Treat Yourself to Netflix's Best Holiday Movies Using These Secret Codes - CNET

The holidays are upon us, and you're finally free from work and responsibilities...for a while. Looking for something to stream with your friends and family? When it comes to Netflix , mindlessly scrolling through the seemingly endless categories just doesn't cut it anymore. What if you could see everything Netflix had to offer by using secret codes that made it easier to navigate? Our holiday gift to you: how to do exactly that. Zooey Liao/CNET Let us let you in on a holly jolly secret: Netflix's entire library can be unlocked with a simple set of codes. These codes completely bypass the recommendation algorithm, letting you browse thousands of hidden movies and shows. That means tons of different content, all conveniently sorted into super specific categories that you may never have seen otherwise. This year you'll find "Family-friendly Christmas movies" and even "Twisted Christmas" if you so choose. Variety is the spice of life, after all. Stop mindlessly scrolling through the app and bring in some holiday cheer with movie and TV show suggestions you actually want to watch. Here's how to use Netflix secret codes to bring more joy to your viewing habits this season. For more, check out our favorite sci-fi movies on Netflix and learn how to share your favorite Netflix clips via text message or social media . Don't miss any of our unbiased tech content and lab-based reviews. Add CNET as a preferred Google source. What are Netflix's secret category codes? Netflix codes are a set of unique numerical identifiers that can help you find specific genres or sub-genres in the Netflix library on the streamer's website (not the app). Typically, you're constrained to the genres available via the main Netflix menu. There's no way to choose by specific category other than what's been chosen for you when you log on. Using these codes opens up an entire library of options for you to choose from, helping you better settle on what to watch for the night. It can even help you discover shows and movies. Adding these codes to the end of Netflix URLs allows you to directly access collections of movies and TV shows that fall under your chosen category. For example, if you're short on time and want to queue up a shorter movie, you could check the 90-Minute Movies category with the code 81466194. Looking for something for your entire brood to enjoy? The Family Movie Night collection, accessed with code 2013975, is filled with favorites that even Grandma can enjoy. There are more than 36,000 codes to choose from, so don't worry about memorizing them or trying random sequences. Resources like Netflix-Codes.com have an entire directory to sift through, allowing you to search for what you'd like to watch and find corresponding codes in no time. You can navigate to the Netflix-Codes website to find plenty of Christmas and holiday movie codes. Netflix-Codes.com/Screenshot by CNET How do I find Netflix's secret menus of movies and shows? There isn't an all-encompassing...

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