Netflix lifehacks: 10 practical tricks and hidden functions

Netflix has various hidden features that make the popular streaming platform even better. In this Lifehack article, we show you 10 tricks that you as a Netflix user should definitely know.

Netflix: the three best tricks and hidden features

1. Hidden categories: At Netflix there are subdivisions by genre, but unfortunately they are not very far. With one trick you can sort films and series according to many subcategories. There are number codes for various categories, which you can view here. Paste the code into this link: //www.netflix.com/browse/genre/CODE
2. Netflix Roulette: With Netflix Roulette you can let chance decide which series or film you want to watch next. You can filter by genre, IMDb rating, year of release, director and actors.
3. New at Netflix: New films and series are constantly being added to Netflix. Unfortunately, the same number of titles are constantly disappearing from the library. On the Whats-on-Netflix.com page you will find current lists of titles that will soon be added and those that will soon be removed from the range. At NetflixGermany you can always find out everything about the latest additions.

Netflix: more tricks and hidden features

• Adjust subtitles: Netflix shines with the large selection of films in the original sound. However, the subtitles are often displayed too large. What most don't know: Under "Your account" under the tab "Subtitle display" you can adjust the font, font size and background.
• Adjust streaming quality: Also under "My account" you can adjust the streaming quality for the current device under "Playback settings". For example, you can reduce the streaming quality on the smartphone to save data volume.
• Overcome geoblocking: Getflix gives you access to all Netflix content worldwide via DNS forwarding. For example, you can access the US version of Netflix and watch films and series that are not available in Germany.
• Watch Netflix Together: With Rabbit, you can share web content with your partner, friend or family member. So you can watch a film or series together on Netflix over long distances. In parallel, you can chat with each other in Rabbit.
• Create different profiles: What at first glance only makes sense for several people who share a Netflix account can also be practical for a single user. If you create several profiles, you can select a profile depending on the occasion and receive suitable film and series suggestions. For example, you can create profiles for couple evenings, documentaries, action films or series.
• Show reviews: The browser extension NEnhancer for Google Chrome shows you the IMDb rating and links to reviews when you hover over a film with your mouse. This makes it easier to choose a good film without having to search around.
• Cleaning up history: To make the Netflix suggestions clearer or to create some privacy, you can delete individual titles from the viewed list. Switch to "Your Account" under the tab "What you viewed". You can delete individual titles by clicking on the X.

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