Netflix video issues with Mac Virtual Display on Vision Pro

I'm using Mac Virtual Display (MVD) on a Vision Pro (VP) running VisionOS 26.5 in conjunction with a M3 MacBook Pro (M3MBP) running macOS Tahoe 26.5. When I try to use Friendly Streaming or Safari or Firefox to display Netflix content out of my Netflix account running on my M3MBP via MVD, only the trailers will run audio and video without issue. As soon as I try to view the actual TV episode or movie, the video cuts out to black screen (on Friendly Streaming and Safari) or freezes (on Firefox) but audio continues playing without problem. Now, if I disconnect from MVD and just do the above and view directly on my M3MBP screen, both video and audio of the actual TV episode or movie runs just fine (i.e., no issues on Friendly Streaming, Safari or Firefox). And if I use the Supercut app on my VP to access my Netflix account directly (the same account I'm using on my M3MBP), I also have no issues with video nor audio.


It's not a big deal as I can always either view my TV episodes and movies off my Netflix account via Supercut on my VP or via Friendly Streaming or Safari or Firefox on my M3 MBP without using MVD but I'm curious as to why this video black screen/freezing with unaffected audio is happening only with MVD.

Posted on May 28, 2026 4:52 AM

Reply

There are no replies.

Netflix video issues with Mac Virtual Display on Vision Pro

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.