Netflix is the world's leading internet entertainment service which entered India in early 2016. Since then, Netflix has entertained us with its original shows like Sacred Games and films such as Lust Stories. In addition to thousands of licensed titles that Netflix continues to add to its service, it has already announced 11 new original series and 22 original films from India. While they have got us excited with their content pipeline, there are many other brilliant things about them which makes Netflix the best entertainment service around. Here are 10 such aspects:
No Ads: Netflix is an ad-free service that offers original and licenced films and shows from around the world. Imagine this popular scene from Sacred Games Season 1 when the famous character Ganesh Gaitonde says kabhi kabhi lagta hai and he stops in the middle of this sentence only to have your screen overtaken by a pop-up ad. The wait until you can finally hear him say apun ich bhagwan hai can be painful.
Downloads: Yes, many of us are aware of the download feature on Netflix that enables us to download our favourite content and watch it offline on- the- go or anywhere else- in the bus, metro, train or flight. But did you know about smart downloads? The recently introduced feature makes it even more convenient for you to watch content. If you have selected the ‘Smart Downloads’ feature, then Netflix will automatically download the next episode of the show that you’re watching and delete the episode that you’ve finished watching. So you watch, and Netflix does the work.
Netflix Understands You: Netflix understands that each member is unique and that we all have different tastes and preferences. This is why Netflix recommends you shows and films that you are most likely to enjoy on the basis of your viewing history. It also recommends you new shows and films to explore and discover.
Sharing to Instagram: As Instagram becomes the new Facebook, Netflix understands your need to share the fun and excitement of a film or show that you’re watching on Instagram. With Netflix, users on both Android and iOS mobile phones can directly share the title to their Instagram Story. Users can also add custom art, captions and more. The story will remain visible for 24 hours, and provide a ‘Watch on Netflix’ link back to the title page within the Netflix app.
Profiles: One of the biggest differentiators for Netflix is its profiles. For every Netflix account, a user can set up to 5 different profiles, including a Kids profile. Each profile is personalised basis the viewing habits of the person watching the content. So whether you share your account with your spouse, friends or family, your profile will remain yours.
Concurrent streaming: Netflix in India starts at just INR 500 a month, which allows a user to watch unlimited series, films, documentaries, stand up comedy and more. Not just this, at INR 650 plan a month, you get the option to stream on two devices at the same time, and with the INR 800 plan a month, you can stream content on up to four devices at the same time.
Relevant brand partnerships for easy access: Netflix continues to ink relevant partnerships with telecom and broadband players like Airtel, ACT Broadband, devices such as Vu TVs, OnePlus 7 Pro and more to bring easy access to your favourite content and offer you enhanced viewing experience. Netflix also integrates with multiple partners enabling you to make payments easily for the Netflix subscription - for instance, you can pay for your Netflix subscription as part of your ACT broadband bill.
Seamless streaming on the go: One of the biggest disappointments while streaming content is when it buffers. But Netflix is perfect for streaming content even on fluctuating data speeds. This is because it uses adaptive streaming. With this technology, Netflix allows you to stream without any interruption by adjusting the streaming quality basis your internet speed. No matter what device you use to stream Netflix, it detects the bandwidth and accordingly adjusts the picture quality.
Get Access to International Content: Netflix pays a huge amount of attention and detail to make sure its stories travel all across the world. You may be in any part of India, but you can stream thousands of international shows such as the Spanish show Money Heist and movies such as ROMA. Simply make the use of subtitling and dubbing features on Netflix and view Oscar-winning films like ROMA or globally popular shows like Stranger Things.
Device Availability: Globally, Netflix is available on 1700 + internet-connected devices and makes sure that the experience across all the devices is seamless. With Netflix, you can be sure that whether you’re watching a film on your phone or on your TV, the experience will be amazing. In fact, if you’re watching Shahrukh Khan’s Om Shanti Om on your mobile when he says Itni shiddat se maine tumhe paane ki koshish ki hai, and you switch to Netflix on your television, the dialogue will continue from where you left it off and start from ki har zarre ne mujhe tumse milane ki saazish ki hai.
