Netflix has finally launched its shuffle feature worldwide.
The Play Something feature will roll out on connected TVs first.
Android devices will receive the feature soon, with no word on iOS availability.
Netflix has been working on its shuffle feature for some time now. A version of it was first spotted a couple of years ago, but nothing ever came of it until last year when the company reportedly began testing the feature. Netflix is now keeping its word and rolling out the feature worldwide.
Dubbed Play Something, the new shuffle feature is pretty straightforward, allowing viewers to launch a movie or TV show at random. It s helpful for the times when you can t figure out what to watch since Netflix chooses shows and movies based on what you ve already seen. The idea is that Netflix will guide you towards titles that you re most likely to enjoy. If you re not a fan of what Netflix recommends, you can Play Something Else, and Netflix will either choose something brand new
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