This is how Netflix works - clearly explained

With Netflix, users can stream a huge number of films and series at any time. We explain how it all works in our practical tip.

This is how streaming works with Netflix

After signing up for Netflix, you can use the streaming service at any time on any device. Depending on the subscription, you can use up to four devices at the same time.

• In order to watch the videos without any problems, an internet connection with a speed of at least 6000 Mbits per second is required. Find out how fast your connection is.
• You can use the offer either on your video game console, your PC, notebook or tablet at Netflix.com or via app for iOS, Android or Windows (phone, Xbox and PC).
• In the meantime, various Blu-ray players, streaming sticks and televisions have installed a Netflix app.
• If you are interested in the variety of films and series at Netflix, you can also have a look at the program of the video service in advance.

That costs the streaming service

The provider from the United States has three different pricing models. The films and series are identical, but the number of devices is different. You can use up to four devices at the same time and also save content to them, for example, if you are sitting on an airplane.

• For € 7.99 a month, you can use Netflix on one device.
• For 11.99 euros more you get HD quality and can stream in parallel on two devices.
• The complete package is available for 15.99 euros per month: 4K videos and streaming on four devices simultaneously.
• By the way: The first month at Netflix is ​​free.

Fun facts about Netflix

Here are some interesting facts about Netflix:

• Netflix employees called people in Los Angeles in the late 1990s and asked them about the website. The employees were then allowed to come home to many people. There they looked at the use of the website to improve its functions. As a thank you, the employees brought coffee with them.
• Netflix perfected the spoilers because they found out that spoilers can change the viewing behavior of viewers.
• In general, Netflix believes that we can find a program good or bad within two minutes.
• From 2019, you should be able to stream Netflix in Tesla cars, but only while parking. An exact date is not yet known (as of August 2019).
• The first episode of Netflix Originals shows different scenes without a real story, in which Netflix tested the frame rate and data consumption. Meanwhile, Netflix produces some of the most popular series under this label or offers them exclusively.

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