Netflix will introduce a new feature that will allow viewers to vote in real time during live shows. According to TechCrunch, the feature will launch on January 20, 2026, along with Netflix’s new talent show Star Search.
The new feature will allow users to rate contestants on a five-point scale or choose from a list of possible answers. Voting will be done through the Netflix app on a smartphone or via a TV remote.
The feature will be available worldwide, and votes will be tallied in real time. However, the time allotted for voting will be limited. Netflix CTO Elizabeth Stone said that viewers will be able to influence whether a particular contestant advances to the next round.
Netflix has been testing this voting feature since August 2025.
