# Disney+ Chromecast restriction in Germany and Netherlands

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/disney-chromecast-restriction-in-germany-and-netherlands
> Updated: 2026-09-08T18:32:25.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Disney+ has disabled Chromecast functionality for users in Germany and the Netherlands following a patent ruling. On September 2, the Düsseldorf division of the Unified Patent Court issued a ban regarding a patent held by InterDigital. This patent specifically concerns the technology used to transition video playback between devices, such as casting from a smartphone to a television.

The ruling targets the functional method by which the app discovers nearby devices and establishes Wi-Fi connections. While the casting option remains visible within the app, users in the affected regions receive notifications that the service is unavailable. This restriction forces subscribers to rely on alternative methods, such as native smart TV applications, mobile screens, or AirPlay, which remains unaffected by the dispute.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Disney+ casting functionality disabled in Germany and Netherlands

A patent dispute has disabled the casting functionality for Disney+ users in Germany and the Netherlands, forcing subscribers to use alternative viewing methods.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-casting-functionality-disabled-in-germany-and-netherlands

### 2026-09-06: Disney+ disables Chromecast in Netherlands and Germany due to patent ruling

Disney+ has disabled Chromecast functionality in the Netherlands and Germany following a patent ruling by the Unified Patent Court involving InterDigital.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-disables-chromecast-in-netherlands-and-germany-due-to-patent-ruling

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