Stream Netflix on Discord without Black Screen

Part 1. Can You Stream Netflix on Discord?

The short answer is yes. You can screen share Netflix on Discord to host watch parties with your friends. However, it is not as simple as just clicking the "Screen Share" button. If you try to stream Netflix directly without any setup, your viewers will almost certainly see a black screen with only audio. This happens because of Digital Rights Management, a technology Netflix uses to prevent unauthorized recording of its content.

To successfully watch Netflix on Discord without a black screen, you must make some configurations. Before we dive in, make sure you have everything you need.

Part 2. How to Stream Netflix on Discord Without Black Screen

The black screen appears while sharing Netflix on Discord because of a feature called Hardware Acceleration. While normally useful, it conflicts with Discord's screen-sharing technology when DRM-protected content like Netflix is involved. To bypass the Netflix black screen on Discord, disabling it in your web browser (like Chrome, Firefox, or Edge) and within Discord's own advanced settings is the most critical step. Now, let's see how to watch Netflix on Discord:

How to Screen Share Netflix on Discord without Black Screen

Step 1 Turn off hardware acceleration in your browser.

For Google Chrome: Click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner, go to Settings > System, and turn off Use graphics acceleration when available. A "Relaunch" button will appear. Click it to restart Chrome for the changes to take effect.

For Firefox: Click the menu icon in the top-right corner, go to General > Performance, and uncheck both Use recommended performance settings and Use hardware acceleration when available. You will need to manually close and reopen Firefox to apply the change.

You can toggle off such graphics/hardware acceleration on your Safari or Edge browser in similar places. After you toggle it off, please relaunch your browser to activate the new settings.

Step 2 Disable Discord's hardware acceleration.

Scroll down to the Advanced section in Discord's settings and find and disable Hardware Acceleration. Discord will restart to apply these settings.

Step 3 Adjust Discord's activity settings.

1. Open the Discord desktop app and click User Settings (the gear icon) near your profile at the bottom left.
2. In the left menu, scroll down to Activity Settings and click on the Registered Games section.
3. You will see a blue Add It! button. Click it to add your browser (e.g., Google Chrome) from the list and click the Add Game button.
4. This tricks Discord into treating your Netflix tab as a game, helping you bypass Netflix's DRM protection and stream Netflix on Discord smoothly.

Step 4 Join or create a voice channel on Discord.

If you don't already have a server, click the + button in the left sidebar to create one. Then, create a voice channel by clicking the Add button next to the Voice Channels section. You can make this channel private and invite only your friends.

Step 5 Screenshare the Netflix website on your Discord.

1. With all the settings configured, you are now ready to start your Netflix watch party on Discord.
2. Open Netflix in your newly configured web browser and navigate to the movie or show you want to watch.
3. In Discord, click the Screen Share icon in the bottom-left corner, and a new window will pop up. You must select the Application tab, not the "Screens" tab.
4. Choose the browser window with Netflix playing from the list of applications. Adjust your streaming settings for resolution and framerate, then click Go Live to start streaming Netflix on Discord.



5. Your stream is now live! Your friends in the voice channel can click on your name to join the stream and watch along with you.

How to Share Netflix on Discord on Mobile

Due to restrictions on iOS and Netflix, screen sharing Netflix from an iPhone or iPad is not possible. However, you can screen share Netflix on Discord from Android devices with these steps.

Step 1. Join or create a server on your Discord Android app.

Step 2. Tap Share Your Screen at the bottom bar.

Step 3. Hit the Start Now button to confirm the screensharing activity, switch to the Netflix app, and play the videos you want to share on Discord.

Part 3. Another Way to Stream Netflix on Discord without Black Screen

Even after applying the fixes, live-streaming a Netflix feed directly can be demanding on your internet connection. High bandwidth usage can sometimes lead to buffering, audio desynchronization, or a laggy stream, especially if your upload speed is limited. For a completely stable, buffer-free watch party, there is another approach: streaming a local Netflix video file.

