The error you're seeing is typically caused by: An issue with the Netflix application itself An issue with some Netflix account information stored on the device An issue connecting to the Internet from your device In some cases, this error code may be accompanied by the following error message: Playback attempt in progress. (147)Follow the troubleshooting steps for your device below to resolve the issue. Apple TV Stop streaming on other devices You may be streaming to more devices than your account plan permits. Stop streaming to other devices and play your movie or TV show again. If you continue to get the error, the issue will resolve itself within 2 hours. If you'd like to upgrade your account to include more streams, you can change your Netflix plan. Powercycle your Apple TV Unplug your Apple TV and the TV it's connected to for at least 1 minute. Plug both devices back in. Turn both devices back on. Try Netflix again. Try again later Sometimes the Netflix application thinks it's playing a movie even though it's not. It's pretty rare, but in these cases, just wait a couple of hours and try your movie again. iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch Reboot your device Turn your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch off and wait for 10 seconds before turning it back on and trying Netflix again. If you need directions for rebooting your Apple device, see the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: Turning off and on (restarting) and resetting article on Apple's Support website. Try again later Sometimes the Netflix application thinks it's playing a movie even though it's not. It's pretty rare, but in these cases, just wait a couple of hours and try your movie again.