Turning Off Autoplaying Previews (help.netflix.com)

Article summary

Netflix allows users to control whether or not they see autoplay previews on the platform. To turn off autoplay previews, users can toggle the switch next to 'Autoplay Previews' in their profile settings on the Netflix app or website. This feature is not available on iPads and some older TVs and TV streaming devices. Users can also refresh their device or switch to another profile and back to apply the changes.

Main themes

• Netflix features
• Autoplay previews
• User settings
• Recommendation algorithms
• Content discovery

What commenters say

• The thumbs up/down rating system is considered by some to be less accurate than the previous 5-star system, potentially due to a shift in priorities towards promoting Netflix originals.
• Some users prefer the simplicity of the thumbs up/down system and find it effective for discovering new content.
• The change in rating systems may be motivated by a desire to promote Netflix's own content over third-party titles, potentially at the expense of recommendation accuracy.
• The autoplay preview feature is seen as annoying by some users, who appreciate the ability to turn it off.
• The recommendation algorithm's priorities may have shifted from maximizing user satisfaction to optimizing engagement and profitability.
• Some users feel that the current recommendation system is insidious and prioritizes promoting Netflix content over providing accurate recommendations.
• The lack of a 'neutral' or 'sideways' rating option is seen as a limitation by some users, who may not always want to give a binary thumbs up or down rating.