How to Turn Off Autoplay Netflix: Next Episode and Previews on Every Device

If you are wondering how to turn off autoplay Netflix settings, sign in at netflix.com/account in a browser, open Profiles, pick your profile and select Playback settings. Then switch off “Autoplay next episode” and “Autoplay previews”. On the phone app, go to My Netflix, tap your profile name, then Manage Profiles.

Netflix has two separate autoplay switches, and most people only know about one. The first rolls straight into the next episode after the credits. The second plays trailers with sound while you scroll the home screen. Both are saved per profile, so your settings do not change anyone else’s.

This guide explains how to turn off autoplay Netflix features on a laptop, an Android phone, an iPhone, a smart TV and a Kids profile. We have checked every step against the official Netflix Help Center, and we also cover the fixes for when a change refuses to stick.

How to turn off autoplay Netflix settings: the two toggles compared

Setting	What it does	Where to change	Applies to
Autoplay next episode	Starts the next episode of a series after a short countdown at the end of the current one	Browser: Account → Profiles → Playback settings. App: My Netflix → profile name → Manage Profiles	The selected profile, on every device signed in to that profile
Autoplay previews	Plays trailers and clips automatically while you browse the home screen and title pages	Same places as above	The selected profile; some older TVs, some streaming devices and iPads do not show previews at all

What does autoplay on Netflix actually do?

Autoplay is built to keep you watching, but the two features behave very differently.

Autoplay next episode

When an episode ends, Netflix shows a small countdown and then starts the next one. It is handy for a binge. However, it is also why you wake up at 2 am with four episodes “watched” that you never saw.

Autoplay previews

Previews are the trailers that start with sound as soon as you hover over or land on a title. They are loud late at night, and they also eat data on a mobile hotspot.

How to turn off autoplay Netflix settings in a web browser

The browser method is the most reliable, because Netflix’s own Help Center lists it for both toggles. It works on a laptop, a desktop or even a phone browser. Follow these steps:

1. Open your Netflix account page. Go to netflix.com/account in any browser and sign in with the account email or phone number.
2. Go to Profiles. Select “Profiles” from the account menu. You will see every profile on the account, including Kids profiles.
3. Choose the right profile. Click the profile you want to change. Remember, the setting does not copy across to other profiles.
4. Open Playback settings. Select “Playback settings” inside that profile’s options.
5. Switch off Autoplay next episode. Turn off the toggle labelled “Autoplay next episode” so a series stops after each episode.
6. Switch off Autoplay previews. Turn off “Autoplay previews” so trailers no longer play while you browse.
7. Save and refresh your devices. Save the changes if a Save button appears. Then switch to another profile and back, or sign out and in, on any device that still autoplays.

That is how to turn off autoplay Netflix settings from a computer, in under a minute per profile.

How to turn off autoplay on the Netflix mobile app (Android and iPhone)

For a long time, the mobile app had no autoplay switch, so older guides tell you to use a browser. That has changed. According to the Netflix Help Center guide to autoplaying the next episode, both toggles now sit inside Manage Profiles in the app.

How to turn off autoplay Netflix settings on Android or iPhone

1. Open the Netflix app and select your profile.
2. Tap My Netflix in the lower right corner.
3. Tap your profile name at the top of the screen.
4. Tap Manage Profiles and choose the profile to edit.
5. Turn off Autoplay Next Episode and Autoplay Previews.
6. On an iPhone or iPad, tap Done to save. Android saves straight away.

Netflix also notes that iPads do not support preview autoplay in the first place. So on an iPad, the “next episode” toggle is the one that matters.

If you cannot see My Netflix, update the app first. Once the newer layout appears, how to turn off autoplay Netflix on a phone is the same on Android and iOS.

Can you turn off autoplay on a smart TV, Fire TV Stick or console?

Netflix’s TV app on most smart TVs, streaming sticks and consoles does not include the autoplay toggles. Instead, you change the setting from a phone or browser, and the TV picks it up from your account.

So for a Samsung, LG or Sony TV, a Fire TV Stick or a console, how to turn off autoplay Netflix is the same: change the profile on your phone or laptop, then refresh the TV.

Device guide: how to turn off autoplay Netflix on each screen

Device	Can you change it on the device?	What to do
Laptop or desktop browser	Yes	Account → Profiles → choose profile → Playback settings
Android phone, tablet or iPhone	Yes	My Netflix → profile name → Manage Profiles → choose profile
iPad	Yes (next episode only)	Manage Profiles; previews do not autoplay on iPad
Smart TV (Samsung, LG, Sony, Android TV, Google TV)	Usually no	Change it on phone or browser, then switch profiles or sign out and in on the TV
Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast	Usually no	Same as smart TV; restart the Netflix app if needed
PlayStation, Xbox, set-top boxes	Usually no	Change it from your account, then refresh the profile on the device
Older TVs and some streaming devices	Previews may not exist	Only the next-episode setting applies

How to refresh the setting on your TV

Netflix says your preference updates automatically. In practice, a TV that has been on standby for days can hold the old setting. As a result, try these in order:

• Go back to “Who’s watching?”, select a different profile, then return to yours.
• Close the Netflix app fully and open it again.
• Sign out of Netflix on the TV and sign back in. On most TVs, this is under Get Help or Settings in the left menu.

