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
- Adventures: 7442
- Action and Adventure: 1365
- Action Thrillers: 43048
- Action Comedies: 43040
- Crime Action: 9584
- Martial Arts Shows: 8985
- Superhero movies from a comic book: 10118
- Army Action & Adventure: 2125
- Asian Action Movies: 77232
- Foreign Action Movies: 11828
- Classic Action: 46576
- Westerns: 7700
- Spy Action: 10702
Classic Movies
- Epics: 52858
- Classic Dramas: 29809
- Classic Comedies: 31694
- Classic Movies: 31574
- Classic Westerns: 47465
- Classic Foreign Movies: 32473
- Classic War Movies: 48744
- Classic Sci-Fi & Fantasy: 47147
- Classic Thrillers: 46588
- Film Noir: 7687
- Silent Movies: 53310
Anime
- Anime: 7424
- Adult Animation: 11881
- Anime Action: 2653
- Anime Comedies: 9302
- Anime Dramas: 452
- Anime Sci-Fi: 2729
- Anime Features: 3063
- Anime Horror: 10695
- Anime Fantasy: 11146
- Anime Series: 6721
Drama
- Dramas: 5763
- Biographical Dramas: 3179
- Independent Dramas: 384
- Classic Dramas: 29809
- Sports Dramas: 7243
- Courtroom Dramas: 528582748
- LGBTQ Drama: 500
- Period Pieces: 12123
- Teen Dramas: 9299
- Military Dramas: 11
- Dramas based on Books: 4961
- Crime Dramas: 6889
- Dramas based on real-life: 3653
- Tearjerkers: 6384
- Foreign Dramas: 2150
- Social Issue Dramas: 3947
- Romantic Dramas: 1255
- Political Dramas: 6616
- Showbiz Dramas: 5012
- Spirituality and faith: 26835
- Faith and Spirituality shows: 52804
- Spiritual Documentaries: 2760
- Kids Faith and Spirituality: 751423
- Independent Dramas: 384
Comedies
- Comedies: 6548
- Late Night Comedies: 1402
- Foreign Comedies: 4426
- Dark Comedies: 869
- Campy Movies: 1252
- Political Comedies: 2700
- Mockumentaries: 26
- Cult Comedies: 9434
- Cult Sci-Fi and Fantasy: 4734
- Cult Horror Movies: 10944
- Cult Movies: 7627
- Romantic Comedies: 5475
- Sports Comedies: 5286
- Screwball Comedies: 9702
- Slapstick Comedies: 10256
- Satires: 4922
- Teen Comedies: 3519
- Stand-up Comedy: 11559
Family and Children
- Kids’ TV: 27346
- Educational for children: 10659
- Kids Music: 52843
- Animal Tales: 5507
- Children and Family Movies: 783
- TV Cartoons: 11177
- Family Features: 51056
- Movies based on children’s books: 10056
- Movies for 11 to 12 years old: 6962
- Movies for 8 to 10 years old: 561
- Movies for 5 to 7 years old: 5455
- Movies for 2 to 4 years old: 6218
- Movies for 0 to 2 years old: 6796
Documentaries
- Documentaries: 6839
- Biographical Documentaries: 3652
- Cultural and Social Documentaries: 3675
- Nature and Science Documentaries: 2595
- Religious Documentaries: 10005
- Sports Documentaries: 180
- Military Documentaries: 4006
- Historical Documentaries: 5349
- Travel Documentaries: 1159
- Crime Documentaries: 9875
- Foreign Documentaries: 5161
- Political Documentaries: 7018
- Music & Concert Documentaries: 90361
Horror Shows
- Horror Movies: 8711
- Monster Movies: 947
- Horror Comedy: 89585
- Supernatural Horror Movies: 42023
- Slasher and Serial Killer Movies: 8646
- Vampire Horror Movies: 75804
- Teen Screams: 52147
- B-Horror Movies: 8195
- Werewolf Movies: 75930
- Cult Horror Movies: 10944
- Creature Features: 6895
- Experimental Movies: 11079
- Independent Action and Adventure: 11804
- Independent Thrillers: 3269
- Independent Movies: 7077
- Satanic Movies: 6998
- Zombie Crime Movies: 75405
