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How to Stop Netflix Autoplay

You can disable the feature if it annoys you

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Sign in to Netflix. Click the down arrow next to the Profile box. Choose Manage Profiles and select a profile.Under Autoplay controls, uncheck Autoplay next episode in a series on all devices.Also uncheck Autoplay previews while browsing on all devices. Choose Save. This article explains how to stop Netflix Autoplay to prevent the next episode in a series or previews from playing automatically.

How to Turn Off Netflix Autoplay

Netflix has an autoplay feature on its home screen that not everyone appreciates; new TV shows or movies automatically begin playing if you don't move quickly. You can stop autoplay and prevent automatic previews too. Some viewers prefer to read the show details. If that sounds like you then turn off the autoplay feature for your profile. If you prefer, you can also learn what's on Netflix without seeing those previews or messing around with your profile at all. To disable the Autoplay feature on a profile, follow these steps. Sign in to your Netflix account. In the upper right corner, click the down arrow the Profile box. (The little square with a smiley face or a customized image you might have chosen.) Click Manage Profiles. Click the profile you want to update. Under Autoplay controls, you can uncheck one or both of the following options: Autoplay next episode in a series on all devices.Autoplay previews while browsing on all devices. Once you've made your selection(s), click Save. On the Manage Profiles screen, click Done. This feature cannot be disabled across all user profiles in one fell swoop. Other users on the account can elect to turn it off or keep it on; each profile must be adjusted individually.

How to Turn On Autoplay in Netflix

Missing those automatic previews? Using the steps above, just go back and recheck the box(es) you previously deselected. Click Save, then click Done on the Manage Profiles screen and you'll be back in autoplay land. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Turn Off Netflix Autoplay Previews and Next Episode How to Disable AutoRun and AutoPlay for External Devices How to Stop Autoplay on Discovery Plus How to Stop Autoplay Videos How to Clear Watch History on Discovery Plus How to Use Lockdown Mode on Mac How to Stop Apple Music From Automatically Playing How Much Data Does Netflix Use? How to Turn Off Autoplay in YouTube How to Watch Naruto in Order How to Turn Off Autoplay on Facebook How to Download Netflix Movies on Laptop How to Get Rid of Reels on Facebook How to Watch Yellowstone All About the Netflix Streaming Service How to Stop iMessage Popping Up on Other Devices Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies