How to stream Netflix on Discord without a black screen in Chrome?

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Hello to all of you.

I keep getting a dark screen instead of a video when I try to stream Netflix on Discord using Chrome. The images do not function at all, but the music is perfect. Has someone managed to resolve this problem? Are there any configurations or techniques I should follow to ensure proper operation?

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If you’re having trouble with a black screen while streaming Netflix on Discord using Chrome, here are some steps to resolve the issue:

  1. Disable Hardware Acceleration in Chrome:
  • Open Google Chrome.
  • Click the three-dot icon in the top-right corner.
  • Select Settings.
  • In the left menu, click System.
  • Turn off Use hardware acceleration when available.
  • Disabling hardware acceleration can prevent the black screen problem during Netflix streaming.
  1. Add Netflix as a Game in Discord:
  • Launch Discord.
  • Click on your user settings (the gear icon).
  • Navigate to Advanced settings.
  • Disable Hardware Acceleration if enabled.
  • In Activity Settings, click Add it next to Registered Games and add Chrome.
  • This ensures smoother streaming of Netflix content within Discord.
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Whoa, I came upon this thread while searching Google for “black screens on Discord”! After attempting options 1 and 2, I noticed 3. I thought, “Why not?” and after restarting Google, it was successful! I’m grateful.

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For me, this has only recently begun to occur. I’ve attempted every technique available, but nothing is effective. Any more advice?

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To stream Netflix on Discord without a black screen in Chrome, follow these steps: In the Discord app, disable hardware acceleration under “Advanced” settings. For Discord in Chrome, disable hardware acceleration in Chrome’s settings, restart both Discord and Chrome. This change redirects processing tasks from GPU to CPU, improving streaming compatibility and performance.