Black Screen Fix: Screenshare Netflix on Discord

When you open Netflix through screen sharing on Discord, the screen goes black, and there is no way to watch Netflix with your friends. However, there is a workaround that can help you enjoy movie night with other server members. If you are curious to learn more about the process, read on!

Streaming Netflix with your friends on Discord
How to Stream Netflix on Discord

Step 1. Disable Hardware Acceleration in the Browser

To stream Netflix on Discord, first you need to disable hardware acceleration in your browser. Whichever browser you use, you can access the hardware acceleration option through the browser’s settings. In this case, we’ll discuss how to disable this feature in Google Chrome.

  1. Launch Google Chrome and tap the three dots in the top right corner.
  2. Here select Setting from the menu list.
    Go to Settings
    Go to Settings
  3. Next, type “hardware acceleration” in the search bar, turn off the toggle for “Use hardware acceleration when available,” and click “Relaunch.
    Disable Hardware Acceleration and click Relaunch
    Disable Hardware Acceleration and click Relaunch

Step 2. Disable Hardware Acceleration in Discord

Just like in the browser, you need to disable hardware acceleration in the Discord app as well. After doing so, your Discord app will restart, and you can continue with the streaming process.

  1. Launch Discord and go to User Settings.
    Open User Settings
    Open User Settings
  2. Scroll down and click “Advanced.
  3. Here, turn off the toggle for Hardware Acceleration, and Discord will restart.
    Disable Hardware Acceleration
    Disable Hardware Acceleration

Step 3: Share your screen on Discord.

Once you have turned off hardware acceleration for both the browser and the Discord app, you can now share your screen on a channel without it blacking out. All of the server members will be able to stream Netflix with you.

  1. Open Discord and go to User Settings.
  2. Go to Registered Games and click on Add it.
  3. Select Google Chrome from the dropdown menu and click Add Game.
    Add Google Chrome in Register Games tab
    Add Google Chrome in the Register Games tab
  4. Now go back to the home screen and click General under Voice channels.
    Click on General
    Click on General
  5. Now click on the screen share icon.
  6. In the next window, select Google Chrome and click Go Live.
    Select Google Chrome and click Go Live
    Select Google Chrome and click Go Live
  7. Now open Chrome and play a video on Netflix.
  8. Return to Discord, and you will be able to stream Netflix on Discord through screen sharing.
    Stream Netflix on Discord
    Stream Netflix on Discord
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Maryam is a tech enthusiast with a passion for all things digital. She has a deep understanding of the latest technological trends and advancements. With her strong problem-solving abilities and exceptional attention to detail, she can quickly identify and fix any IT-related problem that comes their way. But what sets Maryam apart is her proficiency in mobile troubleshooting. Be it a problematic app, slow device, or frustrating software update, Maryam is skilled in tackling any mobile issue with ease.