How many devices can be on Netflix at once depends entirely on your subscription plan, not on the total number of devices signed into your account. Netflix does not limit how many devices you can sign into, but the number that can stream simultaneously is capped by your plan.
How many devices can be on Netflix at once?
The direct answer is that your plan determines your simultaneous stream limit. You can have dozens of devices logged into your account, but only a set number can watch at the same time. For the Standard with Ads and Standard plans, you can watch on 2 supported devices at a time. For the Premium plan, you can watch on 4 supported devices at a time. This limit applies to streaming content, not to how many devices are simply signed in.
Netflix plan device limits for streaming and downloads
Each Netflix plan has specific limits for both simultaneous streaming and downloading content for offline viewing. Here is the breakdown:
- Standard with Ads: Stream on 2 devices at a time. Download content on up to 2 devices.
- Standard: Stream on 2 devices at a time. Download content on up to 2 devices.
- Premium: Stream on 4 devices at a time. Download content on up to 6 devices.
These limits are fixed per plan. If you need more simultaneous streams or more download devices, you would need to upgrade your plan. To change Netflix download settings, you can adjust video quality and storage preferences within the app on each device, though the number of devices you can download to is set by your plan.
Understanding your Netflix household and extra members
A Netflix account is intended for people who live together in a single household. If you have the Standard or Premium plan, you have the option to add extra members who do not live with you for an additional monthly fee. This allows those individuals to have their own profile and access, even though they are outside your household. The extra member feature does not increase your simultaneous stream limit; it simply allows a separate household to use your account without counting against your primary household's devices.
How to manage devices signed into your account
You can view and remotely sign out of devices to free up slots or secure your account. Follow these steps:
- Go to Netflix.com and sign in.
- Select your profile icon in the top-right corner, then choose "Account."
- You will see a list of devices currently signed into your account, along with their last activity.
- To sign out a device remotely, click the "Sign out" button next to it.
This is also how you would remove Netflix account from smart TV if you no longer want that device to have access. Signing out a device revokes its access until you log in again with your credentials.
Frequently asked questions
How many profiles can I have on one Netflix account?
You can create up to 5 individual profiles on one Netflix account. This does not increase the number of simultaneous streams; profiles are for personalized recommendations and watchlists only.
What is the difference between signed-in devices and simultaneous streams?
Signed-in devices are all the devices that have ever logged into your account. There is no limit on how many you can have signed in. Simultaneous streams are the number of devices that can actively play content at the same time, which is limited by your plan.
How do I change my plan?
You can upgrade or downgrade at any time.
How do you get Netflix?
To get Netflix, visit Netflix.com, choose a plan, create an account, and enter your payment information to start streaming.
What is Netflix premium?
Netflix premium is the highest-tier plan, offering streaming on up to 4 devices at once, downloads on up to 6 devices, and access to Ultra HD (4K) content where available.
