Netflix heard your anguished cries: Autoplay previews are now optional

Netflix heard your anguished cries: Autoplay previews are now optional

Netflix knows you hate those autoplaying previews. 

The streaming giant finally copped to that fact Thursday morning, acknowledging that the oft-reviled “feature” where a preview — with sound blasting — would start playing the moment you scroll your mouse over a show is not always welcomed. But Netflix did more than just admit reality— it also officially offered up a way to disable the feature. 

“Some people find [autoplay while browsing] helpful,” wrote Netflix in response to a presumed customer’s complaint. “Others not so much.”

Some people find this feature helpful. Others not so much

We’ve heard the feedback loud and clear — members can now control whether or not they see autoplay previews on Netflix. Here’s how: https://t.co/6V2TjEW6HD https://t.co/zbz4E8fVab

— Netflix US (@netflix) February 6, 2020 Read more…

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