Netflix for PS3 has iOS and Android integration

by Steve Watts, Sep 26, 2012 12:30pm PDT

Related Topics – ipad, iphone, PlayStation 3, Netflix, Android, iOS

Like the PS3 version of YouTube, you'll be able to command your Netflix experience with your mobile phone. So long as your PS3 is connected to the same network as your iOS or Android device, you'll be able transform your phone into a nifty remote control.

According to Engadget, you can browse for another movie or TV show to watch and have it play on-screen. You can also stop, pause, scene-select, change audio and subtitles.

The feature is being referred to as an "easter egg" by many, as it's a feature that's likely to go underutilized. Here's a video on YouTube to see the cross-device magic in action:

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Steve Watts posted a new article, Netflix for PS3 has iOS and Android integration.

The Netflix app now supports a remote control function on the PlayStation 3, much like YouTube on PS3.

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The Netflix app now supports a remote control function on the PlayStation 3, much like YouTube on PS3. : Shacknews
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- At first I was like oh wow that's cool then I realized oh wait PS3 already has a controller lol. : Gorkgork
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  Still the best version of Netflix. The 360 netflix app is quite possibly the worst version across all pla... : My Documents
- I wish their Youtube app didn't suck at buffering. It's really cool looking and I would actually use it ... : melkore
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  i dont get it. in the time it takes you to hit the home button on your iphone, slide the slider, (type in... : rtrson
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    assuming you have them powered on and next to you : derelict515
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      Why wouldn't I? : rtrson
      
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      come on you don't have to ask this I don't keep controllers/remotes on my couch at all times, they end... : derelict515
      
      ok, but the same could be said about your iphone. it isnt right next to you at all times. my ps3 remote h... : rtrson
- Anyone got a trick to get the US netflix when youre in canada? Free if possible : Frush81
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  i wish there were a mac netflix app that worked with the apple remote. the hulu app is super awesome and works great with the remote. sometimes when i'm watching netflix and i need to pause i'll press the pause button on my remote, not thinking about "where" i'm watching the video, and fucking itunes will start playing
  
  Sep 26, 2012 3:00pm PDT
  
  i wish there were a mac netflix app that worked with the apple remote. the hulu app is super awesome and... : electroly
- The xbox version of Netflix but its been able to do this and makes the Xbox experience a little more bea... : That Phat Dude

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