Netflix Tips: See How to 'Master' Movie Streaming and Series | Streaming

Netflix has revealed some tips and tricks so that users can better enjoy streaming. The action of the platform came to celebrate the premiere of the fourth season of La Casa de Papel, which happened last Friday (3). The series depicts a group of thieves and their plan to rob the Spanish Mint. Tips for "mastering" streaming include tricks for using the keyboard and even "secret" codes for discovering new movies.

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Next, see what the six steps are to get the most out of Netflix. Some tips are better known by users, but others promise to be of great help in the search for new content. It is worth remembering that most of the tricks can be used both on the PC and in the application for Android phones or iPhone (iOS).

Netflix: tips every subscriber should know

Netflix: tips every subscriber should know

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1. Change your profile photo

Changing the photo is a way to personalize your profile, differentiating it from others that share the same account. To do this, go to the netflix/editprofiles page and select the profile to be modified. In addition to changing the icon, it is also possible to edit the user name. The service offers several exclusive images of productions present on the platform. If you want to get in the mood of La Casa de Papel, you can take advantage of Dal's mask worn by the characters.

Netflix: how to use a series character in your profile photo

Netflix: how to use a series character in your profile photo

2. Disable 'intrusive' devices

Many people share the Netflix account with family members, but according to the contracted plan, there is a limit on the number of screens that can be active simultaneously. If you find that your account is being used by an attacker or that other enabled devices are preventing you from watching movies and series, you can sign out on all devices. To do this, just go to the Account option, access the settings and then click on Log out of all devices ". Thus, you will need to log in to each device again.

3. Take Netflix with you

You can download Netflix movies and series on your smartphone to watch wherever and whenever you want. That way, you don't have to spend the Internet on your cell phone when you go to see some production. To do so, simply access the app, choose the title you want to download and tap the "Downloads" icon on the description page. Once the transfer is complete, you can watch the movie offline in the "Downloads" section. It is worth remembering that, in the case of La Casa de Papel or some other series, I need to download each episode.

Download content from the platform Photo: Divulgao / Netflix

Download content from the platform Photo: Divulgao / Netflix

You can delete your viewing history on Netflix if you don't want others with account access to know what you've watched. To delete all of your tracks, select the profile you want to edit the viewing history for and go to the "Account" option. Under "My Profile", click "What was watched". Then, on the "Activity from (profile)" page, press the icon next to the title you want to hide. If you want to hide all activities, select the "Hide all" option at the bottom of the page, and confirm and the action.

5. Use the keys to control the player

If you usually watch movies and series on Neflix on your computer, you can take advantage of the PC keyboard to use the service as a master. It is possible to control various functions of the site using a few keys. So, you don't need the mouse to click on the action you want to run. See what are the keyboard navigation tricks:

  • F displays the entire screen; Esc leaves this function
  • PgDn pauses playback; PgUp starts playing again
  • The space bar also pauses and resumes playback
  • Shift + Right arrow moves forward quickly; Shift + Left arrow returns

The use of codes facilitates the use of the platform on the PC Photo: Divulgao / Netflix

The use of codes facilitates the use of the platform on the PC Photo: Divulgao / Netflix

6. Take advantage of 'secret' codes to find new products

Netflix has a number of specific subcategories that can be accessed through "secret" codes. That way, you find exactly what you want to watch, like police series or action and adventure movies. The feature, which doesn't work in apps, can be used as follows: go to your browser's URL bar and add "/ genre / code-number" right after www.netflix/browse. Some examples of codes to use that will show similar products to La Casa de Papel are:

  • Action and adventure: 1365
  • Action thriller: 43048
  • Police action and adventure: 9584
  • Police suspensions: 10499
  • Police series: 26146
  • Latin American crime films: 4756
  • Surreal Crime Films: 2232

The use of codes makes searching for titles easier. Photo: Divulgao / Netflix

The use of codes makes searching for titles easier. Photo: Divulgao / Netflix

La Casa de Papel is a Spanish series. The plot shows the plan of a group of thieves to enter the Spanish Mint and manufacture their own euros in incalculable quantities. They are led by a man, who uses the title "The Professor" and is responsible for devising the "perfect crime". The fourth season of the production has been available since last Friday (3) on Netflix and has eight new episodes.

Fourth season of La Casa de Papel arrived on Netflix on April 3 Photo: Divulgao / NetflixFourth season of La Casa de Papel arrived on Netflix on April 3 Photo: Divulgao / Netflix

Fourth season of La Casa de Papel arrived on Netflix on April 3 Photo: Divulgao / Netflix