Netflix has launched a new feature for subscribers who can’t make a decision.
The new feature, which is called ‘play something’, will automatically pick content to watch based on your interests.
Subscribers who scroll through the streaming service will be met with a new section that will highlight a film, TV show or documentary that was chosen based on the Netflix algorithm.
The ‘play something’ feature allows users to shuffle through a random pick and if it doesn’t look interesting, users can click ‘play something else’.
The button will appear under the user's profile name on the screen as well popping up as you navigate through the Netflix homepage.
A statement on the Netflix website read: “There are times when we just don’t want to make decisions. A Friday evening after a long work week. A fridge full of food but nothing jumps out. A family movie night where no one can agree. We’ve all been there.
“Sometimes you just want to open Netflix and dive right into a new story. That’s why we’ve created Play Something, an exciting new way to kick back and watch.”
Netflix is rolling out the feature for TVs first and will start testing for mobile devices soon.
It has been testing the shuffle feature for several months on TVs, so some users have already become familiar with the button.
The Netflix statement added: “When finding your next story, let the story find you. Whether you’re in the mood for a new or familiar favourite, just ‘Play Something’ and let Netflix handle the rest. Easy.”
