Netflix is testing the possibility of offering the classic mode of Picture in Picture o floating window within your streaming video service. An interesting and useful feature to be able to do other things without blocking the content they are viewing.
Watching Netflix while doing other tasks
There are options that should be required, at least in certain types of applications and services. The one to offer a popup or floating window It should be one of them on any audiovisual content platform.
The most fans of movies and series will say that this is not the correct or the best way to enjoy the content, they are right, but currently there are times when we want to be able to keep doing other things while watching something (for example, check the front page of El Output to see what we have published).
Up until now, enjoying the floating window option on Netflix was something you could only do via an extension or third-party applications. For example, with the Picture-in-Picture extension it could be achieved. You would have to use Google Chrome or any other browser that supports these extensions, such as Opera GX.
Going back to the topic that interests us, now it seems that, as confirmed by Engadget, Netflix is testing a new button that would give access to viewing its content on floating window mode, which they have named as Pop Out Player.
The only downside or bad news is that for the moment this floating player does not support the display of subtitles. Therefore, it is true that you gain the comfort of always having the player window above any other application and content, but if you are to see content in the original version with subtitles, we are afraid that you will not be able to. At least until Netflix finally decides if this option stays and adds support.
The Best Addons for Netflix You Should Try
Since we are talking about Netflix and features that are not yet officially supported, how about we list some of the most recommended add-ons that you can use to enjoy the service even more. Those yes, you may have to change browsers because most are Google Chrome extensions.
- VideoAdjust is an extension that adjusts brightness, saturation, and contrast for Netflix videos. The interesting thing is that it does everything automatically and through a very simple user interface. Thus, you will make sure that you are always seeing the content in the best possible way, without losing detail or leaving your eyes with an exaggerated level of brightness. Oh, and without affecting these settings for the rest of the uses you make of your computer and screen. you can download from this link.
- Projections is another interesting extension for Chrome with which you can share 20-second clips with what you're watching. Be careful with the subject spoiler, but if you want to have a small fragment to comment on what you thought of the last chapter of a series or even of our videos on Youtube Will you be able to do it. Yes, there are more ways to do this but few are as simple.
- Flixable is a website that allows you to browse all content available on Netflix in a simpler and clearer way. If you want to go a step further there is the extension of Simkl that allows access to a lot of categories to better filter the catalog. Both are a good option to find what you are looking for.
Finally, you can also keep an eye on our advances with all the premieres that will arrive on Netflix, HBO, etc. And be careful, if you liked the first two seasons of Stranger Things, don't miss the final trailer from the third season opens on July 4th.