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15 Must-Try Netflix Tricks and Tips to Enhance Your Streaming Experience

Last Updated January 16, 2025 By Subhash D Leave a Comment

Gone are those days when computers used to be a pack of games and witty cheat codes. Now, millennials mostly spend cozy weekends chilling with OTT platforms.

While Netflix still manages to be the most popular streaming platform, other OTT platforms such as Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, Zee5, and Apple TV leave no stone unturned to give tough competition.

Undoubtedly Netflix has some amazing movies, TV series, and web series, but apart from that, it holds a special position for providing secret handy tips to users. Here are a bunch of handful tricks one can try on Netflix.

Best Netflix Tips and Tricks for Binge-Watching

Netflix provides tricks in both desktop browser versions and the application, making it a smoother experience for users. The tricks are not the only enhancer for boosting the video streaming experience but also making a person cool among peers. This article follows some of the most useful tricks for promoting a better experience.

However, not every tip is included because users need not search for everything other than necessary. The anecdote of the article simply says jumping into a specific genre is better than going through the entire library, the locking profile is better than digging each privacy section. Well, this is just a small portion of the cake; the entire cake can be consumed by scrolling through the article. 

1. Removing View History

Everyone likes to indulge in sensitive web series or movies. However, disclosing viewing activity can create a false impression of someone’s personality. If the users are not comfortable with unhiding viewing activity with shared users, Netflix comes to the rescue.

Netflix provides removing viewing in account settings. Users need to visit Account then Viewing Activity. In this section, users can find the entire watch history. One can remove the entire watch history of Netflix, remove a particular movie or web series from watch history, or select to remove a particular episode. Clicking Hide All removes the entire watch history. However, one can download watch history as a CSV file by hitting the Download All button.

In Android, users need to click on the three-dot icon and then select the “remove from row” option.

2. Customizing Subtitles

Subtitles act as the Good Samaritan when it comes to watching a foreign language film other than English. Moreover, subtitles also helped in understanding difficult English too.

While most of the shows come with subtitles that too in common white font, Netflix provides subtitles customization for the users to watch it in a quirky way. Users need to visit Account then Subtitle Appearance to choose the desired color, font, and shadow style.

3. Netflix Roulette

More than searching on YouTube, what convinces users the most is a suggestion as it is based on Google’s SEO program. The algorithms were made in such a way that users’ search results also show based on the recent activity.

But fret not Netflix users; it also extends a helping hand to clear confusion among various genres. Netflix Roulette suggests to users what to watch next from an ocean of content based on the recently watched content.

It follows parameters like searching history, watching history, most preferred genres, Rotten Tomatoes, IMDB score, etc. Visiting the website, users need to select between web series or movies, genre, Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDB.  After that, binging on Netflix will be smooth sailing.

4. IMDB Ratings in Netflix

Checking the IMDB rating is a habit that many users proudly possess. They do not rely on watching the actual content but check the rating to see if the content is worth watching.

Though it is quite a mammoth task for couch potatoes to check the IMDB rating of each movie or web series, there is a handy tip that can be used to enhance user experience. IMDB ratings are not shown on Netflix, but a Chrome extension called “Enhancer for Netflix” rescues the path.

However, the user has to create an account on their website using an existing Google Account. After logging in, the user will be able to find the IMDB ratings of each show. 

5. Activating Smart Downloads

Losing a leopard-paced internet connection is still everyone’s nightmare losing a stable internet connection has become rare these days. Some places do not cooperate with a stable internet connection, but users need not worry about binging on a favorite show while offline.

Netflix comes with smart downloads, which are considered the top feature. Downloading web series is fine to watch offline, but it provides downloading next episodes also while users are glued to previous episodes. Moreover, it removes watched episodes to clear storage on the phone.

Like other app features, it also suggests users download episodes using Wi-Fi to avoid unnecessary data consumption and data charges. It is always recommended to download episodes using unlimited Wi-Fi. First of all, users need to turn on the smart download option from More than App Settings and then Smart Downloads.

Alternatively, one must go to Downloads in the Netflix app and then toggle on the Smart Downloads option from the download menu. The feature is available on iOS, Android, Windows, and Amazon Fire Tablets.

6. Disable AutoPlay

The autoPlay feature is helpful for some and not-so-useful for some people. While binging on shows helps to move to the next episodes without any activity, some users do not prefer it, especially those who want to control watching or control data.

If one wants not to go with this feature, disabling the option is there. To disable AutoPlay, users need to visit manage profiles from the top-right corner and select the desired profile to make changes. Next, one has to select “AutoPlay Controls”.

Now, users have to untick two boxes from the drop-down menu and click save to finish the procedure.

7. Voice Activated Controls

Commanding over voice is getting handier than fiddling with keyboards, especially when it comes to autocorrect. While almost every app, including Google, supports voice assistant or “text-to-speech“, Netflix is no further in the race. It is more convenient and faster.

While watching, searching, or playing shows, users have to enable “add on the Netflix” in the command to make it more helpful.  The good thing is Netflix supports all top virtual assistants such as Amazon Alexa, Samsung Bixby, Google Assistant, and Apple Siri. To sum up, users have to enable the feature in the virtual assistant and make voice commands to make it a cakewalk.

Some of the samples of voice commands have been provided below.

To open Netflix, say “Launch Netflix” or “Open Netflix”.

To find a favorite category, simply say “Find movies by Tom Hanks on Netflix”, “Show horror movies on Netflix”, or “Show latest romantic movies by Robert Pattinson on Netflix”.

Try saying “Find the Wolverine Series on Netflix”, or “Show me the Harry Potter Series on Netflix” for a particular specific title, episode, or season.

For instant results and binging on movies, activate “personal assistant” and start the show. For example, try saying, “Play X-Men Apocalypse on Netflix”.

To control playback, simply command “pause”, “fast forward”, “rewind” etc.

8. Cool Keyboard Shortcuts for Faster Action

Keyboard shortcuts are always convenient in rushing times, be it in the web browser, MS Office, Operating Windows PC, or laptop. Netflix is not lagging in this competition; there are handy keyboard shortcuts that make the user experience pretty smooth.

Some common actions are useful for pause/play, fast forward, rewind, etc. To get a better experience, users must follow the following shortcuts to amp up video streaming.

Here are the keyboard shortcuts:

Pause: Space bar

Play: Enter

Right arrow: Fast forward to 10 seconds

Left arrow: Rewind to 10 seconds

F: Full Screen

Esc: Close Full Screen

Up arrow: Increase volume

Down arrow: Decrease volume

M: Mute

S: Skip Intro

9. Stop Netflix From Gorging on Cellular Data

Streaming high-quality content always requires high-speed internet, be it YouTube or OTT platforms. Limited bandwidth always plays the spoilsport in someone’s binge-watching. However, most cellular networks come with daily data limits, or else users have to pay a hefty amount of money to enjoy a seamless experience.

It is always advisable to watch using unlimited Wi-Fi; the problem comes when someone is beyond the range of Wi-Fi. Eating entire data can be stressful, and to stop this, Netflix provides control of cellular data usage. To enable this feature, go to app settings, then select “mobile data usage”. Next, click on the “save data” option.

To prevent downloading cellular data, go to “downloads” and toggle on “Wi-Fi only”. This is a real-time savior.

10. Netflix Beta: New Generation Netflix

Netflix allows users to try out Netflix Beta so that they can enjoy more features, test programs, and advice for potential changes before rolling out the Beta version officially. Netflix aficionados would love to try forthcoming Netflix features.

To be a part of the Beta testing program and get maximum benefits from switching to accounts, then click on Test Participation. Next, toggle on the switch. After entering Beta mode, users will have the freedom and access to experience the changes with new features. However, if users want to go back to the basic experience, toggle off the Test Participation switch.

11. Venturing the world of “Netflix Secret Codes”

As mentioned before, in earlier days, gamers relied on cheat codes, and now uber-cool personalities heavily rely on secret codes. Netflix is like The Penguin Publishers- lots of awesome books with notable writers and lots of watch-worthy shows with top-rated actors, directors, storytellers, and much more.

Irrespective of their taste, users will always be thankful to the creator of Netflix because every genre of movie or TV Show is there.  

However, just like running helter-skelter in a library gives a bibliophile no books but a massive headache, diving into an ocean of contents on Netflix would do the same for everyone.

 To get the maximum benefits, users can learn the art of secret codes to find desirable contents handy. One has to enter the Netflix browsing page and try the codes given below.

