The wonderful world of streaming video content is quite easily cut short when you are out of data or when no data connection is available. If you live on services like Netflix, you know the struggle is real. However, if you utilize Plex or Google Play Movies & TV, then you are privy to having the ability to have movies and TV shows available on your device without a connection. Today Amazon has announced that they are finally bringing that experience to all Android and iOS users. Previously the offline function was limited to Amazons own branded devices.
The new ability is available to all Amazon Prime members in the U.S., U.K., Germany and Austria. There won’t be any additional charges to save your favorite shows or movies offline, but you do need to be a Prime member, obviously. The company does state “download thousands of eligible movies and TV shows”, which leads me to believe not everything can be saved offline. They do list out shows like 24, Covert Affairs, Downton Abbey,Extant, Grimm, Hannibal, Justified, Mr. Selfridge, Orphan Black, Sons of Anarchy, Teen Wolf, The Americans, The Good Wife, Suits, Under the Dome, Veronica Mars, Vikings among others. Along with movies like Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, Star Trek Into Darkness, The Captive, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, and The Wolf of Wall Street.Â
“There’s no doubt that the way people watch entertainment is changing–anytime, anywhere viewing is important and we are excited to provide our Prime members with offline viewing capabilities on iOS and Android platforms starting today,” stated Michael Paull, Vice President of Digital Video at Amazon. “We are proud to be the first and only online subscription streaming service that enables offline viewing–on vacation, in a car, at the beach, on a plane, wherever our Prime members want to watch they can, regardless of internet connection.”
If you are a Prime member you will need a couple of apps to get started on your Android device. First up will be the latest Amazon Underground app. Then search for the Amazon Video app and get it installed. If you aren’t sure Prime is what you need in your life, feel free to take advantage of the FREE 30 day trial offer via the banner below. Along with instant video streaming and offline viewing you also get FREE prime shipping, access to 2 hour delivery via Prime Now in certain areas on certain products, access to a ton of music and a whole lot more.
Via: Amazon