How to turn off autoplay for Kids profiles

Kids profiles have their own playback settings. Knowing how to turn off autoplay Netflix on them matters most, because endless cartoons make screen-time limits hard to enforce.

The method is identical. In a browser, open Account, then Profiles, and pick the Kids profile. Next, open Playback settings and switch off both toggles. In the app, use Manage Profiles and tap the Kids profile instead of your own.

Since the switch lives in your account, a child cannot quietly turn autoplay back on from the TV remote. That makes it a simple, reliable parental control alongside maturity ratings.

Troubleshooting: when autoplay settings will not stick

If you followed how to turn off autoplay Netflix steps and nothing changed, the cause is usually the wrong profile or a device that has not refreshed. Try these fixes.

The change is not applying on one device

First, confirm you edited the profile you are actually watching on. It is easy to change “Main” while the TV is on a profile called “Family”. Next, switch profiles or sign out and back in on that device, as Netflix itself suggests.

The “Are you still watching?” prompt keeps appearing

This prompt appears after several episodes play in a row without anyone touching the remote. It exists so Netflix does not stream to an empty room. Netflix does not offer a separate switch for it.

The cleanest fix is turning off “Autoplay next episode”. Because nothing plays on its own, the prompt has nothing to interrupt. We do not recommend third-party browser extensions that claim to remove it, since they need broad access to your browser.

Multiple profiles, one stubborn autoplay

Each profile stores its own toggles. So if you share an account with family, every profile needs the change separately. A quick check: open Account → Profiles in a browser and look at the Playback settings for each one.

Browser cache and old app versions

On a laptop, a cached page can show old settings. Clear the cache for netflix.com or try a private window. On a phone, update the app.

Expert tips: should you turn off both autoplay settings?

Not always. Knowing how to turn off autoplay Netflix features is one thing; deciding which to keep is another. Here is our desk’s view.

• Turn off previews, keep next episode, for binge nights. If you are racing through one of the best web series to binge right now, the countdown saves effort. Meanwhile, silent browsing makes choosing the next show calmer.
• Turn off both for kids and for bedtime viewing. This gives natural stopping points and saves data on mobile networks.
• Turn off next episode for twisty stories. With a mystery or thriller, a pause after each episode helps you catch clues. Our list of must-watch thriller movies works well this way too, since nothing auto-rolls into a trailer after the climax.

For more step-by-step help with Netflix and other apps, browse our OTT platform guides and how-tos. You can also check the official Netflix help page on autoplay previews if the menu names change again.

FAQs about how to turn off autoplay netflix

What is the quickest way to learn how to turn off autoplay Netflix settings?

The quickest route is a browser. Open netflix.com/account, select Profiles, choose your profile and click Playback settings. Then switch off “Autoplay next episode” and “Autoplay previews”. The change saves to that profile and syncs to your phone, TV and other devices within a short time.

Can I turn off Netflix autoplay in the Android or iPhone app?

Yes. Open the app, tap My Netflix in the lower right, tap your profile name, then Manage Profiles. Select the profile and switch off Autoplay Next Episode and Autoplay Previews. On an iPhone or iPad, tap Done to save. Update the app first if these options do not appear.

Why can’t I find the autoplay setting on my smart TV?

Most smart TV and streaming stick versions of the Netflix app do not include the autoplay toggles. Change the setting from a phone or browser instead. Then, on the TV, switch to another profile and back, or sign out and sign in again, so it picks up the new preference.

Does turning off autoplay stop “Are you still watching?”

Largely, yes. The prompt appears when several episodes play in a row without any interaction. With “Autoplay next episode” switched off, each episode stops at the end, so Netflix has no reason to check on you. Netflix does not offer a separate setting to disable the prompt itself.

Is how to turn off autoplay Netflix different for Kids profiles?

No, the steps are the same. In a browser, open Account, then Profiles, choose the Kids profile and open Playback settings. In the app, use Manage Profiles and tap the Kids profile. Each Kids profile needs its own change, because autoplay is stored per profile rather than for the whole account.

Will turning off autoplay on one profile change it for everyone?

No. Both autoplay toggles are saved per profile. If five people share one Netflix account, each profile keeps its own setting. To stop autoplay everywhere, open Profiles in your account and change Playback settings for each profile, including any Kids profiles you have set up.

Why does Netflix keep autoplaying after I turned it off?

Usually the device has not refreshed, or you changed a different profile. Check the profile name first. Then switch profiles and back, close and reopen the app, or sign out and in again. On a computer, clearing the browser cache for netflix.com can also help.

Final word: how to turn off autoplay Netflix in under a minute

In short, the whole job comes down to two toggles in one place. Open Profiles in your account or Manage Profiles in the app, pick the profile, and switch off “Autoplay next episode” and “Autoplay previews”. Then refresh your TV once.

Now you know how to turn off autoplay Netflix settings on every screen at home. Our advice: turn previews off everywhere, and keep next episode on only for profiles that genuinely binge. For more streaming help and release news, keep following TBA Daily’s OTT release coverage.