Tweaking Netflix settings
Netflix is one of the most popular streaming services available. Though there are a long list of others, Netflix still ranks despite shrinking the size of its catalog by half in recent years.
To access your Netflix settings on the web, just head over to Netflix.com and sign in to your account. Then, click on the arrow that is next to your profile at the top and select Account.
Create Multiple Profiles
If more than one person in your household uses the same Netflix account, multiple profiles can come in handy. This is especially helpful if you allow your children to watch content on Netflix.
Scroll down to the My Profile section and click Manage profiles. You can also jump to this area quickly by clicking the arrow that is next to your profile (as above) and selecting Manage Profiles.
Click Add Profile and enter a name. If you mark the checkbox next to Kid? only movies and television shows available for children aged 12-and-under will be available. Hit the Continue button when you finish.
You will now see the new profile displayed alongside your other options and can switch between them.
Set Up Parental Controls
To ensure that your child can only access content that you approve of, you should enable the Netflix parental controls. Scroll down to the Settings section and click Parental Controls. Enter your password when prompted and then create a four-digit parental control PIN.
Next, adjust the PIN protection level by choosing the age groups or using the slider. You can also enter titles for specific shows to require a PIN for playback, regardless of a maturity rating.
Click Save at the top when you finish.
Now, if a user profile tries to access content outside of the level you set up, they will be prompted to enter that PIN.
Adjust Playback Settings
At the top, you can enable or disable autoplay using the checkboxes. These settings let you control whether or not you want the next episode of a series of previews on all your devices to play automatically.
For quality and convenience, you can adjust the data usage-per-screen and autoplay options. Scroll down to the My Profile section and click Playback settings. You can then choose from the default video quality, low quality, medium quality, or high quality. When you finish, click Save.
Customize the Subtitles
If you enjoy watching Netflix in another language using subtitles, you can completely customize their appearance. Scroll down to the My Profile section and click Subtitle appearance.
Here, you can choose the font style from seven options including “Casual” and “Block,” and can pick a color as well. You can also select a text size from small, medium, or large.
You can then add a little flair to your subtitles with four different shadow options for the text along with the shadow color. Finally, you can select a background and window color if you like. As you experiment with each of these options, the sample at the top will change automatically for you to review. When you finish, click Save.
Update the Communication Settings
You can stay up to date with the exact types of Netflix news and details you want via email. Scroll down to the My Profile section and click Communication Settings.
You can then mark which emails you would like to receive, such as updates on new features, newly added content, special offers, and helpful surveys.
You can opt to receive text messages by adding your phone number. And you can use that number to access and recover your account if necessary.
When you finish, click Update.
Decide Your List Order
If you would prefer to decide the order of shows and movies on your list, you can change this easily. Scroll down to the My Profile section and click Order in My List. Then, mark the Manual Ordering radio button and click Save.
You can then rearrange content in the My List section rather than having Netflix recommendations at the top.
Now, just click on My List in the top navigation. Then, just drag and drop content in the order you want it. You can also click Move to top on any piece of content and that TV show or movie will pop to the top of your list. Or just click the X to remove an item completely.
Find Hidden Genres
You may not be aware of this, but Netflix has a slew of hidden categories just waiting for you to discover For instance, if you choose the “Action” genre when browsing, you can scroll down to see sub-genres such as “Action Thrillers” and “Action Comedies”. However, there is also a hidden category for “Mind-Bending Action Sci-Fi and Fantasy”.
Maybe you love the “Horror” genre and often browse the “Cult Horror” sub-genre. However, there is also a hidden “Vampire Horror Movies” category for those looking for a specific creature feature.
A handy website for accessing these hidden categories is Netflix Hidden Codes. You can browse through the list or enter a keyword into the search box. Click on one of the options and you will see options for that sub-genre open directly on Netflix.com.
