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Little-known Netflix perks you’re already paying for revealed – list includes new live TV feature and iPhone freebies
NETFLIX isn’t cheap and its prices seem to keep rising – so make sure you’re claiming some of its less-well-known benefits.
A top-tier Netflix subscription costs as much as £17.99, which is a hefty sum to come out of your account each month.
Netflix serves up dozens of mobile games for free as part of your membership[/caption] Some of the games are themed around top Netflix franchises like Squid Game[/caption]You’ll hopefully be working your way through the movies and telly, but try these three perks too…
NETFLIX PERK #1 – FREE GAMES
First up is Netflix’s vast library of free games.
By having an active Netflix subscription, you’re entitled to download a load of premium mobile games.
You can bag them on your iPhone or Android and play to your heart’s content.
These games don’t have any ads or extra fees – and in-app purchases are banned.
Netflix says it has over 80 exclusive games on offer, and they’re all part of a standard Netflix subscription.
You can also play them on multiple devices using the same account.
To find them, just go to the Netflix app on your phone and navigate to the Mobile Games row.
When you tap on the game and try to claim it, you’ll be redirected to the Apple App Store on iOS for iPhone or the Google Play Store on Android.
This game will be linked with your Netflix account, giving you access for as long as you have an active Netflix subscription.
NETFLIX PERK #2 – SPATIAL AUDIO
If you’re paying for Netflix’s Premium plan then there’s a special perk that you might not know about.
It’s called Spatial Audio, and it upgrades the sound on certain pieces of content.
“Netflix spatial audio is available on the Premium plan and enhances sound without the need for surround sound speakers or home theater equipment,” Netflix explains.
“It works on all Netflix supported devices,” the company added.
If you don’t have Netflix Premium, you won’t be able to access this perk.
To find Spatial Audio content, just search “spatial audio” in the Netflix app.
You’ll find a selection of TV shows and movies that offer it.
And there’ll be a spatial audio label on the content, which looks like a person’s head and torso surrounded by sound waves.
NETFLIX PRICES AND PERKS – HOW MUCH ARE YOU PAYING?
Here's what you need to know...
Netflix Standard with Ads
Price: £4.99 UK / $7.99 US (previously $6.99)
- Ad-supported, all but a few movies and TV shows available, unlimited mobile games
- Watch on 2 supported devices at a time
- Watch in 1080p (Full HD)
- Download on 2 supported devices at a time
Netflix Standard
Price: £10.99 UK / $17.99 US (previously $15.49)
- Unlimited ad-free movies, TV shows, and mobile games
- Watch on 2 supported devices at a time
- Watch in 1080p (Full HD)
- Download on 2 supported devices at a time
- Option to add 1 extra member who doesn’t live with you
Netflix Premium
Price: £17.99 UK / $24.99 US (previously $22.99)
- Unlimited ad-free movies, TV shows, and mobile games
- Watch on 4 supported devices at a time
- Watch in 4K (Ultra HD) + HDR
- Download on 6 supported devices at a time
- Option to add up to 2 extra members who don’t live with you
- Netflix spatial audio
Picture Credit: Netflix
NETFLIX PERK #3 – LIVE TELLY
You probably wouldn’t associate Netflix with live telly, but it’s getting there.
For a start, it’s showcased some live television, including some NFL in December – plus November’s Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson boxing spectacle.
Thanks to a deal with WWE, Netflix will be showcasing wrestling livestreams regularly.
You’ll be able to watch WWE Raw weekly on Mondays at 5pm Pacific Time and 8pm Eastern time – which is 1am on Tuesdays in the UK.
Netflix is now offering live content, including regular livestreams of WWE Raw[/caption]As well as that, Netflix will be showing the Screen Actors Guild Awards live on February 23 at 5pm Pacific Time. That’s 1am the following day in the UK.
It looks like Netflix is trying to invest more in live TV, and the regular livestreams of WWE content may be a sign of things to come.
I bought an abandoned oil rig lifeboat & turned it into the ultimate tiny home – people are shocked when they see inside
A MAN who bought an abandoned oil rig lifeboat with the goal of turning it into his dream home has showed off the epic finished product.
Despite having no prior construction knowledge, Johnny Sturgeon took on the huge challenge and spent a total of 678 days converting the abandoned 64-tonne lifeboat, called Orla.
The inside of the boat looks completely unrecognisable after the renovation[/caption]Now it’s finally finished, the boat is fully functioning home, with all a lush with a bathroom, kitchen, living room and cosy bedroom, which he showed off on TikTok.
In the viral video, Johnny explained that it wasn’t just the inside that needed some love, but the outside of the boat also needed a lot of attention.
He applied a lick coat of paint, and installed 1,100 watts of solar panels, as well as patching up plenty of holes.
But, it’s the inside of the boat that really leaves people amazed.
What was once a dusty, empty space now looks like a luxurious pad anyone would be happy to live in.
First, he showed off the brand new bathroom, which now has a posh shower and composting toilet, as well as loads of space for storage.
The open plan living and kitchen area is just as impressive.
Complete with a cosy seating area for relaxing, a table for working and eating and more counter space than you might expect for such a small space, it’s easy to see why the DIY whizz was proud to show it off.
“Where the engine once sat is now my kitchen, decorated with tiles I hand-pressed from recyclable materials,” Johnny explained in the clip.
“My sink is positioned by a sliding window which I custom built so I can watch the world go by as I’m washing up,” he continued.
Not only that, but the cosy benches can be used as beds too, he noted.
Meanwhile, his own bedroom is towards the back of the boat and is the perfect snug sanctuary.
And he even managed to keep some of the boats original features for some added charm, like the lifeboat’s original control panel, which he rewired so be used as light switches.
The boat tour quickly went viral on TikTok and it’s currently amassed a whopping 2.5 million viewers, many of whom praised Johnny’s DIY efforts.
One said: “Congratulations on your success! Now go enjoy Orla!”.
And a second commented: “Congratulations, followed your journey from the start. Awesome achievement, enjoy.”
“The transformation is crazy! Spent a lot of time in those boats doing drills and whatnot offshore,” a third chimed in.
“You should be proud of all you have achieve, looks awesome,” someone else added.
Johnny also thanked the social media users who watched the journey and said: “It’s been two years of blood, sweat and many tears.”
“Yes, Orla is a million miles from the shell I bought. But so too am I! I wasn’t a particularly well young man when I started the boat and watching the smile on my face at seeing her complete is the achievement I am most proud of,” he added.
The rise of tiny homes
By Jonathan Rolande
Property expert Jonathan Rolande told Fabulous: The reason we are seeing more creative ways of finding a home: super-high property prices and rents. Younger people are remaining in the family home later in life to avoid paying high prices and to save for a deposit. With increasingly busy lives, staying within a larger family group makes sense, chores such as gardening and housework can be shared.
Garages are rarely used for their intended purpose as cars are far more reliable and less prone to rust and so are perfectly happy outside. On the other hand, the amount of property space per person has been shrinking – converting a garage can make great sense.
Things to consider. (the boring stuff)
Usually easier than building from scratch but still a lot to do to turn a garage in to a habitable space.
You’ll need to check if you need planning (more likely to be required if the garage is detached).
Building Regulations stipulate many things to make homes safe and secure. Consider
Walls, are they cavity?
Roof height
Windows
How will you get plumbing, electrics and drainage connected
Insulation – it will be cold!
Fire safety
Damp proofing
Also consider if, by converting, you are adding or deducting value from the main home. Garages can add value in busy urban areas where parking is limited.