Just when I thought I was out.....

I had a hell of a time cancelling.

I'd contact Netflix, they'd redirect me to Apple, since we started subscription with an Apple TV device.

I'd contact Apple, they'd redirect me to Netflix.

In physics I think they call this a "couple"? It was cruel and unusual, and endless.

My motivation for cancelling: for years we'd paid something like $8.95 CDN per month. a relative had the log-in, which is kosher, but apparently at some point we must have been watching simultaneously, and somebody got a pop-up saying if you want to continue you need to upgrade, something to that effect.

And bam, our bill is something like $15.95. I'm ok with that, cus I'm cancelling. But can I do that... Anyway, after about 5 or 6 revolutions through the aforementioned "couple", I got it done.

We'd just got into Prime around the same time, and a family member gifted us a new-and-improved Apple TV. It interacted with Netfilix differently, commenced playing a preview (with loud soundtrack and dialogue) whenever you sat more than a few seconds on any Netflix show. Drove me nuts.

Then a month or two later same family member shifted internet provider, and one of the perks was free top-tier (multi-user) Netflix, so we're back in the fold. And they allow you to turn off the damn auto-preview now.

We still barely watch either now, mostly YouTube.

 

Our T-Mobile plan, I believe Magenta, comes with Netflix. Maybe an option if you still watch it sometimes...

moto g(7) power ?

 

Speaking of ads and unwanted interference, I look forward to when Priuschat becomes a premium service. These ads at the top and bottom are driving me crazy. If I go to homedepot and buy something, I will see an ad in here with products related to my purchase. Recently, I visited a car club website that had all these other "sponsors" attached to their site. Some of the ads included modeling females to catch the average eye and attract you to their site. Their site could be new tire sales, vinyl wraps, new tools, new stereo equipment, etc). Well, what a coincidence that if I visit those sites, then a new set of "adult" type of ads show up. "New underwear that doesn't pinch", new sport shoes with of course "babes" modeling them, etc, etc.

Its like I can't filter what hits me. Maybe I like the sport shoes, but I don't need the models. Maybe I was looking for a new set of wrenches, but I don't need the model photo with it. I know, I sound like a prude, but the point is, I can't control it. As an example, right now, at the bottom of my page is an ad for the "most trusted name in car care", but the photo is a body shot of a women wearing a bikini and washing her car. I will not say what else the photo shows.

Maybe I want to know what the "most trusted name in car care is", but if I go to that sight, more of "those" type of ads will follow. Anyway, I know I am off topic, but I had to say something. I apologize.

 

You can now, for sure. You need to log-in to netflix on a computer browser. Not sure if this is what I followed, but this guy's usually spot-on:

How to Disable Netflix’s Auto-Playing Previews

You can also disable auto-play of next episode in series.

Note, if you have an older apple tv, the interface is SO much friendlier, intuitive. The new interface is a VERY thinly veiled ploy, to stop you browsing, get you watching.