Can You Disable Are You Still Watching in Netflix? Not Directly

Netflix’s “Are you still watching” prompt checks up on you while you’re streaming your favorite content. The option exists to ensure you don’t lose your viewing position and to save your data. It also helps save Netflix’s bandwidth.

As helpful as it may be, the feature is annoying, especially if you’re binge-watching and the remote is on the other side of the room. Fortunately, there is a way to disable “Are you still watching” and enjoy your favorite content without interruptions.

In this article, we’ll discuss how to turn off Netflix’s auto-play feature across different platforms, along with a few tricks for disabling the notorious prompt.

How To Disable Are You Still Watching on a PC

If you prefer watching Netflix on your computer and don’t want to see the “Are you still watching” prompt, you should know Netflix doesn’t allow you to disable it directly. But there are a few methods you can use to stop it from appearing, including using a few choice Chrome Extensions to make it go away completely.

The first method is to disable auto-play, which would require you to play each episode manually but will turn off the “Are you still watching” prompt.

1. Open your browser and visit Netflix.
   
2. Sign into your account.
   
3. Find Profile & Parental Controls and choose the profile.
   
4. Select Playback Settings.
   
5. Uncheck the box for Autoplay next episode in a series on all devices.
   
6. Press Save.
   

But if you’re far away from your computer, you probably won’t feel like moving just to use random controls or play each episode manually. Fortunately, there is a solution. Several browser extensions allow you to watch Netflix without interruptions and provide other useful features. If you’re using Google Chrome or browsers that support Chrome extensions, you can add extensions “Never Ending Netflix” or “Netflix Pause Removal.” The latter is also available for Mozilla Firefox.

“Netflix Pause Removal” only serves to remove the “Are you still watching” prompt and allow you to binge-watch your favorite content without interruptions. Here’s how to get it on Google Chrome:

1. Open Google Chrome and type “Netflix Pause Removal” in the search bar or visit this website.
   
2. Press Add to Chrome.
   
3. Press Add extension.
   
4. Go to Netflix, ensure the extension is set up, and stream your content with no interruptions.
   

If you prefer using Mozilla Firefox, follow these steps:

1. Open Mozilla Firefox and type “Netflix Pause Removal” in the search bar or go to the website.
   
2. Press Add to Firefox.
   
3. Press Add.
   
4. Visit Netflix and watch your favorite TV shows and movies with no interruptions.
   

In addition to disabling the “Are you still watching” message, “Never Ending” Netflix offers numerous useful features such as skipping intros, credits, title sequences, searching genres, etc.

Follow the steps below to set it up:

1. Open Google Chrome and type “Never Ending Netflix” in the search bar or go to this website.
   
2. Press Add to Chrome.
   
3. Press Add extension.
   
4. Visit Netflix and enjoy your favorite content.
   

Can I Disable Are You Still Watching on a Firestick?

Netflix doesn’t let you disable the “Are you still watching” message on Firestick. But if you’re really annoyed by it, there are a few actions you can take. The prompt appears after watching three consecutive episodes without using controls such as pausing, changing the volume, skipping intros, and suchlike, or after 90 minutes of watching.

You can use two methods to stop this. The first is to keep your remote next to you and randomly use the controls to prevent the prompt from appearing.

The second one is to disable auto-play completely. Namely, when you’re watching TV shows, you can choose whether you want them to keep playing automatically. For that, you’ll have to access Netflix through your browser:

1. Open your browser and go to Netflix.
   
2. Sign into your account.
   
3. Access the Profile & Parental Controls for the preferred profile.
   
4. Open Playback settings.
   
5. Uncheck the box next to Autoplay next episode in a series on all devices.
   
6. Press Save. You may need to refresh the app to save the new settings. Sign out and then sign back in.
   

Now, the “Are you still watching” prompt won’t appear on your screen anymore, but you’ll need to play each episode manually. In addition to not being interrupted by the prompt, this is a great way to limit the amount of time you spend streaming content.

Keep in mind it’s not possible to disable autoplay within the app; you need to do it through your browser.

Can I Disable Are You Still Watching on a Roku Device?

You can also stream Netflix on Roku. If you want to binge-watch your TV show without interruptions, the bad news is that Netflix doesn’t allow you to stop the “Are you still watching” prompt from appearing. The message will automatically pop up either after watching three episodes in a row without using controls or after 90 minutes of continuous watching.

If you don’t want to see this message, you can choose one of the two methods. The first is straightforward: use the controls while you’re watching. It can be as simple as turning the volume up and down. Netflix will know you’re still watching if you interact with the app, and the prompt won’t appear.

The second method is turning off auto-play, which will require you to play each episode manually. To do that, you’ll need to use a browser. Since Roku doesn’t have a built-in option, you’ll need to install it or access one from your computer.

Here are the steps you should follow:

1. Open your browser and go to Netflix.
   
2. Sign into your account.
   
3. Go to Profile & Parental Controls and select the profile where you want to change the settings.
   
4. Press Playback Settings.
   
5. Uncheck Autoplay next episode in a series on all devices.
   
6. Press Save.
   

If the episodes keep playing automatically, you may need to sign out and sign back in to refresh the app. The settings will be applied to all devices you’re using to stream Netflix.

Can I Disable Are You Still Watching on a Mobile Device?

Unfortunately, there’s no magic button to turn it off. The prompt will appear after you’ve watched three consecutive episodes without interaction or have been streaming for 90 minutes. The simplest way to prevent this is to use some of the controls. This is easy when you’re streaming on your phone as the device is always near you. Simply tap some of the controls so that Netflix knows you’re there.

A different method you can use is disabling auto-play. When you turn off auto-display, you’ll have to play each episode manually, which means no annoying prompts. This option is also useful if you’re serious about watching only one episode tonight.

You can only disable auto-play through a browser. Since the settings apply to all your devices, you can choose to do it on your computer or phone. The steps are identical for both:

1. Open your browser and go to Netflix.
   
2. Sign into your account.
   
3. Go to Profile & Parental Controls and select the profile for which you want to disable auto-play.
   
4. Scroll down to Playback settings.
   
5. Uncheck the box next to Autoplay next episode in a series on all devices.
   
6. Select Save.
   

You may need to refresh your app by signing out and signing back in to save the new settings.

Enjoy Netflix with No Interruptions

Even though the “Are you still watching” prompt can save your viewing position and data, many users don’t like it because it interrupts streaming. Netflix doesn’t allow you to turn off this feature, but you can use controls to prevent the prompt from appearing or turn off auto-play entirely. If you’re watching Netflix on your computer, use extensions designed for this purpose and stream for hours without distractions.

Do you think the “Are you still watching” prompt is useful or distracting? What do you do to prevent it from appearing? Tell us in the comments section below.