Netflix hacks: How to control how much data Netflix uses

Netflix is an incredibly popular movie and TV show streaming platform in the world. The platform not only gives users access to a diverse content from across the world but it also lets users play games on its platform. In addition to this, the platform offers users an array of controls in a bid to control their streaming experience across platform. An interesting setting that Netflix offers lets users control their data usage on the platform. Here is a step-by-step guide that will walk you through the same:

Netflix Data Usage settings for the web

Netflix offers for data usage settings for those who access its platform through the web. These settings control data used per hour, per device. Here are the details:

— Low: Basic video quality with up to 0.3GB of data consumption.

— Medium: Standard video quality with up to 0.7GB of data consumption.

— High: Best video quality, which offers: Standard Definition with up to 1GB of data consumption or High Definition with up to 3GB of data consumption or Ultra High Definition (4K) with up to 7GB of data consumption.

There is another setting — Auto — that adjusts the data consumption automatically to deliver the highest possible quality, based on a user’s current internet connection speed.

How to control how much data Netflix uses on the web

Step 1: Open Netflix on your device’s web browser and log into your account.

Step 2: Now open the profile for which you want to control the data usage settings.

Step 3: Using a browser, go to your Account page.

Step 4: In the Profile & Parental Controls section, select a profile.

Step 5: Now select Playback settings.

Step 6: Select your desired data usage setting.

Step 7: Select the Save button.

Netflix Data Usage settings for Android, iPhone, iPad

Netflix offers for data usage settings for those who access its platform through the Android, iPhone or iPad mobile app. These settings control data used per hour, per device. Here are the details:

— Automatic: The Netflix app selects a setting that balances data usage and video quality. You can watch about four hours per GB of data.

— Wi-Fi Only: This setting lets users stream only while the device is connected to Wi-Fi.

— Save Data: This setting lets users watch about six hours per GB of data.

— Maximum Data: This is the highest possible quality for a user’s device and the TV show or movie that they are watching. It can use 1GB per 20 minutes or more of data depending on a user’s device and network speed.

How to control how much data Netflix uses on Android app, iPhone, iPad

Step 1: Open Netflix app on your Android phone, iPhone or iPad.

Step 2: In the lower right, tap My Netflix option.

Step 3: In the upper right, tap the Menu option.

Step 4: Now tap the Settings option to access the app settings.

Step 5: Under Video Playback, select Cellular Data Usage option.

Step 6: To adjust your downloads data settings, switch Wi-Fi Only on or off under Downloads.

Step 7: Now choose your preferred setting and you’re done.