Netflix cheats and apps

After the arrival of the Netflix platform in Spain we offer you an interesting guide with some tricks so that you can get the most out of this new online video platform on demand.

1. Save data when using your smartphone or tablet

The amount of traffic available at the operator's rates is still quite modest, so it always helps to save a few MB. In the Netflix settings you can reduce the quality of the videos to play to save data, it also works if we are using a modest device by reducing the stress on the hardware.

To do this you must go to Your account - Playback settings - Manage video quality and choose a lower image quality, for example 480p.

2. Force Play on HD Netflix

The opposite situation may also arise, that you have very powerful equipment and a high-speed connection and want to watch the videos in the highest possible quality. For this we will repeat the previous steps but with the aim of selecting the highest resolution that our screen allows us.

3. Take advantage of the moments of less activity

When more people have used Netflix the more saturated their servers will be and therefore it is possible that our experience on the platform is not optimal. For this reason, it is interesting to take advantage of the less active hours to view our favorite content in high definition, gaining some performance.

4. Unlock content from other countries

Netflix content varies from one country to another, after its arrival in Spain the available content is smaller than that enjoyed for example in the United States. To solve this problem we can install Hello to use a VPN ( Virtual Private Network ) and access as if we were in another country.

5. Find the best movies

Chrome Netflix Enhacer extension will help you find the best movies and trailers according to Rotten Tomatoes rankings. You can also check the ranking on its website.

6. Filter all content that does not interest you

The algorithm present in Netflix is ​​capable of adapting the suggestions that it throws at us based on the content that we are displaying, although sometimes what we see is not what we want to see with what we commit to the good work of this function.

Fortunately we can always go to Activity and from there select the content that we do not want suggested.

7. Modify the size of the subtitles

If the Netflix subtitles are boring or too big / small you can access its settings to modify them in appearance and size. for this you only have to go to Your account - Appearance of the subtitles.

8. Find out about the new content before anyone else

You can use the instantwatcher website to find out before anyone else about the new content that will appear on the Netflix platform.

9. Control if someone tries to access your account

Network security is something that no one can guarantee 100%, so you should check from time to time if someone has tried to access your Netflix account without your consent. To do this you just have to go to Your account > Viewing activity > View recent access to the account and review the locations from which it has been accessed.

10. Some keyboard shortcuts you should know

Netflix has its keyboard shortcuts that can be very interesting, here are some of the most useful:

• F = full screen ESC = exit full screen Enter = play / pause M = mute Up arrow = increase volume Down arrow = decrease volume Shift + left arrow = backward Shift + right arrow = fast forward

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11. Share the content with your colleagues

For this, it is best to spend the afternoon together, but if it is not possible, you can always use the Rabbit service to share your favorite content with your colleagues.

12. Use your smartphone as a remote control for PS3

If you have a PS3 and want to use Netflix on it, you will like to know that you can use your smartphone as a remote control. You just have to start the session on both devices and search for your video on the smartphone, when trying to play it it will ask you if you want to see it on the mobile or on PS3.

13. Disable annoying buffer

You start watching your favorite video on Netflix and suddenly playback freezes while storing content in the buffer. Rest assured that this has a very easy solution:

• Windows: press Shift + Alt + Left mouse click Mac: press Shift + Option + Click Smart Tv, Blu-ray or console: Press your control up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, up, up, up, up to open a menu from which to deactivate the annoying buffer