How to Lock Your Screen While Watching Netflix
When streaming a show on Netflix, you truly don’t want any interruptions—like skipping the episode you’re watching when you accidentally touch the screen. Fortunately, there’s a way to prevent that from happening.
Netflix allows you to lock your screen, so you can watch your shows and movies without any disturbance, even if you accidentally drop your phone. This article will show you how to lock your screen while watching Netflix. Let’s get started.
Why Lock Your Screen While Watching Netflix?
Most people watch Netflix after a long day at work or a night out to wind down, so they’re usually tired.
While watching, they usually get so relaxed that they start to feel drowsy and may accidentally touch the screen. This causes them to rewind, fast-forward, skip to the next episode, or even exit the show unintentionally.
A small mistake like dropping your phone when your hands get tired can also lead to any one of those scenarios—and we all know how annoying and distracting that can be.
Whether you’re enjoying something alone orwatching Netflix online with friends, locking your screen can prevent any annoying distractions.
It’s quite simple to lock your screen while Watching Netflix. Here’s what to do:
Open the Netflix app on your phone and start playing a TV show or movie. Tap the screen and then tap thelockbutton at the bottom of the screen.
That’s it—your screen is now locked. Nothing will happen when you touch your phone’s screen unless you unlock it. Instead, you’ll be shown aScreen Lockedmessage at the bottom of the screen.
To unlock the screen, tap it to reveal thelockicon again. Now tap theUnlock Screen?button.
Please note that this feature is only available on Netflix’s mobile app. However, you can access itno matter what country you’re watching from.
Limit Interruptions on Netflix
Not everyone has a stand for their phone, which allows them to enjoy a hands-free experience while streaming. Give yourself peace of mind by locking your screen while watching Netflix. After all, no one wants to fiddle with their phone’s screen while watching something online.
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