Here are six tips and tricks for Netflix.
We'll show you how to use Netflix codes
to find hidden content,
set the best video quality,
turn off autoplay, personalize your profile,
keyboard shortcuts,
and how to download shows and movies
for offline streaming.
Use our clickable sections below to keep track
of what step you're on during this tutorial.
Even with Netflix's suggestions,
there are still thousands of titles
to search from in its library.
If you're using a Mac or a PC, you can use Netflix codes
to find anything you want to watch.
Netflix codes are a short string of numbers
that are assigned to specific genres
and subgenres of shows and movies.
You can enter these codes into your browser's URL bar
to be taken to the page
that lists every title in that genre.
For example, to browse Korean crime thrillers,
which is code 434,
you would add 434 in the URL, like this.
Netflix gives you the ability
to adjust your video and audio quality.
In account settings, scroll down to the user profile
and click the arrow to reveal the drop-down menu.
Scroll down and click "Change" for playback settings.
Here is where you can change between low,
medium, and high video and audio quality.
To make it easy, choose auto,
and Netflix will choose whichever quality
is the best for your connection.
Choosing a lower quality can help you
with controlling your data usage.
Once you log on to Netflix,
video previews of movies and shows
will automatically play on the homepage.
To disable this feature,
click the profile icon and open account settings.
Scroll down to the user profile
and click the arrow to reveal the drop-down menu.
Click "Change" for playback settings
and uncheck "Autoplay previews
while browsing on all devices."
Then click "Save."
Each Netflix account can have
up to five different profiles.
Creating an account for each family member
is a great way for Netflix to tailor settings,
preferences, and watch habits separately for each user.
To add a profile, click the profile icon
and click "Manage Profiles."
Click "Add Profile."
If it's for a child, choose "Kid."
Set a name and icon for the profile.
And then press "Save."
When watching Netflix on Mac or PC,
you can use your keyboard
to control your playback settings.
To play or pause the video, press the space bar.
To open full-screen mode, press F.
You can exit full-screen mode with escape.
Fast-forward 10 seconds with the right arrow key.
Rewind 10 seconds with the left arrow key.
Increase the volume with the up arrow key,
and decrease the volume with the down arrow key.
You can skip the intro by pressing S.
Mute the audio by pressing M.
Netflix allows you to download shows and movies
to watch offline so you can watch content
without an internet connection.
The feature is only available for mobile devices
like smartphones and tablets
and limited to certain titles.
Open Netflix and search for the title you'd like to watch.
Tap the title to reveal the page details and options.
Tap the download button,
which is the downward-pointing arrow.
Once downloaded, an icon will appear
next to the movie you've chosen.
If it's a show,
each episode will have its own download button.
Tap "Downloads" at the bottom of the screen
to see a list of all the downloaded movies
and TV shows stored on your device.
All Netflix downloads will expire
after a certain amount of time,
depending on the title.
To delete a title,
simply swipe left and tap the red X icon.