How Do You Watch Netflix in Bed?

nick484 on 03/04/2021 - 21:25
Last edited 04/04/2021 - 16:31 by 1 other user

I used to watch Netflix/plex on an old laptop before I would go to sleep (I know, probably shouldn't be watching TV before bed, but who doesn't?)

The laptop bit the dust recently and now I'm trying to decide on whether to buy a cheap laptop, tablet or TV for my room. Only concerns are that I would like the ability to use my headphones to watch stuff late at night without waking others in the house. The option I am leaning towards at the moment is a second hand TV with a Chromecast + Google TV, as I've heard you can use BT headphones with it.

Any thoughts or recommendations?

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Comments

  • OhNoUShiz on 03/04/2021 - 21:26
    +18

    Buy a second hand ipad 8th gen. Tv take up space.

    • SF3 on 03/04/2021 - 23:32

      And laying down in sleep position.

  • deme on 03/04/2021 - 21:27
    +35

    I sleep

    • MrFrugalSpend on 06/04/2021 - 22:34

      exactly, its bad for you to watch shows in bed. Interferes with sleep patterns. Sleep.
      As for OP's question… I don't

  • ShannonN on 03/04/2021 - 21:28
    +11

    I don't watch TV in be too uncomfortable that's what my lounge is for

  • John Kimble on 03/04/2021 - 21:31
    +20

    Phone or projector on the ceiling

  • Okayy on 03/04/2021 - 21:37

    I use AirPods with ATV! Works great especially with Spatial Audio function & you can also use Google TV with your Bluetooth headset. I don’t use iPad since I don’t find it comfortable for longer than 1 hour.

    • Morien on 03/04/2021 - 21:39
      +6

      Spatial audio doesn’t work with ATV.

      • Okayy on 04/04/2021 - 05:27

        Oh wow! AirPods Pro has that spatial kinda feel then whereas if I put on my regular Bluetooth it doesn’t. Regular sounds flat no preference to any dimensions just flat sound but AirPod you feel that people talking and cars travelling from all 360 degrees angle.

        • brendanm on 04/04/2021 - 15:37
          +30

          Amazing what one can trick themselves into thinking when they've spent $400 on earbuds.

        • deme on 06/04/2021 - 22:54

          What content do you watch on Netflix that has Spatial Audio anyway?

      • brayhouse on 04/04/2021 - 21:08
        +2

        This is crazy. Spatial audio on the Airpods is legitimately great when I’m watching something that incorporates it on my iPad. But I can’t use it with my TV - the place i’d get the most benefit from it. So dumb. Does it rely on hardware that the Apple TV doesn’t have it is it just Apple dragging their feet (or, just as likely, holding it back until they have a new Apple TV they to sell you)?

  • kawinuyo on 03/04/2021 - 21:38
    +1

    Phone and earbuds

  • veetor on 03/04/2021 - 21:41
    +2

    Projector at the foot of my bed so I can watch stuff on the wall.

  • TheMindsetTraveller on 03/04/2021 - 22:17
    +1

    Put TV on ceiling;

    My dentist has the TV on the ceiling, it might work in the bedroom.

  • elgrande on 03/04/2021 - 22:17

    Phone..

  • Godric on 03/04/2021 - 22:26

    I have a Smart TV with Plex app installed on it to read from the server

  • Halo375 on 03/04/2021 - 22:29
    +9

    Samsung galaxy tab A tablet with a case stand so you can set it up next to you. Phone is too small, tv too big - decent tablet is the way to go.

    • Techie4066 on 04/04/2021 - 14:05
      +1

      Exact same here - 2015 Tab A 8.0 4G running Android 7.1, with a folding Samsung case which makes things much more comfortable. Does everything I need it to, and I've got a SIM card in it.

    • SBOB on 04/04/2021 - 07:05
      +6

      You must be fun at parties…..

      • Baysew on 04/04/2021 - 11:06
        +1

        ….they might be, as no mention of not having cameras.

    • ozbjunkie on 04/04/2021 - 17:34
      +3

      Habit of entertained people.

  • CC123 on 03/04/2021 - 22:41

    Phone/laptop

  • MS Paint on 03/04/2021 - 23:37
    +6

    To busy chilling in bed to be netflixing

    • djones145 on 04/04/2021 - 06:22
      +6

      sound like netflix and no chill

      • Kparky on 06/04/2021 - 17:31

        SBS ?

  • xKaizokux on 03/04/2021 - 23:50
    +5

    One of these and a phone. depends if your bed setup would work with this, can always use a tablet if you wanted a bigger screen and you can relax in a sleeping postion

  • elcheapo1 on 04/04/2021 - 00:46
    +1

    I use something similar to this and put my laptop on this with the lap desk resting on my stomach as I'm lying down in bed.

