4 Ways to Cast Netflix from Phone to Laptop [Android & iOS]

Netflix, as a popular streaming platform, has made itself convenience to cast on smart TVs, such as using Chromecast and cables. However, what if you want it to cast to laptop? Does Netflix work well on that?

In this article, we’ll take you through various methods to cast Netflix content from phone to laptop, including using third-party and built-in apps, with and without Wi-Fi.

Can You Cast Netflix from Phone to Laptop?

Yes. With third-party tools, you're able to cast Netflix from your phone to your laptop!

However, if you're looking for the native casting feature for laptops, sorry, there are no options. The Cast icon, which you can find on the Netflix mobile app, is used for casting phone to a TV. And the in-app casting is only available for some Netflix plans.

Overview: 4 Tools to Mirror Netflix for PC

1. Use Kingshiper Screen Mirror - best for Android & iPhone to Windows PC/laptops

2. Use Link to Windows - a built-in tool; best for casting to Windows 11 devices

3. Use NetMirror APP - cast via browsers like Google Chrome regardless of device OS

4. Use a USB cable and Scrcpy - best to cast Netflix without Wi-Fi and from Android devices

How to Cast Netflix from Android to Laptop?

Method 1: Kingshiper Screen Mirroring

Kingshiper Screen Mirroring is a screen mirroring tool to cast from mobiles to PC or laptops running Win 7+. It supports both wireless and USB connections.

Here is a guide for how to use it to cast Netflix app from Android to Windows.

1) Download and install Kingshiper on your devices separately. One for your phone, and the other for your computer.

2) As for the network settings, you need to use the same WiFi.

3) Use the QR code or Pin code to connect the two devices.

4) Click Accept and Start Now to begin casting.

5) At this time, you can open the Netflix app on your phone and play the video.

Method 2: Link to Windows

This method is best for laptops running Windows 11.

What you need:

• Android phone running Android 8.0+
• A Microsoft account
• A laptop running Windows 11

Check if your devices come with these features. We will use Samsung phones as a demonstration.

Samsung phone - Link to Windows: Swipe down the screen > look for an icon on the panel, which is a phone screen and computer screen putting together.

Windows laptop - Phone Link: Click on the Start menu and type Phone Link into the search bar.

If you don't see the applications, go to Google Play/Microsoft Store to download it. Now, let's start!

1) Use the same network on the Samsung phone and laptop.

2) On your laptop, as you open Phone Link, select Android and finish the connection.

• Log into your Microsoft account.
• You will see a QR code generated and placed on the left.
• Turn on the phone camera and scan the QR code on your laptop.
• Continue with the instructions on your phone to finish the connection.

3) Click "Apps" on the Phone Link dashboard. Find Netflix and click it.

A pop-up window will occur right away.

4) Or, you can click "Open phone screen" to cast your phone to the laptop. And then open the Netflix app on your mobile.

How to Cast Netflix from iPhone to Laptop?

Kingshiper Screen Mirroring is a good way to solve. Steps are quite simple.

1) Get Kingshiper on your laptop.

2) You don't need to install the app on your iPhone. Just use a same WiFi as the one you use on the laptop.

3) Tap Screen Mirroring from your iPhone Control Center.

4) In the list, choose the laptop name.

5) When the casting is activated, open Netflix on your iPhone.

How to Cast Netflix from Phone to Laptop for Any Devices?

Whatever you're using Android or iPhone, and want to cast Netflix to a laptop/ desktop regardless of the device system, using NetMirror is an ideal option to Netflix mirror for pc. This mirroring tool use browsers as a content reciever, therefore, it can be used on different devices.

1) Visit the NetMirror website on your mobile browser.

• For Android: download and install the APK.
• For iOS:  Open https://iosmirror.cc > Share > Add to Home Screen. You will see the website display as an app on your iPhone.

2) Open netmirror.app in Google Chorme on your computer.

3) Click Go to Home.

4) Next, you can enjoy Netflix videos directly.

How to Cast Netflix from Phone to Laptop Without WiFi?

Casting Netflix from your phone to a laptop without Wi-Fi involves using a USB cable and third-party software. You can use Scrcpy, a free and open-source Android screen mirroring tool to achieve this.

What you need:

• A USB cable
• Android phone
• Laptop running Windows 7 or later
• Netflix Standard or Premium plan (allow downloading videos for offline viewing)

How to use Scrcpy to cast Netflix without Wi-Fi?

1) Open the Netflix app on your Android phone; and tap My Netflix > Menu > App Settings > Smart Downloads > turn on Downloads for You.

2) Find the video and tap Downloads for You.

3) Enable USB Debugging.

Go to Settings > About Phone > Tap on Build Number (6 or 7 times until you are notified that the Developer Options is enable) > back to Settings > Developer Options > enable USB Debugging.

4) Use a USB cable to connect your phone and laptop.

You should select "Transfer files" for the USB settings.

5) Install and open the SCRCPY folder.

6) In the SCRCPY directory, click the scrcpy-noconsole.vbs file.

You will see your phone screen pops up immediately.

Optionally, you can activate the casting feature by using the Command Prompt.

• Click open_a_terminal_here.bat
• Type scrcpy and press Enter in the window.

7) As you see the phone screen on the laptop, open Netflix app and play the downloaded video.