Netflix gives you the ability to watch your favorite films and TV programs in several ways. Movies can be ordered through surface mail, over the Web or direct from a Netflix-enabled device. Netflix devices include many Blu-ray players. Once a connection is established, you can order and watch movies directly from the Blu-ray player's main menu.
From Your Computer
Step 1
Open a Web browser and navigate to Netflix.com.
Step 2
Access the "Netflix Ready Devices" page on the Netflix website. Select the "Blu-ray Players" option to view a list of Netflix-compatible Blu-ray players.
Step 3
Locate your Blu-ray player on the list. Compatible Blu-ray players as of April 2011 include the VIZIO Blu-ray, the Yamaha Networking Blu-ray, Toshiba Blu-ray players, the Sony Network Blu-ray disc player, Samsung Network Blu-ray players, the Pioneer Internet Connected Blu-ray, the Philips Netflix-ready Blu-ray, Panasonic's Networking Blu-Ray player, LG Network Blu-ray players and the Insignia Connected Blu-Ray player. If your Blu-ray player does not appear on the current list, it is not Netflix-compatible.
Step 4
Click on the image of your Blu-ray player.
Step 5
Click on "Start Your Free Trial." At the end of your Netflix free trial, you will have the option to extend your Netflix membership if desired.
Step 6
Input the required information, including your email address and a Netflix password. A new screen will display.
Step 7
Complete the required information fields, which include your first and last name, company (if applicable,) address, city, state, zip code and phone number. When you have entered this information, a new screen will appear.
Step 8
Complete the section for "Your Payment Information." You will need to enter a credit card or PayPal account number and other relevant information such as the card's expiration date.
Step 9
Click "Start Membership."
Step 10
Check your email account. You will receive a Netflix membership confirmation in one email and an activation code in a second email.
Step 11
Write down the activation code. You will need to enter this information into your Blu-ray player.
From the Blu-ray Player
Step 1
Power on the Blu-ray player.
Step 2
Access the "Netflix" icon on your Blu-ray player's menu.
Step 3
Enter the activation code into the appropriate field when "Enter Activation Code" appears.
Step 4
Wait while the Blu-ray player connects to Netflix. This process may take several moments. When the Netflix connection to your Blu-ray player has been established, a status update will let you know.
Step 5
Click the Netflix icon on your Blu-ray player's menu to watch movies at any time.