Created: March 2, 2023

Netflix wont go on TV but is going ok on phones and computers

Last Edit: March 2, 2023
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Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
Hello, thank you for using Howly. I’ll be happy to help you out! May I ask your name?
Customer Reply
*****
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
Nice to meet you, *****!
What troubleshooting have you done so far?
Customer Reply
Power off at wall for tv and modem
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
What do you see when trying to access Netflix?
Customer Reply
Just the cursor going round and round. Says Code NW-3-6
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
Do you use any VPN services?
Customer Reply
not sure what you mean
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
These services can help you change your virtual location.
Customer Reply
no then
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
Okay.
Have you tried reinstalling the application?
Customer Reply
can you talk us through how?
does that mean taking it off the tv and re-installing it
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
Yes, correct.
Please, specify the brand and the model of your device.
Customer Reply
GL Smart TV
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
You mean LG, correct?
Customer Reply
yep, sorry
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
No worries! Just making sure.
Press the remote's Home button to bring up the Home screen on the TV. Use the remote to select the Pencil icon to the right of the apps.
Use the left arrow on the remote to go to an app you want to delete and press OK on the remote.
Use the remote's up arrow to go to the X at the top of the app. Press OK. Select Yes to remove the app.
Customer Reply
theres 2 of us here. just going to try again, hang on!!
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
No worries, take your time.
Customer Reply
ok done that
netflix has been deleted
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
Okay, good!
Click on the Home/Start button to open the launch bar.
Find the LG Content Store on the launch bar and click on it.
Cycle through the arrows on your remote to reach the App tab and click on it.
Find Netflix and click Install.
Customer Reply
after clicking on content button we get network is disconnected
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
Okay, so on your TV you don't have access to the internet at all?
Customer Reply
yes we do but don't use it. We have been using netflix so we must have internet??
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
Could you please tell me when and how did the problem occur?
Customer Reply
just didn't connect when we turned Netflix on yesterday
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
Before that it was working just fine?
Customer Reply
yes
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
Just to confirm that we are on the same page: when you said that you get network disconnected, was it in the LG content store, right?
Customer Reply
yes thats right
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
On your TV, can you access any browser and try googling anything? It seems like only your TV is not connected to the Internet.
Customer Reply
pls explain how we get there
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
What internet-related apps do you have on your TV?
Customer Reply
google chrome? thats what we have on our computers
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
If you have Google Chrome on your TV, please, try accessing it.
Customer Reply
not sure which button to press on remote?
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
Press the Settings button on your remote. Select to Network > Network Status to bring up the network status page. You should see 'Wired/Wireless network is connected' depending on your network setup. Let's check the Internet this way.
Customer Reply
coming
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
Sure, no rushing.
Customer Reply
Says ethernet not connected
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
1) Open "Quick Setting Menu" of LG Smart TV by using remote controller & Go to
"Network" setting menu
2) Select Wi-Fi Connection and press OK button on remote controller
3) Click on "Wi-Fi Connection" Click on desired network name to connect. Wait for few seconds until TV is connected to the selected network connection
Customer Reply
had to find password. we are with Spark and it says now connected
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
Okay, good!
Click on the Home/Start button to open the launch bar.
Find the LG Content Store on the launch bar and click on it.
Cycle through the arrows on your remote to reach the App tab and click on it.
Find Netflix and click Install.
Customer Reply
no install button??
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
What do you see instead?
Customer Reply
start watch movies
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
Okay, click on that.
Customer Reply
found install button
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
Okay, good job!
Customer Reply
says app been install
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
Let's wait for it to install.
Okay, good.
Now go back to the home screen. You should see the Netflix app here.
Customer Reply
we keep losing the cursor
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
No problem. Let know when you have opened the app.
Customer Reply
trying to sort language
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
Do you mean that your TV is not in English?
Customer Reply
yes it is but when interface language comes up and we press english it doesnt click in
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
Okay, I see.
May I ask you to restart your TV?
Customer Reply
now trying to save profile
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
Okay, take your time.
Customer Reply
doesnt seem to want to click in
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
Then, please, try restarting the TV. It should help.
Customer Reply
TV off now. wait 10 sec then restart
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
Yes, thank you.
Customer Reply
instead of netflix it just says Start
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
You see this, after you clicked on the Netflix app?
Customer Reply
netflix app wasnt there, just start. now we have to sign in again
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
Please, do. It happens sometimes.
Customer Reply
signing in
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
Let me know about the results.
Customer Reply
wow i think we got it. also Netflix in apps
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
Now you can access Netflix with no problem?
Customer Reply
seems like it yes thankyou so much
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
You are welcome!
Do you have any additional questions I can help you with?
I am so pleased to see your issue got resolved!
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