

It is compatible with macOS Big Sur 11.4 and later. Naturally, an Amazon Prime subscription is needed to view the streaming content.

Amazon, with its various lines of Echo Show smart displays, has ensured that its own streaming service is more widespread there.Īmazon Prime Video for macOS is available on the Mac App Store as a free download. Netflix is quite rare in that area, with its arrival on Google Nest Hub Max last year making headlines. Likewise, how do you force a factory reset on a MacBook AirTurn on your Mac and immediately press and hold these four keys together: Option, Command, P, and R. It's the same thing in the world of smart displays. Release the keys and shortly afterwards you should see the macOS Utilities window appear. So it is a shame not to see Netflix (or Disney Plus, for that matter) offer the same on Macbooks just yet. Desktop apps tend to offer higher resolution streaming, too, than is offered in streaming service browsers Netflix's Windows 10 app can stream in 4K resolution, if your PC monitor supports it.

Watching in-app is a great option for those wanting a standalone application for their streaming needs – meaning you won't get lost amid tabs or distracted by a browser notification.
