netflix-logoNetflix just recently gave their Android app a major update. Now the popular streaming service has released another update for Android users with features that they’ve implemented across other platforms.  That update sped up the Netflix app on Android and brought it more in line with Android’s design guidelines. It also gave it support for Google’s new popular Chromecast streaming device.

The new Netflix update, now available in the Google Play Store, allows users with multiple accounts the ability to toggle between the accounts so that multiple people can use the same device. This is perfect for households where mom and dad have one Netflix account and the kids have another. There’s nothing more annoying then trying to watch a marathon of House of Cards but getting a recommendation for the next two episodes of Sponge Bob or Dora.

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The app doesn’t show the profile switcher by default but it can be accessed by selecting the current profile under the slide out menu.

netflix-phoneAt the same time, Engadget reports, that users can easily lock out the same functionality. This would be keen for parents that want to make sure that kids can’t change over to their account on your new Nexus 5.

The latest update also brings a more enhanced search with support for searching people and related titles.