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Netflix, an OTT platform, launched its streaming services in 2007, providing you an easy way to watch tons of TV shows and movies. The library of films can be streamed over the internet, but you need to subscribe to Netflix.TRANSCRIPT
Accessibility Features on Netflix
Content
● Introduction
● Pricing
● Assistive Listening Systems
● Audio Description
● Brightness Control
● Font Size Controls
● Keyboard Shortcuts
● Playback Speed Controls
● Screen Readers
● Subtitles and Closed Captions
● Voice Commands
● ADA Compliant Content
INTRODUCTIONNetflix, an OTT platform, launched its streaming services in 2007, providing
you an easy way to watch tons of TV shows and movies. The library of films can
be streamed over the internet, but you need to subscribe to Netflix.
As of July 2019, Netflix has 209 million subscribers. It is available worldwide
except for China, Syria, North Korea, and Crimea.
Being a member of the Motion Picture Association (MPA), Netflix produces
and distributes content from countries all over the globe.
PRICING
BASIC PLAN 8.99/ month
STANDARD PLAN 13.99/ month
PREMIUM PLAN17.99/ month
● Download the Netflix app on all your devices and watch unlimited video content with these plans (United States).
● Alas, it has no ads, no ads at all, which makes Netflix the most subscribed
online streaming service.
● Also, Netflix allows people to share its account with multiple users.
Now that you are aware of the huge video selections and the original content available at Netflix, it’s a perfect way to the entertainment world.
Various Accessibility features on NetflixAll these features help enhance the playback experience.
1. Assistive Listening Systems
● You can use many types of assistive listening systems to
watch movies and shoes.
● Some of the standard devices that are compatible with
assistive listening on Netflix are headphones, headsets,
hearing aids, and neck loops.
● A few of these devices may not work when the TV audio is
set to Dolby or Auto. In that case, change the audio
settings to PCM or linear audio.
2. Audio Description
● Never miss a single move on the screen. Audio descriptions are
additional audio track that adds more description to the visuals
on screen like the facial expressions, background, costumes, or
the changes in the scene.
● This description is available for most of the Netflix original titles
and many other TV shows.
● A few shows may not have audio descriptions. Netflix is working
on them.
Steps To Turn On Or Off the Audio Description● Open Netflix and select a movie or show you wish to watch.
● Start playing and take action depending on the device you are using.
● At either top or bottom of the screen, select Dialog . Now
choose from the languages shown or select others to view all
language options available.
On Tvs, language options may appear at the button of the
screen without the icon (Dialog box shown above). Make
changes to the audio or subtitles.
● Choose the audio track that has an audio description to turn
it on. Else, select the track without audio description to turn it
off.
3. Brightness Control● Brightness settings are available on Android and iOS mobile devices. Play
the movie or show on your mobile device. Tap on the screen.
● To adjust the brightness, slide the brightness indicator up or down to
increase or decrease.
4. Font Size ControlsYou can change your original font size to large font size. You need to update
the accessibility settings on your iOs or Android mobile devices.
● Click on the accessibility settings on your iOS device. Enable larger text to
choose a required font size using the slider.
● On the Android phone or Tablet, access the Font size slider on the accessibility
settings to select your convenient choice.
5. Keyboard Shortcuts
Key Action
Enter & Spacebar (Works on windows 8 and windows 10 App)
Play/ Pause
F Fullscreen
Esc Exit fullscreen
Left arrow Rewind 10 seconds
Right arrow Fast forward 10 seconds
Up arrow Increase Volume
Down arrow Decrease Volume
M Mute
S Skip Intro
6. Playback Speed Controls
The playback speed settings are now available on the latest versions of the Netflix
mobile application on Android and iOS devices (running on iOS/iPadOS 13.5 or
later). This feature is also available on the web, which is using the HTML5 player. To
adjust the speed of the TV show, follow these steps:
1. Play the movie and tap on the screen.
2. Select the speed icon and choose the playback speed.
7. Screen Readers
Popular screen readers can be used in Netflix to access its content. Find and
play TV shows of your choice. Some common screen readers that work with
Netflix are given below.
Device Screen Reader
Apple, iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch MacBook Voice over
Android phones and tablets TalkBack
Windows computers JAWS, NVDA
Chromebook ChromeVox
Smart TV, Blu-ray players, set-top boxes, gaming systems, streaming media players
Many devices include built-in screen readers. For more information, check your device accessibility options or contact the manufacturer.
8. Subtitles and Closed CaptionsChange the closed captions, subtitles, and alternate audio tracks for many TV
shows and movies available on Netflix. Few shows can have a combination of
these. You can see 5-7 most relevant languages based on your location and
language settings. For downloads, Netflix shows the two most relevant
languages.
Follow the steps to use subtitles, captions, or alternative tracks.
● Open Netflix.● Play the movie/show of your choice.● Based on the device you are streaming the content, follow the procedure
below.
Device Action
Mobile phones, tablets, and computers Tap or click on the screen
Smart TV, Blu-ray players, gaming systems
set-top boxes, streaming media players
Press the up or down arrow on the
remote
Apple TV 2 or Apple TV 3 Hold on to the center button on the
Apple TV remote
Apple TV 4 and Apple TV 4K Swipe down on the Apple TV remote
● At either top or bottom of the screen, select this dialog box . TVs may have the language options on the bottom of the screen, generally without an icon. Choose from the languages shown or select others to view all the languages available.
● You have the subtitles appearing. You can also make changes to the audio. Enjoy your shows anytime, anywhere.
How to change the appearance of subtitles and Closed Captions
9. Voice CommandsControl Netflix by speaking voice commands. You can find your favorite TV shows
and movies by giving orders. Many voice-activated devices and virtual assistants
can be used on Netflix.
● Voice Commands using voice-activated devices.
● Virtual assistants that can be used with Netflix
● Actions that can be performed with voice commands
The above points are explained here
10. ADA Compliant Content:We have discussed all the accessibility features at Netflix, the most important
one being captions. In 2011, Netflix was sued by the US National Association of
the Deaf for not providing captions for the deaf and hear-of-hearing on all of its
content. It breached the Americans with Disabilities Act. This boldly explains the
importance of captions. Most of the programs today have captions and subtitles.
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