Netflix is the most popular streaming service with stellar content library. Whenever my colleagues ask me to watch a new movie or a TV show on Netflix, I ask them to AirDrop the content to my iPhone. So, if you are an active Netflix user who likes to share what you watch with your friends, you can use the AirDrop function on your Apple device.
You can share the Netflix app, movies, TV shows, and games from the iPhone or iPad to other Apple devices using the AirDrop. There is no Netflix app for the Mac, which means you can only AirDrop content using their website. Use my detailed guide on how to AirDrop Netflix’s content between Apple devices within a few minutes.
Pre-Requisites
Before proceeding with AirDropping the Netflix app or its content, you must meet the following requirements and do the following prerequisites.
- Ensure that your iPhone or iPad runs on iOS 7 or above and Mac on MacOS Yosemite or above.
- Turn on the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on both sender and receiver Apple devices for a reliable transfer process.
- Make sure that both the sender and receiver Apple devices are at a distance of less than 30 feet or 9 meters from each other.
- Change the AirDrop setting to Everyone (for 10 minutes) or Contacts only on both Apple devices from the Control Center (or Finder in Mac).
How to AirDrop Netflix App from iPhone/iPad
Follow the steps below to AirDrop Netflix app from an iPhone or iPad.
1. On your iPhone or iPad, find the Netflix app.
Note: If you don’t have the app installed, install the Netflix application on your iPhone or iPad from the App Store.
2. Press and hold the Netflix app for 2-3 seconds.
3. Now, select the Share App option from the list.
4. Scroll down and select the AirDrop list.
5. Select the receiving Apple device.
6. On the receiving Apple device, click Accept to complete the process.
How to AirDrop Netflix on Mac
Since there is no Netflix app on the Mac to AirDrop its content, you can use Netflix’s official website. You can AirDrop the website using the Safari or Chrome browser. Here is how to do it.
On Safari
1. Run the Safari web browser on your Mac and visit Netflix’s website.
2. Sign in to your desired Netflix account and select the content you want to AirDrop.
3. Click the Share icon at the top-right corner and select AirDrop.
4. On the AirDrop window, select the receiving Apple device.
Once the receiver accepts the file, they will get the link to the Netflix website or content.
On Chrome
1. Launch the Chrome browser app on your Mac and visit the Netflix website.
2. Sign in with your Netflix account and select the content you want to share.
3. Hit the File option on the top menu and select the Share option.
4. Select AirDrop from the list and select the receiver.
Once the receiver accepts the AirDrop request, they will get the link you sent.
How to AirDrop Netflix Content from iPhone/iPad
You can share movies, TV shows, games, or any other content on Netflix to other Apple devices using AirDrop. However, the receiver must have an active Netflix subscription to access the Netflix content you send via AirDrop. Use the steps below to AirDrop Netflix’s content from your iPhone or iPad.
1. Run the Netflix app on your device and sign in to your subscription account.
2. Select Netflix content that you would like to AirDrop and click on the Share option.
3. Now, click More, select the AirDrop tile, and tap on the receiver’s Apple device.
4. Once the receiver clicks Accept, the Netflix content will be AirDropped to them.
Note: If your AirDrop any games from Netflix, it will direct you to the App Store to download the game.
How to Share Netflix App and Content Using Proximity Sharing
If your iPhone running on iOS 17 or above, you can use the Proximity Sharing feature to AirDrop the content between iPhones with the dynamic effect. Here is how to do it.
Note: Ensure both the sender’s and receiver’s iPhones are running on the latest iOS update.
1. On both iPhones, open the Settings app.
2. Select the General option and click on AirDrop.
3. Now, enable the Bringing Devices Together option.
4. Open the Netflix app on your iPhone and sign in to your account (if required).
5. Now, select a movie, TV show, or game to share.
6. Click on the Share option and click More.
7. Select the AirDrop tile and bring both the iPhones together.
8. Click Accept on the receiving iPhone to complete the transfer.
Note: To share the Netflix app, hold the app from the home screen and click on Share App. Select AirDrop and bring the iPhones together.