I cannot watch Netflix movies I have downloaded on my iPhone via screen mirroring on my Apple TV 4 ? Only audio and black tv screen

Just a black screen with audio on my Sony tv. The Apple TV and iphone are connected via mirroring but cannot watchx Netflix !! Please help software on all devices are up to date. Cannot way h downloaded movies via Netflix and can watch live streaming movies via Netflix! Is this a restriction by Apple ??

Posted on Nov 9, 2017 6:07 PM

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Posted on Nov 9, 2017 6:18 PM

Hi. This is a restriction implemented by the Netflix app. Apps can decide how they interact with AirPlay and mirroring. Apple is not involved. Have you tried not using mirroring, instead using the AirPlay icon in the lower right of the video player?

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I cannot watch Netflix movies I have downloaded on my iPhone via screen mirroring on my Apple TV 4 ? Only audio and black tv screen

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