Netflix may allow you to use an iPhone to regulate video games in your TV

In accordance with Moser, the iOS app apparently accommodates code that claims: “A recreation in your TV wants a controller to play. Do you wish to use this cellphone as a recreation controller?”

Netflix first launched its cell video games service in late 2021, and mentioned earlier this month that it has released 55 games so far with 40 extra set to return out this 12 months. However these video games are solely playable on iOS and Android units — they’re not obtainable on screens like TVs or laptops. Utilizing your cellphone as a controller could be a approach Netflix will get round having to launch a devoted recreation controller of its personal, like Google did for its now-defunct Stadia service. Netflix additionally mentioned this month that work on a cloud gaming service is “underway” after the corporate first introduced it was “seriously exploring” the venture in 2022, and maybe you’ll be capable of use your cellphone to regulate cloud video games from that service.

Netflix spokesperson Chrissy Kelleher declined to remark.