Hate the brand new Netflix app for Apple TV? Change this one setting now

Yep, the redesigned Netflix app has lastly hit Apple TV units, and I used to be longing for the change. Nothing might be worse than the earlier model of the app, proper? Foolish me, improper once more. 

Netflix introduced its huge app revamp again in Could, and now that it’s lastly landed in Apple TV 4K units (it’s making the rounds on different platforms, too), the modifications are simply, like, what? 

For instance, the primary menu gadgets have all been moved from the left facet of the display to the highest, as a result of that’s clearly the very best place for menus. Simply don’t inform that to HBO Max, which (when it was nonetheless simply “Max”) just lately did the alternative, transferring all its menu gadgets from the highest facet of the display to the left. Gotta hold you in your toes, proper? 

I’m additionally irritated by what didn’t change—for instance, there’s nonetheless no “Extra Like This” part for locating associated exhibits or motion pictures (as you will discover on the iOS model of Netflix), and you continue to can’t filter by style; as an alternative, you could scroll down one curated row of titles (“Witty Sitcoms,” “TV Dramadies”) after one other. (Listed here are some higher methods to seek out superior Netflix movies.)

However probably the most annoying change are the auto-playing previews. Scroll over a thumbnail for a film or TV present, and a preview for the title will instantly begin taking part in, full with sound. Hate it.

The unhealthy information is that there’s no option to change that conduct instantly throughout the Netflix app for Apple TV, however there is a setting on the Netflix web site that’ll deal with it.  

• Go to Netflix on the net, click on your profile icon within the top-right nook of the display, then click on Account. 
• Scroll down and click on Edit Settings, then click on Playback Settings. 
• Below the Autoplay controls part, uncheck the field that’s labeled “Autoplay preview whereas searching on all units.” 
• Click on Save. 

Now, return to Netflix on Apple TV and browse—the auto-playing previews ought to be gone.

In the event that they’re not, shut the Netflix app (double-click the Apple TV button, then swipe up on the navigation pad) and re-open it. 

Ah, candy reduction.