I pay for Netflix via sky subscription and want watch Netflix abroad

[C.+Yellon]

How do I get a Netflix code if I pay for it via my sky subscription 

[lettice]

If you're a Sky Glass or Sky Stream customer, Netflix is included with your Sky Ultimate TV subscription so will be part of your Sky bill.

If you have Sky Stream pucks these will count towards your device limits if you log into the Netflix app. For example, Sky Glass and a Sky Stream puck will count as 2 devices.

• Select any Netflix show or go the Apps menu and select Netflix.
• Follow the on-screen instructions

If you have an existing Netflix account you pay Netflix direct for:

• Sky Glass customers only: When you log into Netflix on Sky Glass for the first time, make sure it's on your Sky Glass TV (not a Sky Stream puck)
• Make sure the details you enter and/or confirm when logging into Netflix on Sky Glass or Sky Stream for the first time match your existing Netflix account details. This will alert Netflix to stop billing you separately and link your existing account to your Streaming TV bill.

More info here;

https://www.sky.com/help/articles/apps-on-sky-q-and-glass-using-netflix

[Ellie_TV]

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@C.+Yellon wrote:

How do I get a Netflix code if I pay for it via my sky subscription 

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If you mean you want to watch Netflix whilst you are away on holiday then you can. 

Just log in to the Netflix app on any device - be it a smart TV, a mobile phone, a tablet or login to the Netflix website on a PC or Mac.

Use the same email address/username and password that you used when you first setup your Netlix account. 

The content available to you will differ depending on the country you are in, but you can certainly watch Netflix whilst abroad, even if you pay for it via your Sky bill.  

[JPB]

I tried recently to access my Sky package Netflix whilst on holiday in Greece but was denied access due to geographical restrictions. The only solution was to open another Netflix account for one month and remember to cancel at end of vacation.

Even using a VPN did not override the geographical restrictions.

[BenJoBanjo]

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@JPB wrote:

I tried recently to access my Sky package Netflix whilst on holiday in Greece but was denied access due to geographical restrictions. The only solution was to open another Netflix account for one month and remember to cancel at end of vacation.

Even using a VPN did not override the geographical restrictions.

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That shouldn't have been the case. Were you using a local broadband connection or roaming data on a mobile device?

I've used my UK registered Netflix account many times whilst overseas using a local broadband connection. No VPN necessary. Netflix just has a different selection of content available based on the location. 

Do you have the Netflix with ads plan as part of your Sky subscription? The ads could be the problem. Greece will perhaps not allow ad-supported plans to be viewed in their country, only ad-free or Premium subscriptions. 

[JPB]

The issue occurred when trying to 'cast' to hotel room TV so family could watch Netflix. 

Thought initially it was hotel system but no with hotel IT tech support who proved his local (Greek) Netflix account worked fine.

VPN use did not make any difference so that was a waste of money.

Opened a new Netflix Account and that worked immediately.

After trying to find a workaround new temporary account was only one that worked.

Unless others have a better solution for using Sky Package Netflix outside of UK when on vacation which would be appreciated.

[BenJoBanjo]

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@JPB wrote:

The issue occurred when trying to 'cast' to hotel room TV so family could watch Netflix. 

Thought initially it was hotel system but no with hotel IT tech support who proved his local (Greek) Netflix account worked fine.

VPN use did not make any difference so that was a waste of money.

Opened a new Netflix Account and that worked immediately.

After trying to find a workaround new temporary account was only one that worked.

Unless others have a better solution for using Sky Package Netflix outside of UK when on vacation which would be appreciated.

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I've just checked with Netflix and in Greece they do not offer an ad-supported plan so if that's what you have as part of your Sky package or paid for with Netflix direct then you won't be able to view it in Greece. 

These are the options if you sign up to Netflix in Greece:

Basic

• Unlimited ad-free movies, TV shows, and mobile games

• Watch on 1 supported device at a time

• Watch in 720p (HD)

• Download on 1 supported device at a time

Standard

• Unlimited ad-free movies, TV shows, and mobile games

• Watch on 2 supported devices at a time

• Watch in 1080p (Full HD)

• Download on 2 supported devices at a time

Premium

• Unlimited ad-free movies, TV shows, and mobile games

• Watch on 4 supported devices at a time

• Watch in 4K (Ultra HD) + HDR

• Download on 6 supported devices at a time

• Netflix spatial audio

To view your UK registered Netflix package in Greece you would need to upgrade to the ad-free or Premium tier of Netflix, which you can do via Sky on a month by month basis. This would probably have been cheaper than signing up for a Greek account for a month. 

[JPB]

I have the Standard Netflix subscription as only use one TV at home. 
A temporary upgrade sounds like a better option. 
As we travel frequently can try the upgrade option.

thanks