How many devices and people can watch Netflix at once, broken down by each subscription plan (2024)
Netflix allows you to watch on multiple devices at once, which is convenient for family sharing.
Depending on the kind of Netflix plan you have, you can stream video on 1 to 4 devices at once.
You can also create up to 5 Netflix profiles, so everyone can have their own recommendations.
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There was a time when Netflix imposed a maximum number of devices that could be connected to your account.
But that limitation no longer exists — you can log into Netflix with as many devices as you like, as long as you don't try to stream from too many at once.
Here's a breakdown of the Netflix guidelines for devices and people, based on your subscription plan.
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How many people can watch Netflix at once?
On the two cheapest Netflix plans — Basic with Ads and Basic — only one person can watch Netflix at one time. But two people can watch Netflix at once on the Standard plan, and four people can watch at once with Premium.
Streaming Subscription plan
Monthly price
Streaming quality
Simultaneous streams
Access to content
Basic with Ads
$6.99
Video quality up to 720p/HD
One
Due to licensing restrictions some titles will be inacessible
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The basic plan only allows one screen to be played.The standard and premium plan allows you to play 2 and 4 screens simultaneously. Follow these steps and you are good to go.
Note:After stopping Netflix on a different device, you may need to wait 5-10 minutes before you can watch on your device. Or, upgrade your Netflix plan to allow more devices to watch at the same time (up to 4 with the Premium plan).
With a Household account, users can stream content on one to four devices at once. How many accounts can be added to Netflix Household option? Five members can be added to the Netflix Household including the owner. The latter can set the maturity rating level on each one.
A Netflix account is meant to be shared by people living together in one household. People who are not in your household will need to sign up for their own account to watch; or in many countries you can buy an extra member slot to add an extra member to your account.
A Netflix account is for use by one household. Everyone living in that household can use Netflix wherever they are — at home, on the go, on holiday — and take advantage of new features like Transfer Profile and Manage Access and Devices.
A Netflix account is meant to be shared by people who live together in one household. People who are not in your household will need to use their own account to watch Netflix. Learn more about sharing Netflix. Account owners can buy an extra member slot and invite people outside their household to use Netflix.
If you've shared your Netflix account with friends or family, they may be using Netflix while you're trying to watch. The number of account users that can stream at the same time will depend on your Netflix plan. You can see the limit for your account, as well as other plan options, on the Change Plan page.
We do not collect GPS data to try to determine the precise physical location of your devices. If a Netflix Household hasn't been set, we will automatically set one for you based on IP address, device IDs, and account activity.
There will be no penalty for primary account members who are caught sharing their credentials. The company will just stop the people they are sharing with from being able to stream.
How much does sharing a Netflix account cost? Netflix's new rules come with two options for account sharers. If you want to keep another profile outside of your household on your account, you can pony up $7.99 per month for another member.
Use Netflix as usual to watch on your portable devices - like a tablet, laptop, or mobile phone - or sign into a new TV, like at a hotel or a holiday rental.
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If you signed in to Netflix from a device that's not part of your Netflix Household, you may need to verify your device to watch Netflix. To fix the issue you can: Create an account. Update your Netflix Household.
If you signed in to Netflix from a device that is not part of your Netflix Household, you can create an account to fix the issue. If you signed in to a TV that is part of your Netflix Household but see this error, you will need to verify that the TV you are using is part of your Netflix Household.
You can access Netflix in over 190 countries around the world. If you know you'll be offline, you can download TV shows and movies on Netflix. To watch from a different latitude or time zone, learn what to expect while traveling or moving.
Both upgraded features are available at no extra cost. Premium subscribers are able to download Netflix titles to watch offline on six devices at a time. Previously, the plan would only allow downloads on four supported devices at once.
The Netflix Mobile subscription plan costs Rs 149 per month, allowing users to stream on a single mobile or tablet device in standard definition (SD) 480p quality. With this plan, you can watch on one device at the same time in your household. Likewise, content can be downloaded on one device only.
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