  • DingoBilly on 04/04/2021 - 06:15
    +1

    Tablet with a case stand is best. I use the galaxy tab s4 and couldn't be happier,

    Phone is too small… tablet lets you see all the detail and is great for travel as well.

  • FromAtoZ on 04/04/2021 - 06:38
    +1

    A second hand ipad pro 12.9

  • [Deactivated] on 04/04/2021 - 07:34
    +10

    How do you watch netflix in bed?

    Over your shoulder.

    • spal on 04/04/2021 - 08:36
      +6

      That and your avatar you cracked me up 🤣

  • [Deactivated] on 04/04/2021 - 09:27

    iPad pro 11"

  • Mechz on 04/04/2021 - 09:28
    -3

    Unless you're in a situation where there's no TV to plug in a laptop, just don't.

    I find video consumption on anything other than a TV pretty terrible.

  • [Deactivated] on 04/04/2021 - 10:10
    +6

    Au naturel.

    • Meconium on 05/04/2021 - 19:08

      Funny response, and the first time I’ve seen someone spell that phrase correctly in years.

  • Loopholio on 04/04/2021 - 10:55
    -2

    Just go to bed and sleep. Make sure your phone doesn't wake you with its little bleeps. I play a rain sounds all night so nothing wakes me.

  • bazingaa on 04/04/2021 - 12:19

    phone + bt headphone

  • VYCanisMajoris on 04/04/2021 - 12:27
    +1

    If it's mostly used for watching movies then just get a second hand tablet. Samsung would be my recomendation as they have sd card slots and they tend to have better screens than ipads per/$.

  • OzzyOzbourne on 04/04/2021 - 14:28

    Projector

  • the Unforgiven on 04/04/2021 - 14:35
    +1

    Doggie style :p

  • this is us on 04/04/2021 - 14:42
    +3

    I believe the only two things that should happen in bed are sleep and sex.

    Unless TV is used to make one of those things more enjoyable, I don't think having a TV in the bedroom is a good thing as it usually affects sleep quality. It's not good for your back and neck either.

  • TRANCE on 04/04/2021 - 14:42
    +10

    phone is fine.

  • lonewolf on 04/04/2021 - 15:06

    I use a TV and soundbar in the bedroom.

  • striker5950 on 04/04/2021 - 15:38

    past few years ipad, last year i got a roling TV stand, and bought a tcl c715 qled 50 inch, put it at the foot of the bed mounted to the rolling tv stand. tv was 750 at the time and the rolling stand was 135 i think from ebay

  • 2025 on 04/04/2021 - 16:06
    +1

    I use a laptop with OLED display - fills my FOV more than a cinema, and at a fraction of the price aha. Just gotta be careful with the upscaling algo otherwise after a 3 hour movie my chest is medium-rare to well done

    Vodafone TV also works with BT headphones

  • fritz and sauce on 04/04/2021 - 16:11

    12 inch win 10 samsung tablet fixed to a two arm spring loaded holder which is fixed to the bedside cupboard. This can be moved anywhere. Usually 300mm from the face. Bluetooth speaker or ear buds. Good sound is a must. Netflix, browse the web or watch the hundreds of movies downloaded over the years.

  • Drewbo on 04/04/2021 - 16:40

    The Nintendo Switch would be the perfect platform for a Netflix app - don't know if it will ever happen, though.

  • TheBird on 04/04/2021 - 16:45
    -1

    Projector via laptop.

    • hopper on 05/04/2021 - 06:40

      Or projector with chromecast to save space. (most projectors now have Bluetooth)

      • Scythic on 05/04/2021 - 15:22

        Just use Chromecast with Google TV. It has Bluetooth which allows connecting to other Bluetooth speaker/soundbar

        • hopper on 05/04/2021 - 16:03

          Agree

      • TheBird on 08/04/2021 - 20:37

        I didn't know you could put a DVD into a Chromecast. I've never used one before. Guess you learn something every day.

  • Davo1111 on 04/04/2021 - 16:55

    In the past, I have had laptop, monitor, phone, tablet and at one stage, a projector.

    Now just use a phone, its quiet, easy to move around.

    Also, not great for sleep hygene.

  • ozbjunkie on 04/04/2021 - 17:35
    +1

    55" tv

    Bachelor lifestyle

    • kokita on 06/04/2021 - 09:44

      upvote and same setup in my bedroom.

  • s1Lence on 04/04/2021 - 17:37

    I'm using a 10+ year old second hand TV (1080p) connected to my PC. I either use Bluetooth earphones/headphones or a 3.5mm extender if I want to use my higher quality wired headphones.

  • solidussnake on 04/04/2021 - 18:07

    I use a Dell XPS13 with the qhd display yes it's over kill but it's a good size and it can rest on you or on the bed and a tv would be too big

  • El cheepo on 04/04/2021 - 18:55

    Ipad with a decent adjustable case so you can angle it right where ever you lay.
    Also means you can move it easily if you roll over and are still watching etc.

