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Netflix
How can I control how much data Netflix uses?
According to Netflix, watching Netflix uses about 1 GB of data per hour for each stream of SD video, and up
to 3 GB per hour for each stream of HD video. This can be an issue for Netflix members who find they are drawing
too much bandwith away
from the other devices they are using to access the Internet, while watching Netflix.
Below, you'll see that there are several settings which allow you to reduce
the amount of data that Netflix uses, without having to resort to drastic measures (like actually watching
less Netflix!)
By adjusting the data usage settings for your
Netflix
account, you can reduce the amount of bandwidth
used while watching Netflix. Netflix has 4 data usage settings. Each estimate below is per stream:
- Low (0.3 GB per hour)
- Medium (SD: 0.7 GB per hour)
- High (best video quality, up to 3 GB per hour for HD, 7 GB per hour for Ultra HD)
- Auto (adjusts automatically to deliver the highest possible quality, based on your current Internet
connection speed)
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