15 helpful Netflix Hacks: that you should use right now

Netflix is the biggest platform to watch movies and tv shows in the world. Netflix is like a God's gift for the binge-watchers like me. One of my friends introduced me to this platform 5 years ago and I had never seen any tv shows ( I meant shows like G.O.T, not the one that all the Indian tv channels broadcast) and I became so addicted to it that I have seen over 400+ tv shows and web series and from that real-life experience, I'm going to share some Netflix hacks guide. 

Note:- These hacks are meant to get best from Netflix.

➤ I'm going to cover this in a bulleted list to give a quick glance, If you want to know more about each topic then scroll down and you will find everything that you need to know.

 10 Netflix hacks you should use right now.

• IMDB rating for Netflix - A Chrome extension.
• Netflix Party- very helpful in a long-distance relationship.
• Netflix roulette- to get what you want quickly.
• Getting rid of the buffering problem.
• Watch your favorite shows at off-peak hours.
• Keep Beggars off of your account.
• Never-ending Netflix- Chrome extension.
• Make sure you are using your subscription to the fullest.
• Say no to the dubbed version.
• Flip your Laptop or computer screen to give your neck rest.
• Be aware of your watching history
• Download movies and shows to watch it offline.
• Know all your computer shortcuts
• Use your Netflix profile to get recommendations.

Now I'm going to explain each point in a simple way:-

1. IMDB rating for Netflix - A Chrome extension.

If you are a new binge-watcher like I was 5 years ago, Then this chrome extension will help you a lot in finding good content. This little extension provides ratings for all the Netflix shows that are out there. Now, you don't have to visit IMDb again and again to find show, which has a good rating. You can always use a friend's advice and that's the best because your friend knows you and he also knows which type of content you will like but you can't bug every time after finishing a show. This extension can be very useful.

Note:- This will only work when you are using browser.

2. Netflix Party- Very helpful in a long-distance relationship.

Netflix party- This is also a chrome extension that will let you enjoy Netflix shows and movies together with your girlfriend or maybe a friend. Netflix party allows you to launch a screen that can be viewed by everyone in the chat and you can even message your long-distance girlfriend while watching. I used this and it helped me a lot in many ways like the bond between me and my girlfriend became stronger. By my personal experience, I and my girlfriend ran out of topics to talk to each other and we keep starring at each other, that's kinda...We used this extension as an alternative to our face time. many of you experienced that watching movies together helps relationship a lot, not only movies doing anything together makes your bond stronger like cooking.

3. Netflix roulette- to get what you want quickly.

Netflix roulette is a tool of Netflix to get what you want to watch without spending much time. This is the same as the filtered search. You get to choose the ratings, year of the series, and genre and you will get all the relevant results. 

4. Get rid fo the buffering problem.

The most frustrating moment for a binge-watcher is " you are seeing your favorite show or enjoying a romantic movie with your girlfriend and hero is going to kiss his heroine and exactly at that moment "Bbuuuffferinnngg". God promise, Next day, I would change the wifi network provider. You can avoid this by using this simple trick click "Alt+S" to open up a "hidden" menu with buffering fixes and other streaming options and make sure that all the streaming and internet setting is optimized to get the best experience. Select "Auto" in the quality section but only when you fill like that internet may be slow or too many people are using single wifi.

5. Watch your favorite shows at off-peak hours.

It's not a hack, I would say it's a suggestion. As research, it was found that the network gets slow at peak hours due to a busy line. A technical term called brandwidth, It's like a road for Data. You can imagine driving a car in a traffic jam. So, watch your favourite shows at off-peak hours ( early morning, late night, afternoon) for best enjoyment. Hurray! I gave you the best self excuse to get a day off.

6. Keep Beggars off of your account. 

"Beggars" is just a symbolic way of saying that don't give your account password and details to a random people because everyone has different interest and Netflix use your watching history to recommend you new shows and movies. It would be quite embarrassing if someone finds 'that type' of content in your watching history and you exactly know which type of content I'm talking about.

7. Never-ending Netflix- Chrome extension.

Another helpful chrome extension that will help you. Have you ever imagine how wonderful it would be when every time your episode ends someone starts the next episode for you and you keep your hands inside your blanket and enjoy your happy winter like a pro. This extension does exactly for you. 

8. Make sure you are using your subscription to the fullest.

Check your settings that you are watching videos in HD/ Ultra HD because you have paid for the HD subscription but use it only on wifi network because HD videos don't use data they drink data like a pro drunker. If you are using it on mobile data without an unlimited data pack then it would be best to watch at low quality.

9. Say no to the dubbed version.

Dubbed version of any movies and tv shows is literally worst. Here is an option you can watch the movies and shows in the original language and use subtitles to understand to get the feel of the video. Netflix said that people prefer dubbed version more than the original, that's why they will provide you content in the dubbed version and make sure to change it's audio in the original language.

10. Flip your Laptop or computer screen to give your neck rest.

Netflix flip is an extension that lets you turn the screen in 90 degrees and you can enjoy Big bang theory episodes while sleeping. Many people don't know about this tool and when they want to watch Netflix while sleeping they watch on a smartphone.

11. Be aware of your watching history.

Remove titles that you don't want your friends to see or you want your girl to know that you already watched the lovesick that you guys were planning to watch it together. You can also remove the embarrassing titles from your watching list.

12. Download movies and shows to watch it offline.

Netflix provides a downloading option like youtube that you can watch a movie even when you are offline. This is best for travelling because you are not going to get wifi service on the road. So, It's better to keep some videos offline to watch.

13. Know all your computer shortcuts.

Knowing all your shortcuts can prove very helpful sometimes. Like the common one

F- To view in  fullscreen

each computer has different option and you can even customize your shortcuts as per your comfort. So, you can just check each of them and try to remember it.

14. Use your Netflix profile to get recommendations.

Provide enough information for Netflix. So, they can provide the best suggestion for you. So, complete your profile now if you haven't like your favourite show and movies and in which types of genre and subgenre, that you are into.

15. Read some spoiler-free reviews before watching any show or movie.

We provide Netflix insights and upcoming shows reviews and some best shows to watch on our website and you can always check them on our website by visiting our home page. You can also use another website to get reviews but make sure it's spoiler-free and helpful. On our "webseriespro.com" we provide you with spoiler-free and reviews with spoiler alerts both. 

Final thoughts:-

I tried to help you as much as possible with my real-life experience as a binge-watcher and a fellow friend who is using NetFlix subscription from the last 5 years. 

Q. What do you like or dislike about Netflix?