performance. You should delete them periodically to avoid any complications.
Close All Unwanted Applications
Opening many applications in the background can take up a good amount of RAM, causing conflicts with the application. It would help if you closed all unwanted applications except Discord and the Web browser where Netflix is active.
Re-install Discord
The problem could be within discord due to updating errors, glitches, issues with the version, etc. You can fix this issue by re-installing the latest version of Discord. To uninstall discord, follow the steps: To install the latest version of Discord, follow the steps:
