Achieving an expanded viewing experience when streaming content through Netflix on a television typically involves adjusting display settings on either the television itself or within the Netflix application. The objective is to eliminate black bars around the video, ensuring the image fills the entire screen area of the television display. For example, if a user observes a letterbox effect (black bars at the top and bottom) or pillarboxing (black bars on the sides), adjustments are necessary to optimize the viewing presentation.
The importance of a maximized screen display lies in its enhancement of the viewing immersion and engagement. Removing borders around the streamed content can lead to a more captivating visual experience, reducing distractions and fully utilizing the available screen real estate. Historically, aspect ratio mismatches between older video formats and modern widescreen televisions have necessitated such adjustments. Modern streaming devices and televisions now offer a variety of zoom and aspect ratio settings to address this.