Netflix has led to a phenomenon called binge-watching. With Nextflix, no need to wait for another week to watch the next episode as you can complete one series, or multiple if you can, in just one go.
This truly justifies the Netflix CEO Reed’s word when he told two years back that the streaming giant’s biggest rival wasn’t Prime Video or other OTTs but sleep.
If you are one of those who love to binge-watch series and movies on Netflix then you should definitely check these cool tips and tricks to improve your experience.
1. Smart Downloads
The feature essentially allows you to automatically download the next episode in a series and deletes the one you have just finished watching.
This smart download feature works on the Wi-Fi, so it ensures your cellular data is not consumed. ‘Smart Downloads’ comes in handy when your phone is low on storage or you are traveling in an area with a patchy network.
To enable the feature, tap on the Downloads button at the bottom. At the top of the screen, tap on the ‘Smart Downloads’ to turn it off or on.
2. Remind Me
This feature helps you keep track of what is new and upcoming on Netflix. Just enable the ‘Remind Me’ and get notified with new releases.
In order to turn this on, go to your Android app, go to the ‘Coming Soon’ section which appears at the bottom of your screen. Here, you will see all the upcoming series and movies that are going to premiere on Netflix. Below the trailer, tap on the ‘Remind Me’ button, which is remarkably similar to YouTube’s notification icon.
Following this, once the show/movie is on Netflix – you will get a notification reminder.
3. Edit your profile
Netflix profile helps you get a personalized Netflix experience. Each profile has its own set of recommendations and feed, depending upon the watching behavior. All Netflix regulars will already know this.
But did you know, you can further edit your profile to alter maturity level, playback settings, list, ratings, and language preference, among others?
Netflix also gives an option to add an additional layer of protection to your profile. You can set the four-digit pin lock through the “Profile and Parental Controls” hub.
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4. Secret codes
Netflix’s catalog is much bigger than you may think and the app interface, however, makes it difficult to easily access everything. Netflix has a whole list of secret codes that can be used for accessing those hidden categories.
All you need to do is type www.netflix.com/browse/genre/XXXX(code) on your browser. Swap the XXXX with the code you want to browse.
For instance, 1365 takes you to Action & Adventure. For Asian Action Movies, enter 77232. Similarly, for Action Comedies, enter 43040. You can check out the complete list of secret codes for these hidden categories here.
5. Diagnostics
No matter how perfect it is, sometimes it shows error message Don’t know why Netflix has stopped working on your phone? One of the ways to find it out is by going to ‘Diagnostics’.
Here, you can check the network, playback specifications, and even run an internet speed test. To get to this feature, you need to tap on the hamburger button on the right bottom corner. Go to App Settings > scroll down to Diagnostics.
Amelia Wilson is an independent film critic who has been writing about films for the past 8 years. She is also a writer, pet lover and a motivational speaker. She was previously writing about movies on her personal blog, now she is full-time reviewer and writer on LoudFact.
