Change a Netflix Account on Wii

Nintendo’s Wii console streams movies and TV shows from pre-existing Netflix accounts. After the Netflix account is connected to the Wii Netflix channel, it will continue using the same account until it is deleted. If you want to replace your Netflix account with a new account, you will need to delete pre-existing data. Newer versions of the Netflix app for Wii and Wii U allow you to switch profiles without signing out of the app completely.

Steps

Using a Wii

  1. Consider changing profiles instead of logging out. If you are sharing a Netflix account between multiple people, you can setup and use profiles for each user. These profiles will keep recommendations and history separate for each user, allowing you to easily share your account with family and friends.
    • You can create profiles from the Netflix Account Management page (movies.netflix.com/YourAccount). You cannot create profiles from the Wii Netflix app.
    • You can switch profiles in the Wii Netflix app by clicking the profile image with your Wii Remote. You can then select the profile that you want to use. If you don't have the option to switch profiles, you may need to update your Netflix app.
  2. Open the Wii Settings menu if you want to log out. If you need to log out of the Wii Netflix app so that you can log in with an entirely different account, you can get started in the Wii Settings menu. Click the "Wii" option from the Wii's main menu.
  3. Select "Data Management" and then "Save Data." This will allow you to find the profile data that Netflix has stored.
  4. Select "Wii." A list of all of your app and game save data will appear on the screen.
  5. Click the "Netflix" icon. It will have a red "N" with a white background. Older versions may have a white "N" with a red background. It will be labeled "Netflix Channel."
  6. Select "Erase" from the list of options. You will be prompted to confirm that you want to delete the stored account information. This will not delete your Netflix channel, or delete your account. It will just remove the stored login information from the Netflix app.
  7. Return to the Wii's main menu by pressing "Back" multiple times. Continue pressing Back until you see your list of channels.
  8. Open Netflix and log in with another account. When you select Netflix, you'll be prompted to enter login information or create a new account. Click "Sign In" and then enter the account information that you want to use.[1]

Using a Wii U

  1. Use profiles to share an a single account with multiple people. Profiles allow you to have different sets of history and recommendations for a single account. This makes it easy to share an account with your family or friends. If you switch profiles, you don't need to log out and log in to the Netflix app. If you aren't able to switch profiles, you'll need to update your Netflix app.
    • You can't create profiles from the Wii U, but you can create them at the Netflix Account Management page (movies.netflix.com/YourAccount).
    • Switch profiles by selecting the profile image in the upper-right corner of the Netflix app on your Wii U. You'll also be prompted to select a profile when you start the app for the first time.
  2. Open the Netflix app if you want to sign out. If you'd rather sign out instead of use different profiles, you can do so from within the Netflix app itself.
  3. Open the Settings menu. You can open this by selecting the Gear icon at the top of the Netflix screen.
  4. Select "Sign Out" and then confirm that you want to log out. You will be signed out of the Wii U app, and prompted to log in with a different account.

Using Your Computer

  1. Log into your Netflix Account Management page. If you no longer have access to your Wii console, you can log out using the Netflix Account Management page. Visit movies.netflix.com/YourAccount and log in with your Netflix account.
  2. Click the "Sign out of all devices" link. You'll find this in the Settings section.
  3. Confirm that you want to sign out of all devices. This will sign you out of any device that is currently logged into your Netflix account, including any game consoles, computers, smart TVs, and mobile devices.
  4. Log back in on the devices you want to use. Because you've been signed out everywhere, you'll need to log back in with any devices that you still want to use with Netflix.[2]

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Sources and Citations

  1. ↑ https://help.netflix.com/en/node/23890
  2. ↑ https://help.netflix.com/en/node/18
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