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Netflix, Streaming Videos & DVDs

procon

(15,805 posts)

11. Netflix connects via your WiFi.

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Fri Jan 1, 2021, 04:38 PM

Jan 2021

I'm not aware of any type of box like for cable TV needed. Check out Netflix help section online for all the info you need.

You can start a free trial to see if you like it. Netflix has a monthly subscription fee that you can cancel at any time. There's no separate charge for how much you stream. Check your ISP to be sure you didn't sign up for a plan with limited use.

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Help. I don't have the right box on my tv for Netflix. If i put it on my computer [View all] applegrove Jan 2021 OP

Regardless of what kind of box you have, you will be "streaming" when using Netflix, you will be Eliot Rosewater Jan 2021 #1

As long as you don't exceed whatever limit you might have on your broadband (WIFI) data plan hlthe2b Jan 2021 #2

You would not go near 1.2tb, would you ? OnDoutside Jan 2021 #7

If you had multiple users streaming on their individual devices all day and night, you sure could hlthe2b Jan 2021 #10

I must see if I can check out my usage, we've been unlimited data OnDoutside Jan 2021 #13

If your computer and TV leftieNanner Jan 2021 #3

What broadband package do you have ? Netflix can work on low OnDoutside Jan 2021 #4

You should be able to watch on your computer - it just streams on the internet. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2021 #5

WIFI is all you need. pwb Jan 2021 #6

Your computer will almost undoubtedly be fine. Salviati Jan 2021 #8

With purchase of Netflix Zoonart Jan 2021 #9

Netflix connects via your WiFi. procon Jan 2021 #11

No. Phone allows setting to access wifi automatically when at home Demovictory9 Jan 2021 #12

The only thing I know-- Lulu KC Jan 2021 #14