Typically, most people open up Netflix, scroll through options and select one to start watching. However, Netflix has many helpful features quietly running in the background that will greatly enhance your viewing experience when you take the time to use these options.
Hidden Netflix Features
Here are 11 features that will allow you to enjoy a more streamlined, faster and more customised viewing experience on Netflix.
- Secret Category Codes
Netflix has hidden genre categories that don’t show up on the homepage. By using specific codes in search, you can unlock niche content like classic thrillers or indie films.
- Smart Downloads
This one’s a lifesaver for binge-watchers. Netflix automatically deletes episodes you’ve watched and downloads the next one when you’re on Wi-Fi.
- Adjust Playback Speed
You can speed up or slow down content slightly. Useful for long documentaries or when you just want to get through an episode quicker.
- Remove from Continue Watching
Started something and dropped it, you can remove it from your homepage so it doesn’t keep showing up and messing with recommendations.
- Profile-Based Recommendations
Each profile builds its own taste. If you share your account, creating separate profiles keeps your recommendations clean and actually relevant.
- Hidden Test Features
Netflix lets you opt into testing new features before they roll out globally. You’ll find this option in account settings.
- Custom Subtitle Settings
You can change subtitle font, size, colour and background. Small tweak, but it makes a big difference, especially on TV screens.
- Play Something Button
If you don’t know what to watch, hit this, and Netflix will pick something for you based on your history. Surprisingly useful when you’re stuck scrolling.
- Viewing History Control
You can see everything you’ve watched and even remove titles. This helps reset your recommendations if they start getting weird.
- Keyboard Shortcuts
Use shortcuts like the spacebar to pause or the arrow keys to skip. Makes everything quicker and smoother.
- My List for Easy Access
Think of it as your personal watchlist. Save titles here so you don’t have to search for them again later.
None of these tools is flashy, but together they fix the small annoyances people deal with daily: messy recommendations, wasted time scrolling, and clunky navigation.
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