Netflix Tests TV Games With Phone Controllers

  • Samanta Blumberg

Netflix, the streaming service giant, is reportedly testing out a new feature for their app: games for television that can be played with phones as controllers. This new development was discovered by developer Steve Moser, who found hidden code in the Netflix app referencing games and controllers. This could be a game-changer for the streaming service and could potentially lead to a whole new way to enjoy Netflix.

The code found in the Netflix app references games that can be played on television, as well as the ability to use phones as controllers. According to Moser, one line in the code reads: "A game on your TV needs a controller to play. Do you want to use this phone as a game controller?" This could potentially open up the streaming service to a whole new world of gaming possibilities.

This isn't the first time that Moser has discovered interesting new features in the Netflix app. He previously found hints that the service's then-upcoming ad-supported plan might not come with offline viewing, which turned out to be accurate.

It is currently unclear what types of games will be available with this new feature or when the feature will be available to Netflix users. For now, it is simply an intriguing development that could potentially revolutionize the streaming service.

Netflix testing games for television that can be played with phones as controllers is an exciting development for the streaming service. This could potentially lead to a whole new world of gaming possibilities for Netflix users. It is currently uncertain when the feature will be available or what types of games will be available. What do you think of this new development? Let us know in the comments below.