16 Netflix hacks that will take your binge-watching to the next level (NFLX)

Netflix

Everyone loves Netflix.

The service has taken over the world because it lets you binge on your favorite shows and movies to your hearts content. And you can watch whenever you want, wherever you want.

But even though the standard Netflix experience is good, it doesn't mean you can't improve it with few tricks.

From apps that turn Netflix into a trivia battle to add-ons that make it much easier to find your next show, here are 16 Netflix hacks that will help you get the most out of your subscription.

Netflix splits movies and TV shows into incredibly specific micro-categories.

All are tagged with a number — for example, "Epics" is category No. 52858. And once you have that code, to get a comprehensive list all you do is type it into your address bar after the word "genre," like this: http://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/52858.

If you want a list of the codes for different genres, head to this website. Alternatively, check out this site, which provides the ability to search through them, though there are not as many categories.

Here are the shortcuts you should be familiar with:

F = full screen
M = mute
Up arrow = volume up
Down arrow = volume down
Spacebar = play/pause
Shift + Left Arrow = rewind
Shift + Right Arrow = fast-forward
ESC = exit full screen

Showgoers is a Chrome extension that syncs up your watching with a friend or a significant other. 

The extension creates a unique link for your viewing session, which you can send to as many friends as you want. Once you’ve done that, you just click “Begin sync” and off you go.

Once you are synced, anyone with the link can press play and start watching at the same place. And when one person pauses or rewinds, it does the same for everyone who is watching.

You can install Showgoers for Google Chrome here.

If you give out your password too liberally, or you get hacked, you might find you can't stream your own Netflix account. Standard Netflix plans only let two people stream at once, so if you are over the limit you're out of luck.

Here's how you can check who has been watching.

Under the same "My Activity" window that shows everything you've watched, there's an option to "See recent account access." This feature shows you exactly which devices have logged into your Netflix account, their IP addresses, and the time they logged in.

Depending on what browser you use, you could not be able to stream Netflix in full HD (1080p).

Here is the list from Netflix's own support page:

Resolution: Stream in HD if your Internet connection supports 5 megabits per second or more.

• Google Chrome up to 720p
• Internet Explorer up to 1080p
• Microsoft Edge up to 1080p
• Mozilla Firefox up to 720p
• Opera up to 720p
• Safari up to 1080p on Mac OS X 10.10.3 or later

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