Netflix Star Search real-time voting: The end of the SMS era
Netflix launches a new real-time voting feature for its Star Search reboot. Vote for your favorite performers directly in the app during live broadcasts.
The days of frantic texting to save your favorite contestant are officially over. Netflix is redefining the talent show genre with its upcoming Star Search reboot, integrating a seamless voting system directly into its platform.
Netflix Star Search real-time voting functionality revealed
Ahead of the series premiere, Netflix announced a new real-time voting feature that empowers viewers to choose winners instantly. According to The Verge, this move ditches the legacy methods used by shows like American Idol, which required SMS messages or external website visits. Instead, users can vote directly within the Netflix app while the show airs live.
- Live Broadcast: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
- Time: 9 PM ET / 6 PM PT
- Platform: Exclusively within the Netflix app
A shift toward interactive live streaming
While Star Search will feature celebrity judges, the ultimate power rests with the audience. This real-time interaction is a strategic move for Netflix as it expands its live event portfolio, creating a more engaging and sticky environment for its global subscriber base.
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