I started to use Netflix actively this year, I use it on my laptop (web) and my Android (app) device. I was not comfortable with online streaming initially, but, thanks to the awesome episodes and movies by Netflix, we literally live inside Netflix now and chilling. You can use it anywhere, Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Apple TV, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Wii, your random smart TV, etc. I often use Google Chrome browser on my PC instead of Apple Safari or Mozilla Firefox for this video experience though.
In this article, we’ll be sharing some of the useful, unknown and hidden keyboard shortcuts (Netflix Hotkeys) that’ll be essential for your viewing experience. Instead of using your mouse or trackpad, pointing to the screen, click on the options, you can now directly press a key and save time! We don’t really have keyboard navigation shortcuts for accessing the secret hidden menu or changing the HD quality resolution, but we have some new cool ones. Shall we get started?
- Oct 09, 2019 N etflix, one of the biggest video streaming services on the planet confirmed on Tuesday that the company will not be developing a native app for the macOS using Apple’s Catalyst Project.
- Nov 19, 2020 Many macOS users search the web looking for a custom Netflix app for Mac. Unfortunately, however, there is currently no official Netflix app for macOS. Websites and app repositories that claim to have a Mac version of the Netflix app are lying, and if you accidentally download one of these fake Netflix apps, you could end up infected with malware.
- Unfortunately there’s no official Netflix app for Macs so Netflix streaming problems via a web browser are very common on macOS. This means there’s also no official way to download Netflix content on a Mac although there are workarounds to watch Netflix offline and download shows on a Mac.
Netflix Keyboard Shortcuts You MUST Know!
I picked my favorite Tamil movie “Visaaranai (2015)” (Genre: Crime/Thriller) for explaining these shortcuts, it’s just my small tribute to the bold making of this movie and team.
MacOS has a market share of nearly 10%, Netflix has about 200 million subscribers. So about 20 million Netflix users are using macOS. I think if there are enough users revolting, then there will be a Netflix app for macOS pretty fast. Once that happens, Netflix might move its iPad app to macOS as well. In the meantime, the streaming giant has confirmed to Bloomberg it has no plans to bring its popular iPad app to the Mac.
Toggle Play/Pause (Space / Enter)
This is probably the commonly used keyboard shortcut on Netflix. You don’t have to go to the screen and click on the “Play/Pause” icon anymore, just use your Space bar or Enter key for this. Press it once to play/pause, and again press it to play/pause. That’s all. I usually prefer the “Space” bar key for this. It’s large and easy to access.
Volume Up/Down (Up/Down Arrow)
Instead of going to the “Volume” slider option in the player, you can use your Up ↑ and Down ↓ keys for this. When you press Up/Down key(s) you won’t be able to see the slider change, but the volume will be decreased/increased in the background. I generally don’t use this volume control option often, very rare, regardless of ear/headphone or speaker.
Mute Volume (M)
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Again, this is one of the rarely used options, we don’t really “Mute” anything these days. We’ll just “Pause” the video instead. But, just in case, if you are playing any adult (18+) movies, press M key to mute the audio. :’)
Full-screen + Exit (F)
I use this shortcut a lot. I always watch movies in full-screen, but if I’m expecting notifications on Facebook, WhatsApp, etc. then I used to minimize/maximize using F key and check often, so this comes handy for me.
Rewind and Fast Forward (Left/Right Arrow)
If I want to view a specific scene in a movie and if I know where exactly I can find that, then I’ll access it directly, else, I’ll use Left ← / Right → Arrow to Rewind and Fast Foward (10 seconds) the movie till I find that scene.
Skip Intro (S)
I’m not sure this will be available for all the movies, but for TV series, you’ll find this option to skip the “Intro”. I love watching the intro, but when I’m binge-watching, it’s pretty annoying to see the same intro, again and again, so I press S key and skip them!
Toggle by Frame (Space + Ctrl)
If you press/hold Space + Ctrl keys you’ll be able to get the slow-motion (frame by frame) angle of the movie, you can use this if you want to analyze a scene properly.
Display A/V Stats (Ctrl + Shift + Alt + D)
If you press Ctrl + Shift + Alt + D, you’ll get the A/V stats on your screen, like the playing bitrate, buffer size, movie ID, framerate, etc. Not sure how exactly this will be useful for a common Netflix user, but it’s good to know this, trust me.
Audio/Video Bitrate + CDN (Ctrl + Shift + Alt + S)
If you press Ctrl + Shift + Alt + S, you’ll get a small pop-up for Audio/Video bitrate and CDN, don’t mess with these settings unless you know what happens when you switch/change.
Logging Window (Ctrl + Shift + Alt + L)
If you press Ctrl + Shift + Alt + L, you’ll get the log details about the stream, extremely useful if you are a developer or techie, that’s all.
I hope these are the major keyboard shortcuts/commands we need for Netflix, I personally use all of them and it helps a lot to save time as well. I’m not sure whether Netflix has a keyboard shortcut to enable/disable subtitles or do they? Or move to the next episode? We might have missed some, do kindly let us know in the comments, it’ll be helpful for us to update the article. If any of the mentioned keyboard controls are not working, do let us know, please. 🙂
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With Netflix being the biggest subscription service on the planet and more than a billion Apple devices in our hands, many are surprised to find out that there's no Netflix app for Mac. And as there is no Netflix app for Mac, many paid subscribers aren't able to download their favorite series and movies, hence are missing out on being able to watch Netflix offline.
