In addition to Netflix being available on many handheld devices and computer, it can also be downloaded and streamed on the Nintendo Wii.
Here is how to download, connect and watch Netflix on Wii:
Steps to Download Netflix on Nintendo Wii
- Power on your Wii.
- And go to the ‘Main-menu.’
- Click on ‘Wii Shop Channel’ text and click on ‘Start’ to open Wii shop.
- On the Wii Shop Channel menu, click on ‘Wii Channels.’ Clicking on this option will open a channels list.
- Click on ‘Netflix Instant Streaming for Nintendo Wii.’
- And agree to download it for free.
- Select a downloading location.
- Allow and confirm downloading channel. Immediately after approving, downloading will start and a small animation will appear on the screen.
Once the channel downloads completely, it will get added to the main menu. You can go back to the main menu and check it there.
Steps to connect Wii with Netflix
To connect your Wii console with Netflix, you need to sign in, and for sign in you require a registered Netflix account.
- Open ‘Netflix’ on your Wii console.
- Go to ‘Sign in’ section.
- Enter your ‘Netflix registered email’ into the provided email field.
- And then enter its password into the provided password field.
- After that, click on the ‘Continue’ to sign in.
If you do not have a registered Netflix account yet, then you can’t sign up for an account from your Nintendo Wii because the sign-up option is not available on Wii. So you need to visit the Netflix website with your computer to register for an account.
- Read the instruction appears on the screen to activate the connection.
- Now, on your computer go to the ‘Netflix website for Wii.’
- And sign in with your Netflix account.
- Click on ‘Activate Now’ option on the homepage screen. You’ll see the homepage screen after Signing In.
- Type the code which appears on your Wii.
Netflix will take several minutes to finish the activation, and this will activate your connection. After finish, you’ll see a completion of the activation process screen on your Wii.
Steps to watch Netflix on Nintendo Wii console
- Open ‘Netflix’ on your Wii console.
- Open the ‘Instant Queue’ option to view and search for the TV shows or movies.
- Go to ‘Categories’ option from the bottom of the console screen to find contents categories wise.
- Click on the ‘Search’ button near the top of the screen to search for a specific movie or content you want to watch.
- When you’ll find the video you want to watch, tap on the ‘Play’ button of the thumbnail to start playing.
That’s it! Use your Wii remote to navigate through the menu.
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Ava Williams is a Microsoft Office expert and has been working in the technical industry since 2002. As a technical expert, Harry Williams has written technical blogs, manuals, white papers, and reviews for many websites such as office.com/setup.
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Finding and downloading the Netflix channel on the Wii:
Go to ‘Wii Shop Channel’ from the Wii home menu.
Select ‘OK’ option and then ‘Yes.’
