Netflix introduces 'Kids Mystery Box' feature for Android users

The content in the Mystery Box changes daily and includes shows and characters like "Boss Baby: Back In The Crib", "Back to the Outback" and more.

Published By: Priya Singh | Published: Jan 31, 2023, 10:06 AM (IST)

Highlights

  • The content in the Mystery Box changes daily and includes shows and characters like "Boss Baby: Back In The Crib", "Back to the Outback" and more.
  • In July 2021, the company had introduced 'Kids Top 10 Row' featuring the most popular children's content in the viewers' country.
  • This Mystery Box feature gives users the ability to find new content on the platform.

Streaming giant Netflix has rolled out its 'Kids Mystery Box' feature on Android devices globally, which provides a fun and safe space for kids to discover their next favourite series and films. Also Read: After Netflix, Amazon Prime Video adds ‘Clips’ feed: Here’s how it changes what you watch

The company on Monday updated its previous announcement blogpost from May last year and mentioned, "This feature is now available on Android devices for all global members." Also Read: Netflix working on AI voice search that understands what you want to watch

Netflix Kids Mystery Box is now available for Android users

This Mystery Box feature gives users the ability to find new content on the platform. The content in the Mystery Box changes daily and includes shows and characters like "Boss Baby: Back In The Crib", "Back to the Outback", Iggy and Rosie from "Ada Twist, Scientist" and more. Also Read: I already liked Netflix’s UI - now this new Instagram-like video feed just makes it more interesting

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"Kids, parents and caregivers can enjoy this feature" by logging in to a kids profile.

How to use the Netflix Kids Mystery Box feature

Here's a step-by-step guide on how you can access this feature.

  • Open Netflix and login to a kids profile
  • Find the kids 'Favorites Row' at the top of the homepage. This row is character-driven to more easily and vividly connect them with the characters, shows and films they love as soon as they turn on Netflix.
  • Hover over the sparkly 'mystery box' to discover a title that is 'new for you'!
  • Then hover the pointer over the sparkling 'mystery box' to locate a title that is anew for you.

    • "We hope that kids will love the surprise and delight of revealing the next show or film recommended for them," the streaming giant said.

    In July 2021, the company had introduced 'Kids Top 10 Row' featuring the most popular children's content in the viewers' country and 'Kids Recap emails' to give parents a better understanding of their child's preferences.

    For the unversed, Netflix has recently revamped its iOS app which now comes with a new billboard layout, card transitions, animation for profile screens and more. Notably, this is not yet confirmed if Android users will get these updates or not.

    --With inputs from IANS

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