How to Fix Netflix Screen Flickering Issue in Windows and macOS??

Netflix screen flickering issues are quite common on MacBook and Windows computers. Undoubtedly, this platform can play video content on internet browsers. However, some users face screen flickering or playback issues when they watch Netflix on their browser.

In order to resolve this issue, you need to understand the cause of the problem. You need to check your software and hardware and then apply your solutions accordingly.

What Leads to the Netflix Screen Flickering Issue?

Your Mac and Windows computers have advanced graphics processors that are capable of playing high-definition content. Nevertheless, Apple and Microsoft have added some features to limit some hardware functions.

Now, let's read about different causes of Netflix screen flickering issues. 

• Browser
• Power limitations
• Malware/threat
• Account Limitations
• GPU conflict
• Operating System bug
• Dedicated graphics card

How to Fix the Netflix Screen Flickering Issue?

Before you move on to the advanced solutions, you should first begin with basic troubleshooting. So, let's read out these solutions. 

1) Netflix Server Status

Netflix is paying 9.6 dollars a month to Amazon as it is hosted on the AWS platform. There is not even a single server in the entire world that can provide 100% uptime. AWS has a sophisticated infrastructure. However, they don't promise 100% uptime.

Below are the steps that you need to follow to find Netflix server uptime from the browser.

Step 1: Launch your desktop or mobile browser. 

Step 2: Now, visit the Netflix official server status page. 

Step 3: Now, you will see "Netflix is up, we aren't currently experiencing any issues on our streaming service". 

If there is actually a server problem, then you should wait for Netflix to fix the problem. A user cannot fix AWS issues on his own as these issues are not in his or her control. 

2) Change Your Browser

Safari is the main browser for all Mac users and Google Chrome is the main browser for all Windows users. If you wish to change your browser, then it is recommended to use Firefox. You should avoid using Edge, Brave, and other similar browsers.

All these browsers are based on the Chromium project and are built on the Chrome code. It is better to use Firefox, which is an open-source project and it is good for privacy as well. We are sponsored by or affiliated with Mozilla, so you should not worry about biased suggestions. 

3) Disable Browser Extensions or Plugin

There is a chance that the plugins and add-ons installed on your browser are leading to Netflix screen flickering issues in Windows and MacOS. Disable the add-ons and plug-ins from your web browser and then play the video in your inbuilt media player.

Step 1: Launch your primary web browser. 

Step 2: Select the three-dot setting given at the upper-right corner. 

Step 3: Select "Extensions" from the drop-down menu. 

Step 4: Choose "Manage Extensions" by going to the drop-down menu. 

Step 5: Disable add-ons or extensions from your web browser. 

Step 6: Close your web browser and then reopen it. 

After that, play Netflix content on your browser. Now, you will notice that the Netflix screen flickering issue is not appearing anymore. This means that one of the enabled plugins is interfering with the video. For this, you need to go to your browser and disable the video downloader as this can be the cause of your problem.

4) Run Security Programs

There is a chance that your OS is infected with a threat and you need to get rid of it. This isn't something that you can do on your own. Therefore, you need to use a security solution available for macOS and Windows.

To run security programs, below are the steps that you need to follow.

Step 1: First of all, launch your security program. 

Step 2: After that, select the Scan button.

Step 3: Now, allow the security program to run a full system scan. This is going to take some time to finish. 

Step 4: Allow the program to scan the entire device.

Try using a security solution from your choice of vendor. Update Windows Defender in Windows and then perform a system scan.  

5) Maximum Power Output

Your device has a physical battery and the software manages that battery. It optimizes power consumption to improve battery life. If you are playing Netflix video in high resolution, then the CPU or GPU processing will increase. Due to the increase in CPU or GPU processing power, the battery power consumption also increases.

Below are the steps that you need to follow for maximum power output. 

Step 1: First of all, go to the search bar and then launch Control Panel. 

Step 2: After that, select the option of "Hardware and Sound". 

Step 3: Select Power options from the list of devices. 

Step 4: Then, select High Performance from power plans. 

Step 5: In case a high-performance plan is not available in the menu, then you must create one.