Netflix has now provided some of its users with a new feature “Shuffle Play” option that will let them decide what they wanna watch.
Netflix’s Shuffle Play feature has been released only to a selected number of users. Upon its selection, it will begin to stream a random TV show or movie. Netflix speaking on its new feature said that if the new feature became popular it will then become a permanent feature.
What’s the purpose of Netflix’s “Shuffle Play” button?
The spokesperson said: “The purpose of the test is to make it easier for members to find something to watch. The hope is to absolutely productize something.”
Also, a spokesperson from Netflix said that the idea behind the new feature launch was to ‘help [its] members quickly and easily find content that’s tailored to their tastes’.
The random shows selected will be picked up on the basis of similarities with the shows already watched. Or if the previously viewed movies or shows are from a genre then that particular genre will be selected for the shuffle purpose.
The new feature “Shuffle Play” will either appear on “Who’s watching Netflix screen” in the section “billboard” or on the TV menubar.
Meanwhile, Shuffle Play” is allotted to people worldwide randomly. And it is only available for the TV.
What are the views of Netflix’s users on this new feature?
Since the launch of Netflix’s “Shuffle Play” the lucky ones who have got the access have reviewed the feature. Some of them are sharing their experience and opinions on social media. One user wrote: “Whoa whoa what is this cool “shuffle play” feature on Netflix? It’s amazing and helpful for my indecisive self.”
While another wrote: “The new Netflix button ‘shuffle play’ just saved me like 45 minutes to choose a movie I wasn’t even going to watch.”
However, not everybody is liking the new feature. As a user wrote: “Why does my Netflix have a ‘shuffle play’ option? Who would ever use this and why?”
And another posted: “My TV has a Netflix shuffle play option. The definition of chaotic evil.”
