The Netflix app has lots of lesser known features that will improve your streaming experience if you’re a Netflix fan who like to watch on the go. Follow us for a pro’s guide on using these hidden tricks the right way — from tweaking video quality to getting into exclusive categories and games.
1. Share and Save Scenes with the New ‘Moments’ Feature
Recently, Netflix came up with Moments, which allows you to save scenes somewhere in your Netflix on your mobile TV and share with your friends or on social media. Just pause the video, click on the “Moments” button and you are done. Until then, this feature is currently available on iOS and will soon be on Android.
2. Download Content for Offline Viewing
Downloading is necessary if you’re traveling or in areas with incredibly poor internet connectivity. To save an episode or movie to watch it offline, just tap the download icon to the side of it. It’s really a lifesaver if you’re travelling further and you won’t have a stable connection.
3. Unlock Hidden Categories with Secret Codes
Sure there are categories on Netflix – but not all of them make it to the standard searches. Using secret codes, you can access specific genres for a tailored viewing experience:
Action & Adventure – Code: 1365
Classic Movies – Code: 31574
Romantic Comedies – Code: 5475
Horror Movies – Code: 8711
Science Fiction & Fantasy – Code: 1492
However, to get to these you’ll need to type in netflix.com/browse/genre/[code] in your browser or search by code in the app.
4. Play Netflix-Exclusive Games
You probably didn’t know that Netflix has exclusive games for subscribers. You’ll find popular titles like Stranger Things: games section in the app at 1984. These games are interactive elements to Netflix’s entertainment and are a dream for fans of original series on Netflix.
5. Adjust Playback Speed to Match Your Preference
With Netflix, you can go through fast or slow corpuses of dialogues and play back scenes at any speed you desire. While watching, tap the speed icon to choose your speed. Which is very helpful for repeating certain scenes or watching fewer hours.
6. Manage Mobile Data Usage
Streaming will consume large amounts of data, so it’s important to set your data settings correctly. To save data, head to Settings > Mobile Data Usage and stream either Wi-Fi or the playback quality to a minimum. These settings will prevent data from being used up by a standard movie as they can use up to 300MB on lower quality.
7. Check Your Network Connection Within the App
In case your connection freezes for playback, use the network test inside the Netflix app to ensure your connection is working. This Setting menu feature will quickly help to identify network issues enabling you to evade interruptions.
The tips above will help you get the most out of your Netflix watch, in terms of sharing funny scenes, discovering hidden content and how to manage your data usage. Learn more about each feature to make sure you get the most out of whatever service you are using!