How to Stop Netflix Autoplay?

To avoid the automatic playing of previews or the next episode of a series, read this article to learn how to Stop Netflix Autoplay. 

Netflix's main screen features an autoplay option that not everyone likes; if you don't move quickly, fresh TV episodes or movies start playing automatically. Both autoplay and automated previews can be disabled. Some fans choose to read the show's specifics.

Turn off the autoplay option for your profile if that describes you. If you'd rather, you may also find out what's available on Netflix without viewing those trailers or changing anything about your profile.

Follow these instructions to make a profile's Autoplay feature inactive.

Step 1: Log in to your Netflix profile.

Step 2: Click the down arrow next to the Profile box in the top right corner. (The tiny square bearing a smiley face or even a picture you made yourself.)

Step 3: Select Manage Profiles.

Step 4: For updating a profile, click it.

Step 5: You can uncheck one or both of the following boxes under the Autoplay controls:

Step 6: On all devices, play the following episode in a series.

Step 7: Across all devices, autoplay previews when surfing.

Step 8: Click Save after making your choice(s).

Step 9: Click Done on the Manage Profiles screen.

How to Make Netflix Autoplay Activate:

Are those automatic previews missing? Simply go back and recheck the box(es) you previously deselected using the procedures described above. On the Manage Profiles screen, click Save, then click Done to return to the autoplay area.

  •  Mick Jone
  • Category: Netflix
  • Last Update: 4 days ago

FAQ

Why won't Netflix Let the Following Episode Autoplay?

Check autoplay is not disabled in your Netflix settings and check your internet connection.

Exactly how do I log out of Netflix?

Select the Profile icon > Account > Sign Out of All Devices in the Netflix app or a browser. Open the Netflix TV app on your TV, then click Get help > Sign out > to log out of Netflix. Please log out.