Adventure and Action

  1. Adventures: 7442
  2. Action and Adventure: 1365
  3. Action Thrillers: 43048
  4. Action Comedies: 43040
  5. Crime Action: 9584
  6. Martial Arts Shows: 8985
  7. Superhero movies from a comic book: 10118
  8. Army Action & Adventure: 2125
  9. Asian Action Movies: 77232
  10. Foreign Action Movies: 11828
  11. Classic Action: 46576
  12. Westerns: 7700
  13. Spy Action: 10702

Classic Movies

  1. Epics: 52858
  2. Classic Dramas: 29809
  3. Classic Comedies: 31694
  4. Classic Movies: 31574
  5. Classic Westerns: 47465
  6. Classic Foreign Movies: 32473
  7. Classic War Movies: 48744
  8. Classic Sci-Fi & Fantasy: 47147
  9. Classic Thrillers: 46588
  10. Film Noir: 7687
  11. Silent Movies: 53310

Anime

  1. Anime: 7424
  2. Adult Animation: 11881
  3. Anime Action: 2653
  4. Anime Comedies: 9302
  5. Anime Dramas: 452
  6. Anime Sci-Fi: 2729
  7. Anime Features: 3063
  8. Anime Horror: 10695
  9. Anime Fantasy: 11146
  10. Anime Series: 6721

Drama

  1. Dramas: 5763
  2. Biographical Dramas: 3179
  3. Independent Dramas: 384
  4. Classic Dramas: 29809
  5. Sports Dramas: 7243
  6. Courtroom Dramas: 528582748
  7. LGBTQ Drama: 500
  8. Period Pieces: 12123
  9. Teen Dramas: 9299
  10. Military Dramas: 11
  11. Dramas based on Books: 4961
  12. Crime Dramas: 6889
  13. Dramas based on real-life: 3653
  14. Tearjerkers: 6384
  15. Foreign Dramas: 2150
  16. Social Issue Dramas: 3947
  17. Romantic Dramas: 1255
  18. Political Dramas: 6616
  19. Showbiz Dramas: 5012
  20. Spirituality and faith: 26835
  21. Faith and Spirituality shows: 52804
  22. Spiritual Documentaries: 2760
  23. Kids Faith and Spirituality: 751423
  24. Independent Dramas: 384

Comedies

  1. Comedies: 6548
  2. Late Night Comedies: 1402
  3. Foreign Comedies: 4426
  4. Dark Comedies: 869
  5. Campy Movies: 1252
  6. Political Comedies: 2700
  7. Mockumentaries: 26
  8. Cult Comedies: 9434
  9. Cult Sci-Fi and Fantasy: 4734
  10. Cult Horror Movies: 10944
  11. Cult Movies: 7627
  12. Romantic Comedies: 5475
  13. Sports Comedies: 5286
  14. Screwball Comedies: 9702
  15. Slapstick Comedies: 10256
  16. Satires: 4922
  17. Teen Comedies: 3519
  18. Stand-up Comedy: 11559

Family and Children

  1. Kids’ TV: 27346
  2. Educational for children: 10659
  3. Kids Music: 52843
  4. Animal Tales: 5507
  5. Children and Family Movies: 783
  6. TV Cartoons: 11177
  7. Family Features: 51056
  8. Movies based on children’s books: 10056
  9. Movies for 11 to 12 years old: 6962
  10. Movies for 8 to 10 years old: 561
  11. Movies for 5 to 7 years old: 5455
  12. Movies for 2 to 4 years old: 6218
  13. Movies for 0 to 2 years old: 6796

Documentaries

  1. Documentaries: 6839
  2. Biographical Documentaries: 3652
  3. Cultural and Social Documentaries: 3675
  4. Nature and Science Documentaries: 2595
  5. Religious Documentaries: 10005
  6. Sports Documentaries: 180
  7. Military Documentaries: 4006
  8. Historical Documentaries: 5349
  9. Travel Documentaries: 1159
  10. Crime Documentaries: 9875
  11. Foreign Documentaries: 5161
  12. Political Documentaries: 7018
  13. Music & Concert Documentaries: 90361

Horror Shows

  1. Horror Movies: 8711
  2. Monster Movies: 947
  3. Horror Comedy: 89585
  4. Supernatural Horror Movies: 42023
  5. Slasher and Serial Killer Movies: 8646
  6. Vampire Horror Movies: 75804
  7. Teen Screams: 52147
  8. B-Horror Movies: 8195
  9. Werewolf Movies: 75930
  10. Cult Horror Movies: 10944
  11. Creature Features: 6895
  12. Experimental Movies: 11079
  13. Independent Action and Adventure: 11804
  14. Independent Thrillers: 3269
  15. Independent Movies: 7077
  16. Satanic Movies: 6998
  17. Zombie Crime Movies: 75405
  18. Foreign Horror Movies: 8654
  19. Deep Ocean Horror Movies: 45028

