Netflix has been quietly making a decision on your behalf every time you press play, and it's one that affects picture quality more than most people realize. By default, the app prioritizes smooth playback over sharp video, meaning the moment your connection dips, it degrades your picture rather than asking you to wait.
If you've ever noticed a scene suddenly turn soft and blurry mid-episode, that's exactly what's happening. One buried setting changes all of that. It takes about a minute to switch, and the difference is immediately noticeable on anything you watch.
