If there’s ever a need to revisit a show or movie you’ve watched on Netflix, or if you’re curious about someone else’s viewing habits on your account, retrieving the viewing history could provide the answers. Netflix’s platform caters to multiple profiles allowing family members or friends to enjoy their personalized content recommendations. This history is easily accessible on a phone via the official Netflix app. The process is designed to be straightforward so that any user can quickly find their watch history.
Owners of these profiles sometimes want to see their own watch history to pick up where they left off or to remember which episode was the last they watched. To access this history on a phone, a user can navigate to the Netflix app and go to the ‘Account’ section. Here, they select their profile and press ‘Viewing activity’ to see the list of watched content. This feature is handy for keeping track of all the movies and TV shows viewed on the platform.
Netflix keeps track of everything you watch, so you can revisit shows, manage recommendations, or monitor activity on your account. Here’s how to view your watch history directly from your phone.
🔎 Why Check Your Netflix History?
- Remember what you watched (great if you forgot a title).
- Track kids’ activity if they use your account.
- Improve recommendations by hiding things you didn’t enjoy.
- Spot suspicious activity if you think someone else is using your account.
📲 Step-by-Step Guide (Mobile Browser)
Currently, Netflix does not show full watch history directly in the app. You’ll need to use your phone’s browser:
- Open a web browser (Safari, Chrome, etc.) on your phone.
- Go to Netflix.com and log in.
- Tap the menu (☰) in the top-left corner.
- Select Account.
- Scroll down to Profile & Parental Controls and choose your profile.
- Tap Viewing activity.
- You’ll now see a list of everything you’ve watched, in order, with dates.
⚙️ Extra Options
- Hide titles: Tap the 🚫 icon next to a show or movie to remove it from your history and recommendations.
- Download history: Scroll to the bottom and tap Download all if you want a full copy.
- Switch profiles: Repeat the steps for each profile on your account.
📌 Quick Tip
If you just want to see “Continue Watching”, you can check that in the Netflix app’s home screen. But for the full history, you’ll need to use the browser method above (source: Netflix Help).
✅ That’s it! You now know how to check your Netflix watch history on your phone.
Key Takeaways
- Netflix viewing history is accessible via the Netflix app on a phone.
- Individual profiles on Netflix keep track of personalized viewing history.
- The process to view this history is user-friendly and helps users keep track of their watched content.
Accessing Netflix Viewing History
Viewing your Netflix activity lets you keep track of what you’ve watched and manage your recommendations. This can be done on your phone or through a web browser.
Netflix App on Android and iOS
To check your viewing history on the Netflix app for Android or iOS devices, first open the app. Tap on the menu icon, often depicted as three lines or a profile icon, located in the upper-left corner of your screen. Here you’ll need to sign in to your account if you haven’t already. After that, scroll and select ‘Account’ to access your ‘Profile & Parental Controls’. Choose which profile’s history you’d like to view and tap on ‘Viewing activity’. You will see a list of all the shows and movies you’ve watched on that profile.
Viewing and Managing Activity on a Web Browser
To see your watch history using a computer, use any web browser to head to your Netflix account page. Sign in and go to the ‘Profile & Parental Controls’ settings. Here you should select the profile you want to check. By clicking on ‘Viewing activity’, you can view the titles you’ve watched. This list will show you both the date and time you watched each title. If you want to edit this list, such as hiding titles from your viewing history, you have options to ‘Hide’ individual items or ‘Hide all’.
Understanding Profiles and Viewing History
Each individual profile on your Netflix account has its own unique viewing history. This allows different users to have personalized recommendations and keep their activity separate. If you share your Netflix account with others, be sure to select your profile to see your specific watch history.
Troubleshooting and Privacy Considerations
If you find any issues while trying to view or manage your viewing history, ensure you are signed into the correct Netflix account and have a stable internet connection. For privacy, consider changing your password if others have access to your profile. This helps manage who can see your viewing activity and keeps your recommendations private. Remember to sign out of your account when you finish using a shared or public device.
