Advanced Netflix Tips - 2

On February 16, 2025 By newsroom Topic: Technology Buyers Guide

Finding genre-specific Netflix codes, managing recommendations, and setting up profiles for kids or shared family viewing to enhance your Netflix experience.

1. Finding Netflix Genre-Specific Codes

Netflix has hidden genre codes that unlock niche categories. These can help you quickly discover content tailored to your preferences.

How to Use Genre Codes:

Open a browser and log in to Netflix.
Enter the following URL in the address bar:
https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/XXXX
Replace XXXX with the genre code.

Popular Genre Codes

Here’s a list of some commonly used genre codes:

| Genre | Code |
|-----------------------------|-----------|
| Action & Adventure | 1365 |
| Comedies | 6548 |
| Documentaries | 6839 |
| Dramas | 5763 |
| Horror Movies | 8711 |
| Sci-Fi & Fantasy | 1492 |
| Family Features | 783 |
| Romantic Comedies | 5475 |
| Stand-Up Comedy | 11559 |
| Thrillers | 8933 |

Subgenre Codes

For more specific content, use these subgenres:

| Subgenre | Code |
|----------------------------------|-----------|
| Martial Arts Movies | 8985 |
| Alien Sci-Fi | 3327 |
| Crime Documentaries | 9875 |
| Teen Dramas | 9299 |
| Spy Thrillers | 9147 |
| Anime Series | 6721 |

Example: Finding Alien Sci-Fi

Enter https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/3327 in your browser.
Netflix will display Alien Sci-Fi titles like The Midnight Sky or Arrival.

2. Managing Netflix Recommendations

To improve the content Netflix recommends to you, you’ll need to take a few deliberate steps:

A. Rate Content:

After watching a movie or show, use Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down:
Thumbs Up: Tell Netflix to recommend more similar titles.
Thumbs Down: Prevent similar titles from showing up in your recommendations.

B. Remove Irrelevant Titles:

Go to Account Viewing Activity.
Scroll through your viewing history.
Click the Hide Icon (circle with a slash) next to titles you want to remove.
Example: If a shared profile includes kids’ shows you didn’t watch, remove them to prevent mismatched suggestions.

C. Focus on Specific Genres:

Watch several titles from your preferred genre.
Example: Watching multiple action movies like The Old Guard or Extraction can train Netflix to suggest more action-packed content.
Use genre-specific categories or hidden codes to stay focused.

D. Build a Custom Watchlist:

Add movies and shows you’re interested in to My List.
Regularly review your list and remove items you’re no longer interested in.

E. Use the “Play Something” Feature:

If you’re indecisive, Netflix’s Play Something button can recommend a title based on your preferences.
- Find it on the Netflix homepage or app menu.

3. Setting Up Profiles for Kids or Shared Family Viewing

A. Create a New Profile

Log in to Netflix and click on your profile picture in the top-right corner.
Select Manage Profiles Add Profile.
Enter a name for the profile (e.g., “Kids” or “Family”).
Choose an avatar for easy identification.

B. Customize Parental Controls for Kids

Netflix allows you to restrict access to mature content for kids’ profiles.

Steps to Set Content Restrictions:

Go to Account Profile & Parental Controls.
Select the Kids Profile and click View Settings.
Under Maturity Settings, choose an age rating:
Little Kids (TV-Y): For very young children.
Older Kids (TV-Y7, TV-PG): Suitable for kids under 12.
Save your settings.

C. Block Specific Titles

Netflix also allows you to block specific movies or shows you don’t want kids to watch.
1. Under the same Maturity Settings, scroll to Restrict Specific Titles.
2. Enter the name of the title you want to block (e.g., Squid Game).

D. Use Family-Friendly Categories

Navigate to Family Features (Code: 783) or Kids Movies (Code: 27346).
Add family-friendly titles to My List for easy access.

E. Shared Family Profile

For shared family viewing:
1. Create a profile labeled “Family.”
2. Watch only movies or shows everyone can enjoy, like:
- Movies: The Mitchells vs. the Machines, Kung Fu Panda.
- TV Shows: Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Dragon Prince.
3. Avoid mature content on this profile to keep recommendations family-friendly.

4. Summary of Steps

Finding Genre Codes:

Visit https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/XXXX.
Replace XXXX with codes like:
Action (1365), Sci-Fi (1492), Documentaries (6839).

Managing Recommendations:

Rate Content: Use thumbs up or down.
Remove Unwanted Titles: Go to Viewing Activity and hide irrelevant shows.
Watch Genre-Specific Titles: Focus on one genre to improve tailored recommendations.
Use "My List": Build a custom watchlist for easy access.

Setting Up Profiles:

Create separate profiles for kids, genres, or family viewing.
Enable Parental Controls to restrict mature content for kids.
Use genre-specific categories like Family Features or Kids Movies.