Netflix has removed the Cast feature from its mobile app for smart TVs and new streaming devices. Now, most users with new Chromecast and Google TV Streamer devices will not be able to cast videos directly from their mobile phones. The company has advised users to use their TV remote, which has caused inconvenience for many mobile users.
Netflix Cast Feature: Netflix has abruptly discontinued casting support from its mobile app to smart TVs and new streaming devices. This change has been implemented for Netflix users in the US and other countries. Users with new Chromecast and Google TV Streamer devices will now no longer be able to cast videos directly to their TVs from the mobile app. The company has stated that TV control should now be managed using the TV remote. Due to this change, many users are expressing inconvenience and frustration on Reddit and other forums.
Netflix Removes Cast Feature from Mobile
Netflix has decided to remove the Cast feature from its mobile app for smart TVs and new streaming devices. Now, most smart TVs and new Chromecast or Google TV Streamer devices will not be able to receive video casts directly from the mobile app. The company has suggested that users employ their TV remote for controlling content on the TV. This change was implemented suddenly, and many users are upset about it.
The company has not yet made a major official announcement regarding the removal of this feature, but users have been informed of the change via updates to its support page. Users with new Chromecast and Google TV Streamer devices will be most affected by this change.
Who Can Use It and Who Cannot
According to Netflix, older Chromecast devices and TVs with built-in Google Cast will still be able to cast from mobile. However, this feature has been discontinued for newer Chromecast models and Google TV Streamer devices.
Users are reporting that the Cast icon has disappeared from the app. For some, the icon is still visible, but it is believed that it will soon be removed for everyone. Due to this change, users who stream from their mobile devices will now have to rely on their TV remote.
User Reactions and Netflix's Response
Many users on Reddit have complained about the disappearance of the mobile Cast feature. u/DavidinCincinnati noted two weeks ago that the Cast icon had vanished from the app. Several other users shared similar complaints.
Netflix customer support stated that if a device has its own remote, mobile casting will not be permitted. This feature was already unavailable for ad-supported Netflix plans, and now other users will also face this change.
