The video-on-demand platform has just introduced a new option to turn off auto-play previews on all your devices.
Those who are used to watching Netflix on their TV will probably agree that the automatic playback of trailers while browsing is borderline bearable.
But these videos, automatically played as you explore the platform’s catalog, are also present on mobile and in the online interface.
Netflix seems to have received many complaints about this since it is now possible to disable the autoplay of these previews, for all devices. However, you must log into your account from a computer.
1. Go to Netflix
Open your favorite web browser and go to the Netflix online interface to sign in to your account.
The option to turn off auto-play previews on all devices is only accessible from the platform’s website. So do not expect to be able to modify it from a mobile application, for example.
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2. Access the options
From the main Netflix page, hover over your avatar and go to the Account menu.
Scroll through the options, and click Reading Settings, in the My Profile section at the bottom of the page.
3. Turn off autoplay
Once in the Playback settings, uncheck the Automatically play previews while browsing option on all devices.
Now, no matter what platform you log into Netflix from, no video previews should play automatically when browsing the Movies & Series catalog.
If you have enough willpower, take this opportunity to turn off Autoplay the next episode in a series on all devices in the process. This will save you a few precious hours of extra sleep.