8 codesFixes from Netflix's help pages
Netflix error codes
What each Netflix error code means and how to fix it, taken from Netflix's own help pages and put in plain words. If many people have trouble at once, the cause may be on Netflix's side: check whether Netflix is down right now.
Codes
All 8 codes
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NW-2-5: Network connection error
- Means
- Your device took too long to reach Netflix. Netflix says this usually points to a connection problem on the device or the home network.
- First step
- On the error screen, open More Details and run the network check, or test another internet app. All steps
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UI-800-3: Device data needs refreshing
- Means
- Data saved on your device has to be refreshed, or a network problem kept the Netflix app from opening.
- First step
- Unplug the device for at least a minute, then plug it back in. All steps
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M7111-1331: Browser setting or plan blocks playback
- Means
- Netflix won't play in a web browser because a browser setting is blocking it, or your plan only allows watching on a phone or tablet.
- First step
- If you open Netflix from a bookmark, type www.netflix.com directly instead and update the bookmark. All steps
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NW-4-7: Couldn't connect to Netflix
- Means
- A data problem on the device or a network problem is blocking Netflix, or the device is no longer supported.
- First step
- Check More Details > Device: an SDK or platform version of 4.1.5 or lower means the device is no longer supported. All steps
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- Means
- On a computer, this code usually means something is wrong with the web browser.
- First step
- Make sure your browser version meets Netflix's requirements; update it or switch to an HTML5-capable browser. All steps
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NW-3-6: Network problem reaching Netflix
- Means
- A problem on the network is stopping your device from reaching Netflix.
- First step
- Undo custom modem, VPN, proxy or DNS settings so the connection uses defaults. All steps
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NW-1-19: Device can't reach Netflix
- Means
- A network problem is preventing your device from connecting to Netflix.
- First step
- Check that your network allows streaming; public Wi-Fi, hotspots and satellite links may block it or be too slow. All steps
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UI-113: Couldn't connect to Netflix
- Means
- Data on the device or a network issue is keeping Netflix from working, or the device is no longer supported.
- First step
- Turn the device fully off for 15 seconds, then back on. All steps
Checked against Netflix's help pages on 5 November 2026. Each page links to the help page its steps came from.