Using Netflix on the PS4 is particularly useful when the console is attached to a television that does not have its own Smart TV function. The PS4 is also a practical function on a PC monitor for streaming Netflix series and films. All generations of the Sony PlayStation 4 are suitable for playing Netflix.
How to install Netflix on PS4
The installation of Netflix on the PlayStation 4 is done in a few steps. You can find the Netflix app in the Playstation Store . To access it, you'll need a Sony account, which you probably activated when you set up your PS4. In the PlayStation Store, navigate to the " Apps " area. Here Netflix is listed in the " Video Apps " section.
The installation of Netflix via the PlayStation Store is done quickly. Once installed, the Netflix app can be found in the TV and Video section on the PS4 home page. Simply click on " Netflix " in the list of available apps to start the service..
Use Netflix on PlayStation 4
Using Netflix on PlayStation is easy. After starting, log into your Netflix account using the controller . If you don't have one yet, you can request a free trial month from the streaming service via the homepage. If you use a Netflix tariff that allows multiple user accounts, these are also available on the PS4.
Netflix integrates itself into the "TV and Video" area on the PS4. Netflix uses the same account information on all devices. So if you have already started films and series on your PC or tablet, you can continue them on the PS4 . Netflix uses the Smart TV user interface on the PlayStation . Use the controller to navigate through the categories or access your list. Use the circle button on the PS4 joypad to search or jump back and forth between the user profiles.
Use the PS4 controller to find the content you want and start playback with "X" . You can pause playback at any time with the same button. You can use the control pad or the analog joystick fast forward and rewind . Use the " Circle " button to call up the playback options . Here you can, for example, change the audio and subtitle language or call up other episodes of a series..
Netflix on PS4: Also in 4K and with HDR?
Netflix offers much of its content in 4K Ultra HD resolution and with HDR color representation. This guarantees optimal picture quality on appropriate televisions. Netflix playback in 4K and HDR is also possible on the Sony console. To do this, however, a few requirements must be met:
- In addition to a 4K-compatible television , you need the latest Sony PlayStation 4 Pro .
- You need the Ultra HD subscription from Netflix , which currently costs around 14 euros a month.
- Your internet connection must be able to download at least a stable 25 megabits per second .
If you meet these requirements, you can stream HDR and Ultra HD content from Netflix. You can recognize them by the corresponding labels in the Netflix search. The addition "HDR" always means that the series or film is also available in 4K. If, on the other hand, there is only "HD" next to the content, it is "only" available in full HD resolution.
If the conditions are right, you can also play 4K and HDR content on the PS4. You can find more Netflix tips here.