Part 1: How to Watch Netflix on Macbook Air/Pro via Web Browsers
Firstly, not all web browsers have a access to watch Netflix on Mac. The site is available on Mac computers using a Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, or Safari browser. Take Safari as an example, if you're running on macOS 10.10 Yosemite or above, Netflix is directly available in its native browser - Safari (in latest version) - with the built-in settings for html5 videos. The only thing you need do is to open Safari and visit its official website, sign in your account and enjoy.
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But conversely, if you want to watch Netflix movies or TV shows on Macbook Pro/Air, iMac based on macOS 10.9 Lion or earlier, you need to install a plug-in called Silverlight. Here comes the steps on how to install Sliverlight on Mac:
1. Open Netflix and select any title to play.
2. When a Silverlight dialog box opens, select Install Now.
3. Open the Downloads page and double-click on Silverlight.dmg. For Safari, the Downloads page is in the upper right corner of the browser.
4. Right-click or hold Control on your keyboard and select Silverlight.pkg. Select Open on the pop-up menu.
5. Select Open on the prompt that says Silverlight.pkg is not from the Mac App Store. Are you sure you want to open it? Opening Silverlight.pkg will always allow it to run on this Mac.
6. Follow the prompts to complete installation.
2. When a Silverlight dialog box opens, select Install Now.
3. Open the Downloads page and double-click on Silverlight.dmg. For Safari, the Downloads page is in the upper right corner of the browser.
4. Right-click or hold Control on your keyboard and select Silverlight.pkg. Select Open on the pop-up menu.
5. Select Open on the prompt that says Silverlight.pkg is not from the Mac App Store. Are you sure you want to open it? Opening Silverlight.pkg will always allow it to run on this Mac.
6. Follow the prompts to complete installation.
Safari works fine on streaming most of titles. But comparing to directly watch movies or TV shows on app like what you do on Windows, iPhone iPad, there are some limitations. You are unable to stream Netflix 4K movies, 3D movies on Mac. Mac computers support streaming up to 1080p, depending on your browser. (Google Chrome/Firefox up to 720p, Safari up to 1080p). But is there a way to watch Netflix 4K UHD, 1080p/720p HD on Macbook Pro/Air offline without a hiccup? Surely yes with an alternative to Netflix desktop App for Mac.
Download Netflix To Desktop
Aug 06, 2020 If you want to use a Netflix app to download and watch Netflix offline on Mac, try using the AirPlay. This app is a built-in mirroring app that can project your iOS screen to your Mac computer. You can then view your local photos, videos, and watch downloaded videos from Netflix on a larger screen. Schedule Netflix recordings, boost audio volume, and even stream and record in background mode. — it’s the best way to make lightning-fast, production quality video recordings of all of your favorite movies and series, so you can download Netflix and watch anywhere. How to Download Netflix Movies in 4 Steps: 1.
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[Big News 2020] With the expected update of macOS Big Sur, you'll soon be able to watch Netflix 4K contents on Mac. Apple's next generation macOS Big Sur comes with an update to the Safari, which supports watching Netflix in 4K, along with Dobly Vision HDR.