Foreign Movies

  1. Foreign Movies: 7462
  2. Foreign Dramas: 2150
  3. Foreign Documentaries: 5161
  4. Foreign Comedies: 4426
  5. Classic Foreign Movies: 32473
  6. Foreign Horror Movies: 8654
  7. Foreign Sci-Fi and Fantasy: 6485
  8. Foreign LGBTQ Movies: 8243
  9. Romantic Foreign Movies: 7153
  10. Foreign Thrillers: 10306
  11. Australian Movies: 5230
  12. African Movies: 3761
  13. Korean Movies: 5685
  14. Belgian Movies: 262
  15. Middle Eastern Movies: 5875
  16. South American Movies: 1613
  17. New Zealand Movies: 63782
  18. Scandinavian Movies: 9292
  19. Russian Movies: 11567
  20. Spanish Movies: 58741
  21. Southeast Asian Movies: 9196
  22. German Movies: 58886
  23. Greek Movies: 61115
  24. French Movies: 58807
  25. German Movies: 58886
  26. Irish Movies: 58750
  27. Foreign Adventure and Action: 11828
  28. Art House Movies: 29764
  29. British Movies: 10757
  30. Chinese Movies: 3960
  31. Indian Movies: 10463
  32. Japanese Movies: 10398
  33. Italian Movies: 8221
  34. Dutch Movies: 10606
  35. Eastern European Movies: 5254

Romance

  1. Romantic Movies: 8883
  2. Quirky Romance: 36103
  3. Romantic Dramas: 1255
  4. Classic Romantic Movies: 31273
  5. Romantic Comedies: 5475
  6. Romantic Independent Movies: 9916
  7. Romantic Favourites: 502675
  8. Sensual Romantic Movies: 35800
  9. Romantic Foreign Movies: 7153
  10. Romantic Comedies: 5475

Musicals

  1. Classic Musicals: 32392
  2. Disney Musicals: 59433
  3. Musicals: 13335
  4. Rock Concerts and Pop Concerts: 3278
  5. Music: 1701
  6. Kids Music: 52843
  7. Showbiz Musicals: 13573
  8. Latin Music: 10741
  9. Jazz and Electronica: 10271
  10. Country and Folk or Western: 1105
  11. Dance and Urban Concerts: 9472
  12. World Music Concerts: 2856
  13. Stage Musicals: 55774

Sports

  1. Sports Movies: 4370
  2. Boxing Movies: 12443
  3. Soccer Movies: 12549
  4. Boxing, Martial Arts, and Wrestling: 6695
  5. Sports Comedies: 5286
  6. Basketball Movies: 12762
  7. Sports Dramas: 7243
  8. Sports Documentaries: 180
  9. Baseball Movies: 12339
  10. Fitness and Sports: 9327
  11. Football Movies: 12803


Thrillers

  1. Thrillers: 8933
  2. Mysteries: 9994
  3. Spy Thrillers: 9147
  4. Sci-Fi Thrillers: 11014
  5. Action Thrillers: 43048
  6. Steamy Thrillers: 972
  7. Foreign Thrillers: 10306
  8. Crime Thrillers: 10499
  9. Classic Thrillers: 46588
  10. Political Thrillers: 10504
  11. Psychological Thrillers: 5505
  12. Supernatural Thrillers: 11140
  13. Gangster Movies: 31851
  14. Independent Thrillers: 3269
  15. Foreign Thrillers: 10306

Science Fiction and Fantasy

  1. Fantasy and Sci-Fi: 1492
  2. Sci-Fi Dramas: 3916
  3. Sci-Fi Adventure: 6926
  4. Fantasy Drama: 3916
  5. Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Action: 1568
  6. Sci-Fi Thrillers: 11014
  7. Alien Sci-Fi: 3327
  8. Cult Sci-Fi and Fantasy: 4734
  9. Classic Sci-Fi and Fantasy: 47147
  10. Foreign Science Fiction and Fantasy: 6485
  11. Fantasy Movies: 9744

