How Do I Get Netflix Through Time Warner?

by Sarah Snow, Demand Media

Watching movies through an Internet connection is much faster than a trip to the local video rental store.

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Netflix revolutionized the distribution of films by providing a subscription-based mail-order DVD rental service. Once this was wildly successful, Netflix further increased the value of its product by providing streaming video services to its subscribers, which numbered over 20 million in the first quarter of 2011. Subscribers must have a high-speed Internet connection to take advantage of streaming film services like Netflix. Time Warner Cable is one of many Internet service providers that offers high-speed cable capable of handling the necessary bandwidth to stream online video through your Netflix account.

Connect with a Computing Device

With a computing device connected to your Time Warner Cable Internet service, you can search for Netflix with any web browser like Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Internet Explorer. Netflix offers free trials to potential customers and reliable low-cost services to subscribing members. Once you have registered for Netflix service on the website, you may enjoy the streaming services through a variety of devices, including your personal computing device.

Connect with a Blu-ray Player

The new Blu-ray players come with pre-loaded applications that connect to various websites and services like Netflix. The Blu-ray player must be connected to your Time Warner Cable Internet connection either through a wireless connection or an ethernet connection to your modem. Once you've set up your Blu-ray player, you can connect it to your Netflix account and watch streaming videos through your Blu-ray player on your television.

Connect With Your Gaming Consoles

Many gaming consoles connect to Netflix through your Time Warner Cable Internet connection. Gaming consoles like the Wii, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 have applications similar to the Blu-ray player that access your Netflix account. The newer gaming consoles provide HD quality video, and some even offer HD for 1080p television sets. The interface between gaming consoles and Netflix is simple and easy to use.

Connect with a Smart Television

In a day and age where cell phones have become smart, the next logical step is developing a smart television. A smart television is an Internet-ready device that can connect to a variety of applications through your Time Warner Cable Internet service. Smart TVs are relatively new to the market, but they come from a variety of brand-name companies and they offer an additional easy method of watching online streaming video through your Netflix account.

References

  • The Hollywood Reporter: How the Assault on Netflix Will Shake Out: Paul Bond, Tim Appelo: March 2011
  • Netflix: Home
  • Netflix: Instantly Watch TV Shows & Movies on Lots of Different Devices
  • Amazon: Console Buying Guide

About the Author

Sarah Snow began working as a freelance writer in 2010. She has worked in finance management, supply-chain management and currently works in public relations and creative development in the film industry. Snow holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and creative writing from Stanford University.

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