Netflix is one of the most popular streaming websites out there, with a wide range of content and helpful suggestions of new shows you might enjoy. They offer a free trial membership when you sign up, so you can see whether you like it. By choosing the right plan and setting the playback for high quality, you can enjoy premium content in high definition. Here’s how to configure Netflix to output high-quality videos.
1. Fire up ‘Netflix’
You can open Netflix from this link: https/www.netflix.com. Log in if you already have an account or choose ‘Sign Up’ for a new one.
2. Open ‘Accounts’
Hover over the profile icon in the top right corner and select ‘Account’ from the drop-down menu. This will take you to your Account on Netflix.
3. Change ‘Plan’
Scroll down and select ‘Change Plan’ to verify that your plan supports HD video streaming. This is the first thing that is required to view high-quality videos on Netflix.
4. Check Plan is Set for ‘HQ’
Your plan must be ‘Standard’ for HD, or ‘Premium’ for Ultra HD video streaming. If you have a ‘Basic’ plan you’ll need to upgrade it to stream your favorite content in high quality.
5. Adjust ‘Playback Settings’
Scroll down in Accounts to ‘My Profile’ and select ‘Playback settings’.
6. Change ‘Usage Per Screen’
You can select ‘High’ for Best video quality, up to 3 GB per hour for HD, or 7 GB per hour for Ultra HD.
Follow these simple steps to watch your favorite shows in high definition.