What to Do When Netflix Is Not Working

Netflix is one of the most popular video streaming services around the globe. There are many times when Netflix is not working because of internet connection and third-party hardware. The official app may not be opening or crashed or being incapable to play TV shows; movies are such problems. We will provide several best ways to troubleshoot the issue to avoid such problems.

If you want to troubleshoot your device, then you can follow the provided steps:

1. If the Netflix app failed to load movies or TV shows or not able to start, then the Netflix service may be down or offline.
2. Restarting your device may help to fix this problem because sometimes it often sets the system problem.
3. The user can also check the phone signal or internet connection as if the internet is down, then Netflix will not work. Ensure that your Wi-Fi connectivity is on and also check that your device is not on airplane mode by mistake.
4. If the user’s net is not working, then the apps will not work correctly, so make sure that you reboot your internet connection by turning off the router and then again turn it on.
5. Check that your Netflix app is updated as it is mainly necessary to keep the app up-to-date. The new editions work properly on your device and updating the app may fix the error.
6. You can also try to log out and then again log in. It’s a practical solution that may take a few minutes to do.
7. Reinstalling the Netflix app is also an option. Deleting an app and then reinstalling will fix any troubles that you are facing.
8. Sign out from Netflix from every system can cause conflicts with the Netflix servers.
9. Log out from all devices on the website of Netflix in the Account settings. Select Sign out of all tools and wait; this will log you out from all devices at once.
10. Then log in again.
11. Always update your operating system so that it can work properly. Whether you are using smartphones, console, tablet, smart TV, you must always keep it up to date to avoid such problems.

Fix Netflix Error on Samsung Smart TV

If the user wants to fix the error on Samsung Smart TV, then abide by the given steps:

1. Turn it off for 30 seconds, and then turn it on. It will help to reset everything entirely and start again.
2. Samsung instant-on helps the apps to run quicker, but this feature is known for conflicting with other features and also apps like Netflix.
3. If you want to stop Samsung Instant-on, then you can follow the provided steps:
4. Go to Settings.
5. Tap General
6. And then look for a disable option.
7. To change your TV to the factory settings, perform a hard reset that will remove all the smart TV apps and settings. This takes 5 to 10 minutes, and your hard reset will be done.

To fix Netflix on a Roku

Roku 1: Click the home option on the Roku controller.

• Click on settings.
• Then click Netflix settings.
• Tap Disable option.

Roku 2: Go to the home menu.

• Highlights the Netflix app.
• Then press the Start key again and confirm the deactivation.

Roku3:

• In the Netflix app, go to the Netflix menu.
• Tap on Settings.
• Select Sign Out.
• And then click, yes.

 Steps for Xbox One Console to fix Netflix

1. Check that the Xbox live is not down. As numerous times Xbox one apps do not work when its service is weak.
2. Navigate to the official Xbox live status web page; if the service is not down, then the green checkmark will be there. If there is no checkmark, then the parts of it may be down. This may take a few minutes or hours, depending on the problems.
3. If the Netflix app has bugs on the Xbox one, then you can attempt closing it and then starting it to refresh the app.

How to fix Netflix on PlayStation 4 Console

1. Ensure that the PlayStation is not down. If the service is down, then it may be stopping some apps from not running. You can check it online as well.
2. Close PS4 Netflix app. It will still run in the background even if the user switches to apps or video games. Stopping the other apps may progress the performance of the PS4. Refreshing the app may also help in fixing bugs, if any.

Source :- http://ennorton.uk/what-to-do-when-netflix-is-not-working/

Kellie Minton  is a self-professed security expert; he has been making the people aware of the security threats. His passion is to write about Cyber security, cryptography, malware, social engineering, internet and new media. He writes for Norton security products at norton.com/setup.

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