16 Hacks You Need to Know to Maximize Your Netflix Experience

by N/A, 10 years ago | 2 min read

If you're a binge-watching fanatic, these tips will help you make the best of your Netflix experience.Â

1. Use this URL for very specific genres.

If you want teen movies or tear jerkers put this URLÂ http://www.netflix.com/WiAltGenre?agid=Â into your browser and then useÂ this documentÂ to figure outÂ which code will work for you.

3. Watch what you love before it's gone.

Now Streaming PodÂ has a list of titles that won't be available on Netflix for much longer.Â

Use keyboard shortcuts

Use F to Full Screen, M to Mutes, Up and Down Arrows to control the volume, Enter to Play/Pause and ESC to exit full screen.Â

Use IMDB's Top 250 to find the best of the best on Netflix.

Check it outÂ here.

You'll use less data if your stream from a phone or tablet.

The app will let you adjust screen resolution from your phone or tablet.Â

Watch movies with long-distance friends.

UseÂ RabbitÂ to watch your favorite TV shows and movies with up to 10 friends.Â

Change the size of subtitles.

Go to Your Account > Change subtitle appearance to make them bigger or smaller.Â

You can sort movies by their Rotten Tomatoes score.

UseÂ this listÂ Â to find movies according to their scores.Â

Use the Netflix Enhancer extension to get trailers and IMDB scores right on the page.

Use Media Hint to watch restricted shows and movies while traveling abroad.

Find out when new movies and shows are going to be released on Netflix.

Check outÂ What'sNewOnNetflixÂ Â to get a list of all the upcoming movie and TV premieres.Â

Find out who is using your account without your permission.

Go to Your Account > Viewing Activity > See Recent Access to find device locations. Then go to Your Account and Sign out of all devices.Â

Let someone else pick what you're going to watch on Netflix.

Use reddit to find the best movies to watch.

Check out theÂ /r/netflixbestofÂ subreddit.Â

Watch free movies on YouTube.

Check out theÂ /r/fullmoviesonyoutubeÂ subreddit.