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How do I make a specific category show up on the Netflix website?

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Search online for "Netflix hidden categories" or "Netflix secret codes" to find direct URLs to each category. For example, 47465 is the code for Classic Westerns, so the URL is https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/47465 . Note that you'll still need to be logged in to your Netflix account to view categories.

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My son has a Netflix plan with two screens. I would like to change one of the screens from the iPad to the TV. How do I do this?

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Sign out of your old device, then follow the prompts in the new device's Netflix app to activate it on your account. If you don't see a "sign out" option, try entering "Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, Up, Up, Up, Up" on your remote to access a Deactivation screen. If that doesn't work, you'll need to look up device-specific instructions.

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How do I change my list appearance from 'vertical list' to 'graphic tiles'?

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Go into the options panel and select 'graphic titles' from the drop down list. It should be in user preferences.

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How do I make the Documentaries category show up on Android?

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The Netflix app limits its recommendations to what it thinks you'll like, which can get frustrating. If you don't see what you're looking for under "Browse," try a third-party app such as Secretflix or Upflix to unlock better search options.

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How do I view Netflix in split screen mode?

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The Netflix app does not support split screen viewing. Open Netflix in a web browser instead, and use your device's split-screen function to assign the browser window to part of your screen.

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How do I change the order DVDs arrive?

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View your DVD queue , then click and drag to move a DVD to a different spot. The Netflix app does not have this feature, so log on using your mobile browser instead.

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How do I remove foreign language films and horror films from Netflix?

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I am afraid you cannot do it manually. Watching fewer foreign/horror films will make them less likely to be recommended to you, but you cannot remove them from Netflix completely.

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Can I get back to the old squared version after updating?

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No, there isn't a way to undo the update.

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How do I change my Netflix password?

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To change a Netflix password, go on a laptop/computer rather. Sign in with your current password, then go to "Account Settings," and there should be an option where you can reset the password.

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What does it mean if the screen says my Netflix account is in use on too many devices?

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That means that one too many devices are connected to the account (or the one subscription in general), and because of the limitations of the subscription plan, Netflix cannot support the additional devices in use. If you follow this guide and go to Plan Details, you can change your plan to allow more devices to use a single account in an subscription.

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How can I pick a movie that I want to watch that's not on any lists on Netflix?

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Select the "Search" option at the top of the page and enter the movie that you want to see. If it doesn't come up, it's not available on Netflix.

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How do I deactivate recommendations on Netflix?

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From the drop down menu click on "account". Then click on "Communication Settings". There you can choose what notification you wish to see.

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How do I get rid of watched shows on Netflix?

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Log in to the Netflix website under your account name. Go on the profile that you wish to remove the watched history from, then click on account, scroll down and there is a viewing activity button and when you click that you can delete whatever history you want.

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