In line with Moser, the iOS app apparently incorporates code that claims: “A sport in your TV wants a controller to play. Do you need to use this telephone as a sport controller?”

Netflix first launched its cellular video games service in late 2021, and stated earlier this month that it has launched 55 video games up to now with 40 extra set to return out this 12 months. However these video games are solely playable on iOS and Android gadgets — they’re not out there on screens like TVs or laptops. Utilizing your telephone as a controller could be a means Netflix will get round having to launch a devoted sport controller of its personal, like Google did for its now-defunct Stadia service. Netflix additionally stated this month that work on a cloud gaming service is “underway” after the corporate first introduced it was “significantly exploring” the mission in 2022, and maybe you’ll be capable to use your telephone to manage cloud video games from that service.

Netflix spokesperson Chrissy Kelleher declined to remark.