The ‘Continue Watching’ feature on Netflix allows you to access documentaries, TV shows, and movies you have not finished watching. But with time, the list can have titles that only clutter your account’s interface.
The good news is that you can remove titles you recently watched on Netflix. That way, you will not have to access the content you do not plan to revisit.
But how do you delete your ‘Continue Watching’ list on Netflix? It depends on your device. Besides, you can only delete the titles if you have logged in to your account.
If you use a Smart TV, for example, you can access the feature by going to the details page of a TV show or film.
On the other hand, if you use a computer, you will get the list from the ‘Continue Watching’ row. You also have the option to hide watching history instead of deleting the titles altogether.
How to delete the ‘Continue Watching’ list on Netflix
Here are some steps to delete watched history from your Netflix account.
1. How to delete ‘Continue Watching’ on Netflix on the phone
The procedure for removing titles from your ‘Continue Watching’ list on your smartphone depends on the version of the app you are using. Newer versions of the app have a built-in feature for emptying the ‘Continue Watching’ list. You would have to use a browser if your version of the app doesn’t have this feature.
Here is how to delete recently watched shows on Netflix from an older app.
- Open Netflix on your mobile browser.
- Log in to your Account.
- Open Profile & Parental Controls for your profile.
- Tap on Viewing Activity.
- Click on the hide icon (a circle with a slash) next to the title you want to remove. If the title is an episode of a TV show, Netflix will allow you to hide the entire show.
- Tap on Hide All at the bottom of the page.
- Confirm your selection.
It may take a while for Netflix to hide the title and remove it from all your devices. However, ensure to use your profile since you cannot hide titles if the Activity page is from a Kids profile.
2. How to delete the ‘Continue Watching’ list on Netflix on TV
You can remove movies from ‘Continue Watching’ on Netflix on TV by doing the following:
- Log in to your Netflix account.
- Go to the ‘Continue Watching’ row.
- Select a TV show or movie to go to its details page. A menu will appear.
- Select Remove.
The title will not appear on Netflix as a movie or TV show.
3. How to delete the ‘Continue Watching’ list on Netflix on Android phones
If you have an Android phone running the latest Netflix app, here is how you can delete your ‘Continue Watching’ list.
- Open the Netflix app and log in to your account.
- Go to the ‘Continue Watching’ row.
- Find the TV show or movie you want to delete from your ‘Continue Watching’ list.
- Tap on the three dots below the title. A new menu will open.
- Select Remove From Row.
- Select OK.
You can also delete the ‘Continue Watching’ list on your iPhone using the above steps.
4. How to delete Netflix watch history on a computer
If you use a computer browser to access Netflix, here is how to remove ‘Continue Watching’ from your account.
- Go to Netflix.com on a supported browser.
- Log in to your account.
- Select your profile.
- Go to the ‘Continue Watching’ row.
- Place a cursor over the title of the show or movie you want to remove.
- Select Remove From Row.
The title will not appear in your recently watched list.
Why ‘Continue Watching’ list is not working on Netflix
If the ‘Continue Watching’ list is not working, the best fix is to update your app. Alternatively, restart the app or refresh your browser.
You can also log out and log back in to see if you can access the list.
You can now remove recently watched shows from Netflix on Firestick, Android, iPhone, Smart TV, and desktop browser. All you have to do is to open Netflix, select your profile, and go to the ‘Continue Watching’ row.
At this point, you can choose the title you want to watch and remove it from the list.