Do you watch Netflix all day long? There are several apps that can take your viewing experience to the next level.
4 apps to get the most out of Netflix
Netflix is essential for many households. Many people hardly even watch regular television, but check movies and series on Netflix all day long. Still, there are a number of apps that can make your experience even better. We have listed a few for you.
1. Netflix Remote
Do you often watch Netflix on your laptop? Then the iOS app Netflix Remote is an excellent addition. This turns your iPhone into a remote control. Put your laptop down somewhere and install yourself on the couch, because you don’t have to get rid of it anymore.
The app works together with Chrome extension “Chill Remote” for your MacBook or Windows laptop. It is therefore important that you first install Google Chrome. Once you have installed the Remote app, you the extension download in Google Chrome. You then only have to link the extension with the app once. That works like this:
- Click on your laptop in Chrome on the “Chill Remote” icon. You see a code here;
- Open the app on your iPhone;
- Enter the code.
The app and extension are now linked. Start a movie or series on Netflix. You can now pause, fast forward or rewind through your Netflix Remote app.
2. Clicker
An official Netflix Mac app is missing, but Clicker is an excellent alternative. The Mac app gives you the features that come in handy when you’re watching a movie or series on your MacBook. This way you can always automatically skip the intro, or just hide the button for it.
You can also turn off the automatic playback of the next episode. Very useful if you are sensitive to that and then just look through while you have other things to do.
If you have a MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, the app takes over the touchscreen keys and you can easily control the video. The app is not in the App-Store, but you can download it via download the developer’s website
Knowing more? Then read: Clicker: this app takes Netflix on the Mac to the next level
3. Onflix
Have you completely watched Netflix and are you waiting for something new to appear on the streaming service? Then Onflix is an ideal app for you. Here you can keep track of what you have already watched.
You can also see which films and series have recently been added or have a new season. In addition, you can see which films and series are being deleted from the streaming service. Do you have a list of series or movies you want to see? Find them open the app and tap the heart to add them to your watch list.
No more on your watch list? Under ‘Discovery’ you can easily search for new content. Films are ranked here by genre, and by rating from well-known film sites such as IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic.
4. JustWatch
Not sure what to watch, but want something new? JustWatch lends you a hand. After downloading the app, choose a number of movies and series that you like. Based on that, JustWatch gives you suggestions of movies and series that you will probably also appreciate.
Also, the app gives you suggestions based on other JustWatch users who have similar tastes. There will undoubtedly be films that you have already seen, but the largest part consists of new films and series that you can give a chance.
The app is very intuitive. The series and movies are sorted into all kinds of different categories such as newly added, highly rated, dramas, thrillers, and so on. That way you can search very specifically.
More about Netflix
On iPhoned we regularly share news and useful tips about Netflix. For example, we explain how you can turn off the automatic playback, or how to remove movies and series from the ‘Continue watching’ list. In addition, we explain how you can secure your profile with a PIN code. We also give nice Netflix viewing tips every month.