To setup Netflix movie video streaming, you need to complete 4 steps:
STEP 1. Connect your device to the InternetSTEP 2. Register your device on the Essentials web site to enable Internet Video on Demand services
Using your device remote control, navigate to the Network section of the Xross Media Bar menu (XMB) menu on your device to get your Essentials Registration Code.
Using the supplied remote, press the HOME button.
Using the right arrow or left arrow, select Network .
Using the up arrow or down arrow, select Activate Enhanced Features.
Press the Select button to begin the activation.
Once the activation is complete the Registration Code will appear.
Write down the Registration Code.
Using your computer, register your Sony device at the Essentials web site.
Using your computer, go to
https://internet.sony.tv/customer.
Login to the Essentials site:
(If you have an Essentials or Sony Store account)
Enter your email address and password and click the arrow to proceed.
Skip to step 4 below.
(If you do not have an Essentials or Sony Store account)
Click the "Create an account" link which will send you to the Sony Store Registration screen.
Enter an email address and password, and click the arrow to proceed.
If not automatically redirected, click your browser back button to return to the Essentials site.
Enter your registered email address and password and click the arrow to proceed..
Select your device type, enter your Essentials Product Registration code, and click VALIDATE.
A confirmation screen will appear and a message will be sent to your email address.
Open this email message and click the embedded link to confirm your registration with the Essentials web site.
Continue with the section below.
STEP 3. Register your device and select your movies on the Netflix web site
You must either already have or create a Netflix account (free trial offer) and will need to register your device to it.
Using your device remote control, navigate to the Video section of the device menu to get your Netflix Registration Code.
Using the supplied remote, press the HOME button.
Using the right arrow or left arrow , select Video .
Using the up arrow or down arrow, select the Netflix channel .
Press the Select button .
At the prompt, select "Yes" if you are already a Netflix member or "No" if you are not.
Note: If you are not a member, you will also need to select "Yes" at the "Ready to Get Started" prompt to subscribe to Netflix services.
Write down the 4-character Registration Code that appears.
Go to the Netflix web site to register your device with an account.
(If you are not yet a Netflix member)
Using your computer, open a web browser and go to
www.netflix.com/Sony to setup a Netflix account.
In the "Start Your Free Trial" section, enter your email address, a password and your Netflix Registration Code (in the Sony Code box), and click Continue.
(If you are already Netflix member)
A message will appear on your TV screen telling you to go to the Netflix web site to add movies to your Instant Queue.
Using your computer, open a web browser and go to
www.netflix.com/activate and login into your account.
At the "Activate Your Netflix Device" screen, enter your Netflix Registration Code and click the Activate button.
Once the activation is complete, you are ready to select Movies/TV Shows to add to your Instant Queue.
STEP 4. Watch your Netflix movies from your device