


Checking this means that you'll just see content that is free with Prime.

In fact, there's a prominently placed toggle button labeled "Free to me" in the top-right corner of the app. That content includes both shows and movies that stream free with Amazon Prime Video, as well as purchases and rentals from Amazon's entire catalog. If it can, proceed.Further Reading Report: Amazon-designed fridge will use the same tech as Amazon Go storesThe app is free to download but requires an Amazon account to access content. If you want to download a show, simply open it in your Prime Video app and see if it can be downloaded. And even on your phone or tablet, not everything can be downloaded.Īmazon warns that "Only selected Prime Video titles are available to download, and the time period you have to view a downloaded title while your device is offline varies by title." You might also find that some content is only available for download in certain geographic regions, and Amazon may impose a limit on the total number of shows you can download at once, so to download more, you may see a notification to delete something you've already seen.įor the most part, though, you don't need to worry about most of that. That means you can't store Amazon Prime videos on a laptop. You can't download to a computer, for example - downloads are only permitted to mobile apps. If you're going somewhere that doesn't have Wi-Fi - like a plane, or a remote cabin in the woods, you might want to plan ahead by downloading video onto your phone or tablet in advance.Īmazon makes it possible to download content so you can watch it offline, but there are caveats. Streaming movies and TV shows to your mobile device is decadently convenient, but there are times when streaming isn't an option.
