Netflix subscribers from all over the world had been making a specific request for years to improve the functioning of the streaming platform, namely to be able to disable the automatic playback of the preview trailers, when on the main screen you stop on a title. Although Netflix has endured a long time, this simple and important option has finally been added, which adds to the one that allows you to disable the automatic viewing of the next episode when you see a series in episodes.
To find the options, you have to open the Netflix site on a PC or smartphone and then click on the Manage profiles button. Then select the profile to be configured from those present to find the options that allow you to disable automatic playback .
If you prefer, you can open this direct link to profile management or also this link to change the options relating to the last profile used on the computer.
The options that you can activate or deactivate are, from now, two:
The second option, on the other hand, allows you to disable trailers and presentations of films and TV series when you select a cover or title, solving the problem that starts the video almost immediately by covering the screen of choice.
We also report that if you see Netflix from your PC, you can install the Classic Netflix extension for Google Chrome, you can add this and other options to eliminate those typical Netflix annoyances (such as the appearance of the word " You're still watching " after a certain period of time) to perform a similar activity (among other changes), but since most people watch Netflix on more than just a desktop or laptop, this often required modification is the most elegant solution.
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Disable autoplay in Netflix
Netflix's autoplay options can only be changed from its website (not therefore from apps on Smart TV or Fire TV). The options are specific to each profile created in your Netflix account and it is possible, therefore, to have them different for each member of the family (or between those who divide the subscription) according to your preferences.To find the options, you have to open the Netflix site on a PC or smartphone and then click on the Manage profiles button. Then select the profile to be configured from those present to find the options that allow you to disable automatic playback .
If you prefer, you can open this direct link to profile management or also this link to change the options relating to the last profile used on the computer.
The options that you can activate or deactivate are, from now, two:
- Automatically play the next episode of a series on all devices
- Automatically play previews as you browse on all devices
The second option, on the other hand, allows you to disable trailers and presentations of films and TV series when you select a cover or title, solving the problem that starts the video almost immediately by covering the screen of choice.
We also report that if you see Netflix from your PC, you can install the Classic Netflix extension for Google Chrome, you can add this and other options to eliminate those typical Netflix annoyances (such as the appearance of the word " You're still watching " after a certain period of time) to perform a similar activity (among other changes), but since most people watch Netflix on more than just a desktop or laptop, this often required modification is the most elegant solution.
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