If you own a Mac, pay for a Netflix subscription, and want to know how to watch Netflix offline, there are a number of fast, easy, and legal solutions that will let you have a cinematic experience.
While one can't simply download Netflix on Mac, listed below are a few quick and simple workarounds to try, so you can enjoy Netflix on the go.
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Can You Download Netflix On Mac?
If you're asking whether you can download Netflix shows on Mac then it's important to note that despite there being no Netflix app for Mac, there's one for iOS devices and for Windows.
While the only legal way to download Netflix movies is via the Netflix app, there are some less-legal solutions advertised online for how to download Netflix shows on Mac.
If you've seen advertisements splashed across the internet saying that you can download Netflix app for Mac, they are a scam. Often these dodgy tech traps involve installing malware onto your Mac, which will leave the operating system looking like a scene from a horror movie.
Unfortunately, if you've downloaded such software in the past, your Mac may already be affected, so it's vital that you check your computer for viruses. A smart-scan tool like CleanMyMac X will find and destroy malware and leave your Mac happy and healthy.
To use CleanMyMac X to remove malware:
Install and open the CleanMyMac X app on your Mac
Select Malware Removal from the top of the menu
Hit Scan
To protect your Mac, press the Remove button
What you need to watch downloaded Netflix content on Mac
To safely watch Netflix on Mac, you need the following:
An active Netflix subscription. You can't download Netflix, watch Netflix offline or even online if you've canceled your subscription.
A movie or TV show that has a download option. Most Netflix choices allow this, but not all of them do.
If you're going to be streaming, then you'll need a WiFi connection. Before you can take Netflix offline, WiFi is needed to download Netflix app.
A device that supports Netflix
Finally, if you want to know how to download movies from Netflix on Mac legally, then take a look at the suggestions below.
Stream via Airplay to get Netflix for Mac
If you're already invested in Apple technology and own an iOS device, streaming via AirPlay is an effective solution. iPhones and iPads are both iOS devices that will do the job.
AirPlay works via WiFi, which connects AirPlay-compatible devices together. This is where NetSpot, Mac's WiFi analyzer, will be very useful as an ideal network planner, because having powerful and consistent WiFi will ensure an uninterrupted viewing experience:
Open the NetSpot app
See where the most powerful WiFi in your area is and move your iOS device accordingly
If the WiFi signal is weak all around, use the NetSpot Survey option to plan out a better WiFi network
After all WiFi problems are solved, move on to streaming from your iOS device:
Connect to WiFi
Download the Netflix app on iOS device
Open AirPlay on your iOS device and tap Screen Mirroring
Select your Mac from the list of devices
Open the Netflix app and select the downloaded content you want to play
Enjoy the show!
How to download movies on Netflix
Now that you have AirPlay set up, a good way to save on data is to download movies to your iOS device and then stream the downloaded content over WiFi:
Ensure you have strong WiFi or enough data to successfully complete the process
Open the Netflix app on your iOS device
Select the movie or TV show you'd like to download
Click the download button (if it0019s a series you'll need to individually select the episodes you want to watch)
How to download movies from Netflix to Mac via Windows
But I want to watch Netflix offline,001d you say. Fair enough. A good solution for you is to leverage Microsoft Windows. If you know that you'll not be connected to the internet or you don't own an iOS device, this is the way to go.
The Windows workaround works by installing the Windows 10 operating system onto your Mac. Once you have set up Windows, then you can download Netflix app from the Microsoft Store which supports offline downloads of some content. Make sure you get the Windows system from a reputable Windows partner or reseller.
How to download Netflix app on Windows:
Click on the Start menu and select Store
Type Netflix in the search box and press Enter
Select Install
How to watch Netflix offline using screen record
If you see anywhere online that you should screen record movies so you can watch Netflix offline — beware — this is very illegal. Screen recording movies is considered to be piracy, and most screen recording tools will forbid against this type of activity.
There are many powerful screen recorders out there, such as Capto, which is optimized for Mac. While the app can capture, record, and take video and image editing to the next level, it should be used for its intended purpose and within the boundaries of the law.
As well as being illegal, there are other downsides to using screen recording as a way to watch Netflix offline. First, it's time-consuming. As you have to have the movie playing on screen from start to finish to capture all the content, it can be disruptive if you want to do anything else on your computer.
Second, the quality of the video will vary based on the speed of your internet connection. You could end up with lagging or glitchy content, and it will be too late to fix it.
Not only this, but a screen recording creates large files that take up space on your hard drive and may cause your Mac to slow down. Luckily, CleanMyMac X has a clever feature that lets you find heavy files and helps you delete anything that you don't want to keep:
Open CleanMyMac X and select Large & Old Files from the menu
Click Scan to start the search
Gasp at the big ol' files you had long forgotten about
Select any unwanted files from the list and click Remove
CleanMyMac X allows you to remove files immediately, or take extra precautions and choose to remove them securely.
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Now that some of the most common conceptions around how to download Netflix on Mac are debunked, you can go back to watching an episode, a movie, or just binging on a series all at once.
Best of all, Capto, CleanMyMac X, and NetSpot are available for a free trial on Setapp, the app subscription platform whose collection boasts more than 200 apps and tools to improve your movie-watching life, as well as every other aspect of your day.
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