Netflix is one of the most popular streaming services worldwide. It’s easy to see why: original programs, no ads, offline playback feature, different membership plans, and more. It’s also very user-friendly. Just in a couple of clicks, you can get registered and enjoy one of the newest series.
But are you getting the most out of your Netflix subscription? Here are nine amazing hacks that can help you improve your user experience drastically.
1. Use Netflix’s Secret Codes
If you have a hard time finding something new to watch and Netflix keeps recommending you movies and TV shows that you have no interest in watching, try to use secret Netflix codes. There are hundreds of individual codes that you can use to browse hidden genres that are impossible to be found in the main menu.
For example, you’ll be able to spot the comedy genre on Netflix’s menu; but if you want to specifically browse the dark comedy genre, the 869 code will help you get there.
For more information, see our guide on how to use Netflix’s secret codes.
2. Download Movies and TV Shows to Watch Offline
Have a long trip ahead of you? By downloading a couple of your favorite movies on your device, you’ll be able to watch on the go—whether it’s on a flight or somewhere with a poor mobile data connection.
You can download Netflix content to watch offline on any preferred device, like Android, iOS, Windows 10, and Amazon Fire OS.
3. Use a VPN to Watch Other Country’s Netflix Content
Because of territorial licensing, the Netflix catalog of movies and TV shows is different in each country. For some, this may be a significant downside. But luckily, there is a way for you to watch everything on Netflix regardless of your country of residence.
One way to do it is to install a VPN on your device and use it whenever you want to access the Netflix library of a different country. It is easy to use such a tool; however, Netflix blocks most free VPNs, so you’ll have to get a paid one for it to work.
4. Set Up Separate Profiles for Others That Use Your Account
If you are not the only one using your Netflix account, it is best to set up a different profile for every other person that has access to it. It’s possible to have up to five profiles per one account, and you won’t need to pay anything extra for this.
This will help to keep everyone’s preferences separate. It’s especially convenient if you have kids. By creating a separate profile for your child, you won’t need to see Peppa Pig in your recommendations when you actually want to watch a spine-chilling horror film.
You can also set a PIN for your Netflix profile to stop your child from opening it and watching something that they’re not allowed to.
5. Make Streaming Netflix Easier by Using Keyboard Shortcuts
To navigate through Netflix when watching a movie or a TV show, you can use keyboard shortcuts. By using them, you’ll be able to quickly pause, play, rewind or increase the volume when streaming.
Here are some of the keyboard shortcuts that may be helpful:
- Space: Play or pause
- F/Esc: Enter/exit the full screen mode
- Left/right arrow: Rewind/fast-forward ten seconds
- Up/down arrow: Increase/decrease the volume
- S: To skip the intro
6. Watch Movies With Friends and Family Together Online
The Netflix Party Chrome extension is a tool that helps people watch Netflix TV shows or movies with others. You can also chat in real-time while watching the movie.
To be able to use Netflix Party, everyone will need to have their own separate Netflix account. Such a party can be held for up to 50 people, which is quite a lot.
For more information on how to use this feature, join a Netflix Party, and customize it, check out our guide on how to use Netflix Party.
7. Customize the Netflix Subtitles Appearance
Not that comfortable reading the Netflix subtitles? Then customize them to your preferences. You can choose a suitable font, color, size, and shadow color.
To do this on the Netflix website, follow these steps:
- Click on your Netflix profile picture and head to Account.
- Then click on your profile to open the settings and then click Change next to Subtitle appearance.
- When you’ve made the necessary changes, click Save.
8. Selectively Delete Your Viewing History
If you couldn’t wait any longer and watched the new episode of a TV show without your significant other, make sure that you remove it from your viewing history to avoid a huge scandal.
Related: How to See and Download Your Netflix Viewing History
To do this, click on your account image for the drop-down menu to appear and then head to Account > Your profile >Viewing activity. Click on the no entry symbol to remove the movie or TV show from your history.
9. Remove Content From the Continue Watching Row
All your unfinished movies and TV shows will be kept in the Continue Watching row. But how many times have you started to watch some movie but halfway through realized that it’s not as good as you thought and decided not to watch it to the end?
If that’s the case and you no longer want to keep watching something on Netflix, but it’s still there in the Continue Watching row, there is a solution for you: simply remove it from the Continue Watching row. The easiest way to do this is from your phone’s app:
- Open Netflix and find your Continue Watching row.
- Tap the three vertical dots near the movie or TV show that you wish to remove.
- Tap Remove From Row.
- Confirm your choice by tapping OK.
Get the Most Out of Your Netflix Subscription
The hacks mentioned above should help you take your experience with Netflix to the next level. The secret codes will get you to the needed genre right away, offline content will keep you busy whenever you have no internet connection, the VPN trick will give you access to all of Netflix’s content, and all the other tricks allow you to enjoy your subscription to the fullest.