To get Netflix local files, you can use the StreamUlt Netflix Video Downloader to bridge the gap. You can directly download Netflix videos as local and unprotected MP4 or MKV to your computer. It ensures a seamless streaming experience when you screen share Netflix on Discord.

Instead of streaming Netflix live, you stream a video file that is already saved on your computer. You simply open the movie or show in a media player like VLC and then use Discord's "Go Live" feature to share the media player application. Because the source is on your hard drive, the stream to your friends is perfectly smooth and not dependent on your connection to Netflix's servers. This guarantees the best possible audio and video quality for your viewers.

How to Save Netflix Videos for Smoother Streaming on Discord

Step 1 Sign in to your Netflix account at the StreamUlt Netflix Video Downloader

The StreamUlt Netflix Downloader offers a built-in Netflix web browser for you. You can click the Sign in button at the top right to log in to your Netflix account to proceed further. It allows StreamUlt to access your Netflix library.

Step 2 Select and save your download preferences

Before downloading Netflix movies or TV shows, you can preset the download option to your preference. Simply click on Menu > Preferences at the top-right corner to open the settings window. Under the Download section, you can preset the download-related settings for video, audio, and subtitles.

Step 3 Find and save the Netflix movies as local files

Then, it's time to decide on your watch list with your friends. You can discuss which videos to stream previously, then copy and paste the movie's URL links into the address bar at the top of the StreamUlt Netflix Link Downloader.

Alternatively, you can search for the title's name on the built-in Netflix browser and click the Download icon to load it. Once it finishes analyzing the title you select, you can click the Download button to start saving the videos.

After conversion, you can find them by clicking the History > folder icon. Now, you can simply play your Netflix downloads on any video player you prefer and screen share Netflix on Discord without a black screen, slow network loading, and other issues.

Part 4. How to Troubleshoot Common Netflix Streaming Issues on Discord

Whilew watching Netflix together on Discord is a great way to spend time with friends, you may encounter some playback issues. Here are three common problems and their solutions.

How to Fix Netflix Black Screen on Discord

This is the most common issue and usually happens due to DRM and hardware acceleration conflicts. To resolve it, ensure the following settings are correct:

1. Disable Hardware Acceleration: You have to disable the hardware acceleration setting in your web browser, like Chrome, Firefox, or Edge, and Discord.
2. Add Your Browser as a Game: You must manually add your web browser to Discord's "Registered Games" list in Discord's Activity Settings.
3. Run Discord as Administrator. If the issue persists, you can try running Discord as an administrator. Simply right-click the Discord icon on your desktop and select "Run as administrator".

How to Fix Netflix No Sound on Discord

If you or your friends can see the video but can't hear anything, the cause is almost always one of four things below

1. Check your computer and browser's audio settings and make sure sound is enabled.



2. Ensure your headphones or speakers are connected properly. If you don't want the sound to go through your home, make sure your headphones have the mic and output audio function.
3. Ensure you are sharing the Application window and not your entire screen, and check that the sound was enabled when you first clicked Go Live.
4. Ensure you turn on the screen share voice settings on Discord. You can find this setting in Voice & Video settings on the Discord app.

How to Reduce Netflix Stream Lag or Choppiness on Discord

A laggy stream is usually caused by a slow internet connection or your computer being overworked. You can try these tips:

1. Ensure both you and your friends have stable and fast internet connections. If using a VPN, switch to a faster server.
2. Close unnecessary programs and browser tabs to free up system resources; keep only the Netflix tab and Discord app running.
3. Try lowering the stream quality from 1080p to 720p or reducing the framerate from 60fps to 30fps.
4. Clear caches on your browser and computer to free up the GPU and CPU.

Part 5. Conclusion

That's everything you need to know about how to stream Netflix on Discord! By disabling hardware acceleration and setting up Discord correctly, you can easily screen share Netflix on Discord with your community. The key is to force the video to render in a way that Discord can easily capture it.

To prevent a black screen, no sound, and other issues, the StreamUlt Netflix Video Downloader is also a nice option. It allows you to watch local Netflix videos on Discord with friends.