Kinect support for Netflix

Today we released an update to the Netflix experience on Xbox 360. The next time you start up Netflix, you’ll be prompted to accept the update which introduces Kinect support for Netflix.
That means controller-free navigation of thousands of movies and TV show, allowing you to use just the sound of your voice or wave of your hand to control your favorite Netflix content.
You’ll be able to select movies and TV shows recommended for you by Netflix, as well as play, pause, fast forward and rewind using gesture or voice. Kinect support for Netflix on Xbox LIVE will also feature an exclusive new recommendation channel that is controller-free and uses a smart engine to suggest movies or TV shows based on your viewing habits and instant queue.

Try it out and let me know what you think.

Comments

  • Anonymous

    My Adroid phone has awesome voice recognition for searching Google. Why can’t the Kinect have the same abilities when giving commands or searching for movies (or music with my Zune Pass)? Is Windows Phone as bad?

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  • http://como2.info/netflix-ya-cuenta-con-soporte-para-kinect/ Netflix ya cuenta con soporte para Kinect | Como2.info

    […] llego con Microsoft a finales de 2008. Meses después del lanzamiento del aclamado Kinect, el Major Nelson ha confirmado que finalmente será posible controlar Netflix con el revolucionario dispositivo de […]

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  • http://www.facebook.com/psboyd Patrick Boyd

    pointless really.

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  • http://twitter.com/BrianTJackett Brian T. Jackett

    Even though basic functionality right now, I like not having to fumble with my remote to pause, rewind, or FF through a movie.

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  • http://www.latestcoolgadgets.info/2011/04/16/microsoft-announced-adds-kinect-maintain-for-netflix/ Microsoft announced Adds Kinect maintain For Netflix | Latest Cool Gadgets

    […] a without put down the blameworthiness on download on or after Xbox tech gadgets be in this world. Via This entry was posted by admin | April 16th, 2011 and is filed under Tech Gadgets | Tags: […]

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    […]  |  Major Nelson  | Email […]

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  • http://profiles.google.com/swight Steve Wight

    Voice recognition is awesome. But would like to do with motion selection.

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  • http://www.txt3.info/2011/04/kinect-for-xbox-360-now-adds-support-for-netflix/ Kinect for Xbox 360 Now Adds Support For Netflix | Technical Blog

    […] for Xbox 360 Now Adds Support For NetflixNetflix on Xbox 360 has got a major update to include support for controlling the experience using Kinect for Xbox 360 peripheral.With this […]

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  • http://twitter.com/Renagade313 Corey R.

    What about the 5.1 surround update like the ps3 got??

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  • http://www.facebook.com/sblcorrigan Sean Corrigan

    How hard is it to enable “UP,” “DOWN,” “LEFT” and “RIGHT” in Netflix (or even Facebook?) Four commands, that’s all you need to add to the current system.

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  • http://nanosecondconverter.tanglewoodtales.com/netflix-for-xbox-360-updated-with-kinect-support-everybody-wave/ Netflix for Xbox 360 updated with Kinect support, everybody wave! | Nanosecond Converter

    […]  |  Major Nelson  | Email […]

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  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1393283850 Ward Gubbi

    what about Kinect support for watching DVD’s?

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  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1393283850 Ward Gubbi

    what about Kinect support for watching DVD’s?

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  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Mark-DiBlasi/702263312 Mark DiBlasi

    Wow. I’m totally underwhelmed with this update. I’ve been waiting 5 months for Netfix Kinect support, and THIS is what you give to us? Why did you even bother with this?

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  • http://twitter.com/DJrandy1 djrandy1

    could use a littlte more work

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  • http://projectkinect.kcdme.org/2011/04/21/187/kinect-netflix-whats-the-point/ Kinect & Netflix. What’s the point? | Qayto - Blog

    […] April 14th Xbox announced that they were releasing an update to the Netflix experience currently on the Xbox by providing […]

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  • http://123kinect.com/netflix-kinect-enabled-after-todays-minor-update/11964/ Netflix Kinect enabled after today’s (minor) update! || 123KINECT - Everything Kinect

    […] to hear more about the update.Netflix now supports gesture and voice controlMajor Nelson just wrote on his blog:That means controller-free navigation of thousands of movies and TV show, allowing you to use just […]

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