Official Windows app from the store that allows you to watch all of the movies and series available in your region from your Netflix account.
Netflix for Windows is an alternative way to access your Netflix account offering an interesting way to interact using a touch screen.
An alternative to viewing Netflix movies in a browser
The layout of Netflix for Windows is rather different from the web site or other ways you may use the online video streaming service. For one, it doesn't seem to be as fast as the web site and counts as a drawback.
Upon launching the "Metro" app, you are greeted with recently watches TV shows and movies. Moving along, you are given a ton of different suggestions based on your online profile, mainly sorted by how popular certain movies, documentaries, television shows and others are with other users.
Basic access to Netflix features
Watching a movie with Netflix for Windows does not provide many additional options and the app will automatically select the bitrate (quality) it determines your Internet connection to be able to handle. You may also select from available audio languages and subtitles from the media bar when activated by moving your mouse or touching the screen.
The search function here isn't that good, perhaps because the application itself is rather sluggish. When done waiting for search results to show you, you can select the show to watch but nothing more.
In closing
Overall, the touch interface of Netflix on a system running the "Start Screen" isn't that intuitive but watching movies and searching is possible as well as being able to select from a small list of playback options.
Features of Netflix for Windows
- 4K Ultra HD: Stream in brilliant 4K Ultra HD and Dolby Vision.
- Accessibility: Closed captions and audio descriptions.
- Brand New Releases: Enjoy the latest movies and series.
- Devices: Access your account on multiple devices.
- Download: Save your favorite content for offline viewing.
- Easy Navigation: Easy-to-use navigation and search functions.
- Group Watching: Watch with friends using GroupWatch.
- HD: Enhance your viewing experience with HD playback.
- Languages: Subtitles and audio in multiple languages.
- Multi-Screen: Stream on up to four screens at the same time.
- Parental Controls: Manage content access for your family.
- Personalization: Create personalized profiles to tailor your experience.
- Profiles: Create up to five individual profiles.
- Streaming: Unlimited access to thousands of movies and shows.
- Suggestions: Get tailored recommendations based on what you watch.
Compatibility and License
Is Netflix for Windows free to download?
Netflix for Windows is provided under a freeware license on Windows from video players with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 7.0.8.0 is the latest version last time we checked.
What version of Windows can Netflix for Windows run on?
Netflix for Windows can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.
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