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Carlito Austin

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Aug 2, 2024, 11:19:33 AM8/2/24

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For the android TV app only the nflx:// protocol seems to do anything where it opens the app and then it just stays at the main menu instead of playing the movie. Using the protocol opens to netflix in the browser where it just asks you to download the phone or tablet app.

I wanted the same, so I spent some time digging. It had to be possible because Netflix series and movies show up in the Android TV launcher search results and can be launched from there. Apparently there are intent extras in that intent and they are the missing piece. The biggest problem was that there is no easy way to capture those intent extras (logcat doesn't show the extras), still I found a way. The following code does what you want:

This way I can launch right into a movie or series and it automatically starts playing. To launch into the screen without automatic playback, use /title/ instead of /watch/.Tested on netflix ninja 3.3.1 build 1513 for Android TV on arm.

Netflix recently added universal search support to Android TV, which means there had to be some way to deep link to shows and movies. So I found a few flags you need to set to correctly open the show page. It seems like there are also extras which could be used to automatically start playing.

I followed the link to apple app store and the link only takes me to a preview. I tried searching for the app at the store no netflix app appeared. I have a MacBook air and any app only says iPhone or iPad. I am no further ahead and I still can not download any app for netflix so I can download movies to take on the plane.