- Foreign Horror Movies: 8654
- Deep Ocean Horror Movies: 45028
Foreign Movies
- Foreign Movies: 7462
- Foreign Dramas: 2150
- Foreign Documentaries: 5161
- Foreign Comedies: 4426
- Classic Foreign Movies: 32473
- Foreign Horror Movies: 8654
- Foreign Sci-Fi and Fantasy: 6485
- Foreign LGBTQ Movies: 8243
- Romantic Foreign Movies: 7153
- Foreign Thrillers: 10306
- Australian Movies: 5230
- African Movies: 3761
- Korean Movies: 5685
- Belgian Movies: 262
- Middle Eastern Movies: 5875
- South American Movies: 1613
- New Zealand Movies: 63782
- Scandinavian Movies: 9292
- Russian Movies: 11567
- Spanish Movies: 58741
- Southeast Asian Movies: 9196
- German Movies: 58886
- Greek Movies: 61115
- French Movies: 58807
- German Movies: 58886
- Irish Movies: 58750
- Foreign Adventure and Action: 11828
- Art House Movies: 29764
- British Movies: 10757
- Chinese Movies: 3960
- Indian Movies: 10463
- Japanese Movies: 10398
- Italian Movies: 8221
- Dutch Movies: 10606
- Eastern European Movies: 5254
Romance
- Romantic Movies: 8883
- Quirky Romance: 36103
- Romantic Dramas: 1255
- Classic Romantic Movies: 31273
- Romantic Comedies: 5475
- Romantic Independent Movies: 9916
- Romantic Favourites: 502675
- Sensual Romantic Movies: 35800
- Romantic Foreign Movies: 7153
- Romantic Comedies: 5475
Musicals
- Classic Musicals: 32392
- Disney Musicals: 59433
- Musicals: 13335
- Rock Concerts and Pop Concerts: 3278
- Music: 1701
- Kids Music: 52843
- Showbiz Musicals: 13573
- Latin Music: 10741
- Jazz and Electronica: 10271
- Country and Folk or Western: 1105
- Dance and Urban Concerts: 9472
- World Music Concerts: 2856
- Stage Musicals: 55774
Sports
- Sports Movies: 4370
- Boxing Movies: 12443
- Soccer Movies: 12549
- Boxing, Martial Arts, and Wrestling: 6695
- Sports Comedies: 5286
- Basketball Movies: 12762
- Sports Dramas: 7243
- Sports Documentaries: 180
- Baseball Movies: 12339
- Fitness and Sports: 9327
- Football Movies: 12803
Thrillers
- Thrillers: 8933
- Mysteries: 9994
- Spy Thrillers: 9147
- Sci-Fi Thrillers: 11014
- Action Thrillers: 43048
- Steamy Thrillers: 972
- Foreign Thrillers: 10306
- Crime Thrillers: 10499
- Classic Thrillers: 46588
- Political Thrillers: 10504
- Psychological Thrillers: 5505
- Supernatural Thrillers: 11140
- Gangster Movies: 31851
- Independent Thrillers: 3269
- Foreign Thrillers: 10306
Science Fiction and Fantasy
- Fantasy and Sci-Fi: 1492
- Sci-Fi Dramas: 3916
- Sci-Fi Adventure: 6926
- Fantasy Drama: 3916
- Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Action: 1568
- Sci-Fi Thrillers: 11014
- Alien Sci-Fi: 3327
- Cult Sci-Fi and Fantasy: 4734
- Classic Sci-Fi and Fantasy: 47147
- Foreign Science Fiction and Fantasy: 6485
- Fantasy Movies: 9744
TV Shows
- TV Shows: 83
- Miniseries: 4814
- Kids’ TV: 27346
- Korean TV Shows: 67879
- Science and Nature TV: 52780
- TV Action and Adventure: 10673
- TV Documentaries: 10105
- TV Comedies: 10375
- Military TV Shows: 25804
- Reality TV: 9833
- TV Sci-Fi and Fantasy: 1372
- TV Mysteries: 4366
- TV Horror: 83059
- TV Dramas: 11714
- Teen TV Shows: 60951
- Food and Travel TV: 72436
- Cult TV Shows: 74652
- Crime TV Shows: 26146
- Classic TV Shows: 46553
- British TV Shows: 52117
- 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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