Smartwatches haven't quite reached their full sci-fi potential yet, but at least you can now use one to watch a movie. The latest Netflix update on Android adds a few much-needed features, but the biggest improvement is the ability to control the app via an Android Wear smartwatch.
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Controlling Netflix from a smartwatch is a feature currently restricted to Android Wear. There's nothing terribly exciting about it: You can see a logo for the show or movie you're watching, then play, pause and like the video on Facebook at appropriate intervals. Still, if you're going to use your Android device as a remote, touching a smartwatch is more convenient than whipping your phone out of your pocket every time you want a snack break.
If you have an Android Wear watch, an Android mobile device and a Netflix subscription, the feature seems to be worth checking out. Hopefully, this will pave the way for more unconventional and exciting smartwatch features in the future.
Marshall Honorof is a Staff Writer for Tom's Guide. Contact him at mhonorof@tomsguide.com. Follow him @marshallhonorof. Follow us @tomsguide, on Facebook and on Google+.
