Netflix tips and tricks
Get Better Search Options
Search options on Netflix are fairly limited, which can make it hard to ferret out quality movies from the service’s vast amount of content. Sites like Instant Watcher let you filter options by parameters such as year released as well as rating on Netflix and Rotten Tomatoes. And if your favorite movie isn’t on Netflix right now, you can use Can I Stream It or WhereToWatch to find out where else a film might be available to stream legally online.
Find out what’s new on Netflix.
check out sites likeNetflix USA and What’s New on Netflix. They both provide listings of new movies and TV shows that were added to the catalog, organized by date.
Get Smarter Recommendations
Netflix prides itself on its algorithms that are supposed to serve up content you’ll love that you didn’t even know you wanted. But the process only works if you feed the company a lot of info about what you enjoy. Rate movies regularly to get more precise recommendations, and don’t forget to fill out your taste preferences in your account settings. You can access the taste preferences list by selecting the “Your Account” option on the Web-based version of Netflix.
Make Subtitles More Legible
Netflix’s signature yellow subtitles? You can choose among eight different text colors as well as a background color to place behind the text. The font and text size can also be adjusted. The options are available in the “Your Account” settings on the Web version of Netflix.
Eliminate Buffering
Netflix has a hidden menu to help you banish buffering. Press Shift + Alt + Left Click (or Shift + Option + Click on a Mac) while streaming a show to bring up a diagnostic screen. Click “Screen Manager,” then select the “Manual” checkbox to alter the stream’s bit rate. A lower number will lower the image quality of the program but will also allow you to watch on a slower connection without constant hiccups.
video game consoles and smart tv's
If the buffering screen hits video game consoles and other living room streaming devices, try inputing the code Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, Up, Up, Up, Up on the controller or remote to deactivate Netflix, then reboot it.
Make Profiles for Multiple Users
The service’s recommendation algorithm can get pretty muddled. When you’re sharing your Netflix account with multiple friends and family members. You can have five in total and each will get its own viewing history and tailored recommendations. Create new profiles using the “Manage Profiles” option in the settings menu on Netflix.com.
Erase Your Viewing History
Simply go to the “Your Account” option in the settings menu, click “Viewing Activity” and click the X on any shows you want to erase. Then you can go on watching trashy reality TV with impunity.
Use your phone or tablet as a remote control.
You’ll need to have the iOS or Android Netflix app installed on your mobile device, and the latter will have to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your PS3.
Watch in HD
The cost of a Netflix plan that allows for high-definition viewing is $7.99 per month — the same as a Standard Def subscription. But are you utilizing yours? Be sure to do so by going to Your Account page. Select Playback Settings, and under Data Usage, select High. Then click Save. But be warned: Streaming in HD will devour mobile data, so we suggest you only use this option on Wi-Fi.
Keystroke Shortcuts
These will make watching Netflix on your computer a breeze:
• The Spacebar and Enter keys function as a pause/play button.
• PgDn pauses, while PgUp plays.
• F will take you to full screen; Esc will take you out of it.
• Shift+Left Arrow will rewind, while Shift+Right Arrow will fast forward.
• Up and Down Arrows should impact volume levels.
• M is a toggle for mute.
Go Frame-By-Frame When Watching Video On A Computer
While watching a video on your computer, simultaneously press the Space bar and Ctrl key. From there, use the keyboard’s left and right arrows to scan frame by frame.
Get Better Search Options
Search options on Netflix are fairly limited, which can make it hard to ferret out quality movies from the service’s vast amount of content. Sites like Instant Watcher let you filter options by parameters such as year released as well as rating on Netflix and Rotten Tomatoes. And if your favorite movie isn’t on Netflix right now, you can use Can I Stream It or WhereToWatch to find out where else a film might be available to stream legally online.
Find out what’s new on Netflix.
check out sites likeNetflix USA and What’s New on Netflix. They both provide listings of new movies and TV shows that were added to the catalog, organized by date.
Get Smarter Recommendations
Netflix prides itself on its algorithms that are supposed to serve up content you’ll love that you didn’t even know you wanted. But the process only works if you feed the company a lot of info about what you enjoy. Rate movies regularly to get more precise recommendations, and don’t forget to fill out your taste preferences in your account settings. You can access the taste preferences list by selecting the “Your Account” option on the Web-based version of Netflix.
Make Subtitles More Legible
Netflix’s signature yellow subtitles? You can choose among eight different text colors as well as a background color to place behind the text. The font and text size can also be adjusted. The options are available in the “Your Account” settings on the Web version of Netflix.
Eliminate Buffering
Netflix has a hidden menu to help you banish buffering. Press Shift + Alt + Left Click (or Shift + Option + Click on a Mac) while streaming a show to bring up a diagnostic screen. Click “Screen Manager,” then select the “Manual” checkbox to alter the stream’s bit rate. A lower number will lower the image quality of the program but will also allow you to watch on a slower connection without constant hiccups.
video game consoles and smart tv's
If the buffering screen hits video game consoles and other living room streaming devices, try inputing the code Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, Up, Up, Up, Up on the controller or remote to deactivate Netflix, then reboot it.
Make Profiles for Multiple Users
The service’s recommendation algorithm can get pretty muddled. When you’re sharing your Netflix account with multiple friends and family members. You can have five in total and each will get its own viewing history and tailored recommendations. Create new profiles using the “Manage Profiles” option in the settings menu on Netflix.com.
Erase Your Viewing History
Simply go to the “Your Account” option in the settings menu, click “Viewing Activity” and click the X on any shows you want to erase. Then you can go on watching trashy reality TV with impunity.
Use your phone or tablet as a remote control.
You’ll need to have the iOS or Android Netflix app installed on your mobile device, and the latter will have to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your PS3.
Watch in HD
The cost of a Netflix plan that allows for high-definition viewing is $7.99 per month — the same as a Standard Def subscription. But are you utilizing yours? Be sure to do so by going to Your Account page. Select Playback Settings, and under Data Usage, select High. Then click Save. But be warned: Streaming in HD will devour mobile data, so we suggest you only use this option on Wi-Fi.
Keystroke Shortcuts
These will make watching Netflix on your computer a breeze:
• The Spacebar and Enter keys function as a pause/play button.
• PgDn pauses, while PgUp plays.
• F will take you to full screen; Esc will take you out of it.
• Shift+Left Arrow will rewind, while Shift+Right Arrow will fast forward.
• Up and Down Arrows should impact volume levels.
• M is a toggle for mute.
Go Frame-By-Frame When Watching Video On A Computer
While watching a video on your computer, simultaneously press the Space bar and Ctrl key. From there, use the keyboard’s left and right arrows to scan frame by frame.