Don’t like the whole household seeing what you’ve been streaming on Netflix? While it’s long been possible to nix titles from Netflix’s Continue Watching row on the web or your phone, it hasn’t been possible to perform the same trick on a TV, until now. Show
Netflix announced that it’s bringing the ability to edit the Continue Watching row to connected TVs, which is perfect for cleaning out a long list of partially watched videos, zapping movies that aren’t worth picking up again, or hiding your Sweet Magnolias habit from housemates sharing your Netflix profile. To delete a title from the Continue Watching row on your TV, just select it, scroll down the left column of options, and click on Remove from Continue Watching. Netflix Keep in mind that if you wipe a given title from the Continue Watching list on your TV, it will also disappear from your other devices, including the Netflix mobile app and the main Netflix website. I tried the new Remove from Continue Watching feature on a Roku’s Streaming Stick 4K and Amazon’s first-gen Fire TV Stick 4K and, in both cases, it was present and accounted for (if you don’t see it, try updating the Netflix app). The feature was also working on my WebOS-powered LG C9 OLED TV. There is a notable exception, and it’s a big one: Apple TV, which has no Remove from Continue Watching option on its version of the Netflix app. Reached for comment, a Netflix rep said that the Remove from Continue Watching feature “will not be available on Apple TV,” full stop. Netflix fans have long been able to delete titles from the Continue Watching row on the web and the company even rolled out the feature to Android users back in 2020. The iOS version of the Netflix app eventually got the ability as well. Updated on February 3, 2022 with a comment from Netflix about the availability of Remove from Continue Watching on Apple TV. Ben has been writing about technology and consumer electronics for more than 20 years. A PCWorld contributor since 2014, Ben joined TechHive in 2019, where he covers smart speakers, soundbars, and other smart and home-theater devices. You can follow Ben on Twitter. Updated on November 15, 2021 Netflix saves where you are in a show or movie, so if you ever stop and come back, you can pick up where you left off. It's a great feature, but it's also a curse. Sometimes you need to know how to remove "continue watching" items from Netflix. You can only do this on your computer or mobile device (not smart TVs or streaming devices), and it won't work for kids profiles. It might take up to 24 hours for the titles you hide from your Netflix account to actually disappear from the "continue watching" section. How to Remove Something From 'Continue Watching' on NetflixWith one exception for Android users, whether you're using the mobile app or the desktop version of Netflix, you'll need to log in to your account, pick the profile you want to delete "continue watching" items from, and then open the Viewing activity page. Miguel Co / Lifewire These instructions apply to iPhone and Android devices made by a variety of manufacturers, such as Samsung, Google, Huawei, Xiaomi, etc. How to Remove Titles on Android DevicesThis method is for Android users who want to delete a title from the list of recently watched movies and shows. It should work for anyone using the most up-to-date version of the app. If this doesn't work, skip down to the other set of directions below.
How to Hide Titles on iOS DevicesFollow these steps if the directions above don't apply to your device (e.g., you're on iOS or you're using an outdated version of the app):
How to Hide Titles Using a Desktop BrowserTo jump right into Step 3 below, head to your Netflix viewing page; otherwise follow these steps in order:
How to Change Netflix ProfilesAnother way to deal with the "continue watching" list on Netflix is to keep your viewing habits separated within different profiles. If you want to rewatch a series, for example, or your roommate wants to watch a movie you've already seen, you can build a separate profile to make a fresh "continue watching" list. You can have up to five profiles on a single account. Learn how to create a new Netflix profile if you need help. How to Delete a Netflix ProfileIf you want to completely remove a profile from your account to make room for another or to instantly clear the watch history, you can delete a Netflix profile. FAQ
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