    Also,
    can set timers for auto switch off if you want to fall asleep with it on.

  • p1 ama on 04/04/2021 - 21:57
    +3

    Hahahah, man all of the jokes. Seriously though, I just use my phone, but I only really watch Netflix on my computer at my desk (on a side monitor, in the background when working) or on the TV. Phone is just for short videos, finishing off an episode, browsing to find things to watch next…etc.

  • Bananawon on 04/04/2021 - 22:48

    Projectors are a game changer. I got a blitzwolf from a deal about a month ago and it was worth every cent. I didn't think I would use it much, but watching Netflix/ long uni lectures is a lot better when you basically just look at the wall. Might be better if you have a white wall or somewhere to put a projector screen.

    I usually connect my laptop to it and from that my speakers/airpods, but I think you can connect a chromecast.

  • Archi on 04/04/2021 - 22:53

    over the wife's shoulder with little to no sound… then she would turn it a bit and say.. oohh this is the good part,

  • Oz em on 04/04/2021 - 23:05

    On tv and set timer to turn off when I’m
    Asleep.

  • Dontdoit on 04/04/2021 - 23:23
    +1

    I have a samsung tab a with this. I found it for around $10 on ebay. Can also work with a phone too.

    You can have it over your head attached to the bed or from the side attached to a drawer.

    Tryone Gooseneck Tablet Stand, Tablet Mount Holder for iPad iPhone Series/Nintendo Switch/Samsung Galaxy Tabs/Amazon Kindle Fire HD and More, 30in Overall Length (Black) https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B01AUQ33LG/ref=cm_sw_r_u_apa_gl…

  • sal78 on 05/04/2021 - 06:09

    I use my phone

  • ceroau on 05/04/2021 - 06:32

    I don’t watch much in bed these days but when I do I usually use my phone or Amazon echo show. I also still have a smallish tv connected to the older Xbox one that sits on top of tall ball in a corner of the bedroom. Comes in handy on the occasions the gf is over and wants to watch movies in bed. As others are saying though it’s bad sleep hygiene as someone who use to watch stuff every night in bed “needing” something on to fall asleep too breaking the habit really does massively improve your sleep which improves just about every other area of your life. Good sleep is the key to a good life. This is an opportunity for you to break the bad habit by not replacing that laptop with anything.

  • Sammy Boi on 05/04/2021 - 06:58
    +1

    I do this every night but for me it's more about the noise than actually looking at the television while I fall asleep.

    I just need to make sure it's something that occupies my brain
    I just use my old iPhone

  • Guybrush57 on 05/04/2021 - 07:56

    Re-enact movies like Be Kind, Rewind.

  • bozbargain on 05/04/2021 - 09:28

    Don’t go for Google TV just for the BT headphones. The audio lag is very noticeable. I have a TV in the bedroom but much prefer watching something on the iPad with headphones. With the TV, you have to sit in a specific position to see the screen best whereas the iPad or any tablet really is more versatile. My old eyes also much prefer a smaller screen up close than a bigger screen further away, especially at night. I also think it’s much easier to quickly find something on Netflix or rewind by a few seconds with a touch screen display. A TV is the better option if you want to watch something together of course.

    • Scythic on 05/04/2021 - 15:24

      I use Google TV and Home Max as Bluetooth speaker. Never experienced lags

  • OzHunterNSW on 05/04/2021 - 10:33
    +3

    Go to sleep

  • bargain huntress on 05/04/2021 - 10:57

    do you have room in your bedroom for a couch or a recliner? if so i recommend getting one of those too for watching in. it's much better sleep hygiene. i love my chair.

    • capslock janitor on 05/04/2021 - 12:13
      -1

      sleep hygiene?
      ?

      • bargain huntress on 05/04/2021 - 14:16

        it's the silly name for behaviors and habits that are supposed to contribute to better sleep

        it's actually very similar to how parents from many cultures treat their kids - you are basically giving yourself a bedtime routine as an adult

        there isn't really any evidence proving they actually do anything
        but some of it is just common sense or logical

        and if you have insomnia or a sleep disorder, you will get constantly lectured to about sleep hygiene
        you will not convince anyone you actually have an actual sleep disorder unless your sleep hygiene is near perfect

  • Bugs Bunny on 05/04/2021 - 11:12
    +1

    This projector (it's been on sale a couple times) with something like Chromecast, Google TV, Apple TV etc, and a Bluetooth adapter to connect to a BT headset.

    https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B078JYXFWS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_g…

  • monky on 05/04/2021 - 11:18
    +1

    I close my eyes and imagine I'm watching Big Bang Theory until I'm swept away to beautiful nightmares

  • capslock janitor on 05/04/2021 - 12:13

    with joemamas

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