TV Shows

  1. TV Shows: 83
  2. Miniseries: 4814
  3. Kids’ TV: 27346
  4. Korean TV Shows: 67879
  5. Science and Nature TV: 52780
  6. TV Action and Adventure: 10673
  7. TV Documentaries: 10105
  8. TV Comedies: 10375
  9. Military TV Shows: 25804
  10. Reality TV: 9833
  11. TV Sci-Fi and Fantasy: 1372
  12. TV Mysteries: 4366
  13. TV Horror: 83059
  14. TV Dramas: 11714
  15. Teen TV Shows: 60951
  16. Food and Travel TV: 72436
  17. Cult TV Shows: 74652
  18. Crime TV Shows: 26146
  19. Classic TV Shows: 46553
  20. British TV Shows: 52117
  21. Reality TV: 9833

12. Netflix Children Profile

Netflix thinks about children too and lets them enjoy their kind of beautiful shows without accessing mature content. This option is also designed for parents who want to enjoy their shows keeping the curious eyes of their children at bay.

Users can create a “Kids Experience Profile” that not only looks beautiful but is also easy to handle. Moreover, it restricts accessing main accounts and their settings. To get this feature, users have to go to “Manage Profile Page” and then select “Add Profile”. Now, one can rename the profile as per choice and select Kids. Click on Continue for further process.

13. Select Maturity Rating

Another stunning feature of the Netflix and Kids section is choosing maturity rating as per age, maturity, and specific ratings. Choosing maturity ratings will give users the freedom to select shows that suit the particular rating. No wonder this can add another smile to parents who want to have superior control over their kids’ Netflix accounts; even one should avail the opportunity of this feature.

To get this feature, users have to go to “Account Page” and then head over to “Profile and Parental Control”. After that, select “Viewing Restrictions” settings to set the maturity level for movies, web series, and TV shows. After confirming the changes, click on “Save” to finish the procedure.

14. Lock Profiles

Everyone has a different choice and different tastes in movies, but that is not the parameter to judge anyone. However, society does not hand in hand with this rule. So, users often need to hurry to rush to their profiles to check whether trespassers are pouncing or not. To relieve this tension, Netflix offers a locking profile.

This cool feature will not let others indulge in another account’s activity. Netflix secures users’ profiles with a “Profile Lock Pin”. To activate this feature, open Netflix from the browser and head over to the account page.  After that, open “Profile and Parental Controls” settings and click on “Profile Lock”.

An account password is needed for further accessing this section. Next, click the box to “Require A Pin,” and the profile will be locked. If someone wants to unlock the profile, simply uncheck the tick in the box.

15. Stream 4K or Ultra HD content

Users can indulge in ultra HD videos or 4K videos if there is no worry about losing rapid cellular data or if someone has the luxury and freedom to access high-speed Wi-Fi. To get this feature, open the Netflix app and move over to the account section.

After that, click “Playback Settings” and select “High” on data usage. To finish the procedure, click on “Save” and close.

FAQ

How to get the maximum benefit of Netflix?

To get the maximum benefit of Netflix try using secret codes, streaming super HD content, customizing subtitles, etc. Also, users can try locking their profiles if privacy is a big concern.

How can users use Netflix in a cool manner?

Setting maturity levels, personalizing accounts, enabling smart downloads and the above-mentioned features are some of the ways to use Netflix in a cool manner. If one is paying high, then one should get maximum results too.

How to find the secret menu on Netflix?

Using the codes mentioned in the previous section, users can get a secret menu on Netflix.

How to prevent Netflix from buffering?

Often tortoise-paced internet keeps video buffering. Users have to make sure that streaming is done on high-speed internet. In this case, Wi-Fi is better than cellular data. Play a movie and pause for a few minutes to let it buffer for smooth sailing. Also, one can try enabling smart downloads too.

Why do videos often keep loading?

It happens either because of an outdated version of the app or a “poor internet connection”. Users must update the app to its latest version.

What is the required speed for smooth video streaming?

A minimum 3 to 5 Mbps speed is good enough for enjoying shows. However, for enjoying ultra HD content, high-speed mobile internet or Wi-Fi is needed for sure.

Bottom Line

These are some of the selected and best Netflix tricks and cool hacks for improving user experience. Now that users are well equipped with the tricks get the best out of Netflix.

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About Subhash D

A tech-enthusiast, Subhash is a Graduate Engineer and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer. Founder of it4nextgen, he has spent more than 20 years in the IT industry.

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