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Netflix now picks what you should watch (Update: Rolling out to Android)
July 21, 2025
Update, August 09, 2025 (12:27 PM ET):The Netflix “Play Something” feature previously in limited availability isnow rolling out globallyfor Android mobile devices. Folks with Android phones and tablets can simply hit the Play Something button and Netflix will choose some media for you.
Unfortunately, iOS systems are not compatible yet. Netflix will bring the Play Something feature to other platforms at a later date.
Original article, July 02, 2025 (03:59 PM ET):We’ve all been there: it’s been a long day, and you just want to curl up on the couch with some ice cream and watch a movie. But then you face a problem: what should you watch? There are so many choices! You’re supposed to be relaxing and, instead, you are stressed out and start to cry uncontrollably into your Chunky Monkey.
OK, maybe we all haven’t been in that exact predicament, but we’ve all faced the “What should I watch?” dilemma. Thankfully,Netflix is here to save us from ourselvesby offering a new feature: the Netflix “Play Something” button.
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As its name suggests, the Play Something button does just that: plays something. First, Netflix will suggest a film or series that you haven’t watched but it thinks you’ll enjoy. However, if that’s not good enough for you, you can hit the “Play Something Else” button and it will grab something from one of these categories:
You can just mash the Netflix Play Something button over and over again until you finally land on an episode of Community you’ve already seen 672 times. Evening saved!
To use this new feature, you can find the button underneath your profile name or on the left of the screen in the menu section. It will also appear on the tenth row of your homepage.
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