Amazon Fire Stick Turn Off Autoplay Next Episode

Oh, the dreaded autoplay! You're binge-watching your favorite show on your Fire Stick, completely lost in the drama, the comedy, the questionable life choices of the characters... Suddenly, BAM! The next episode starts, and you weren't ready!

It's like when you're trying to savor the last bite of your chocolate cake, and someone immediately shoves a whole new slice in your face. A bit overwhelming, right?

Banish the Binge-Forcing Beast!

Fear not, friend! You don't have to surrender to the autoplay overlords. There's a simple way to reclaim control of your viewing destiny on your Fire Stick! You can have that sweet, sweet control back.

Let's Tame This Thing!

First, grab your trusty Fire Stick remote. We're going on a little adventure through the settings.

Head to your Fire Stick's home screen. You'll see all those lovely apps lined up, begging for your attention. Ignore them for now! (I know, it's hard.)

Scroll over to the right until you find "Settings." It's usually that little gear icon. Click it!

Dive into Preferences

Now you're in the settings wonderland! Keep scrolling down (or up, depending on your Fire Stick setup) until you see something called "Preferences." Select this choice.

Think of "Preferences" as the secret ingredient to controlling your viewing experience. This is where the magic happens!

Conquer the Autoplay Demon

Within "Preferences", look for "Autoplay Videos". It might also be labeled "Featured Content" or something similar depending on your Fire Stick model.

You'll see options related to autoplay. It’s time to use your authority! Now you get to choose your autoplay behavior. The one you want is "Autoplay Videos."

Turn this evil setting OFF. And by turning this option OFF, you are disabling the auto play video.

Victory is Yours!

That’s it! You’ve successfully defeated the autoplay monster! You are now the ruler of your viewing schedule. You are a champion!

Next time you finish an episode, instead of being launched headfirst into the next one, you'll have a glorious moment of pause.

Time to reflect. Time to grab a snack. Time to decide if you really want to commit to another hour of suspense. It is ALL up to you!

A Note for Specific Apps

Now, some apps have their own autoplay settings. (They're sneaky like that!) You will need to make those adjustments separately.

For example, Netflix and Hulu often have their own "Play Next Episode Automatically" option in their settings. So make sure you check those within the app itself!

It’s like finding secret levels in a video game. Extra effort, extra reward!