Amazon’s relatively successful venture into the video streaming business alongwith few Original releases from their own production has found an audience across the globe and thanks to its Download and watch later feature, it has become even easier to watch the available titles.
For those unaware, Amazon Prime lets you download several of the titles available in their video gallery — TV shows, Movies and others.
Online streaming services have changed the way people watch television, as videos are available on-demand now — people don’t have sync their lives according to their favourite TV show’s schedule anymore.
Also Read: 10 Binge-Watch Worthy TV Shows on Amazon Prime.Amazon Prime members can download a video and watch it later on the app without the need to actively stream it using the available data.
This ability to download and watch later helps especially when you’re travelling as it provides entertainment on-the-go without worrying about being bogged down by a spotty network.
What is the Download Limit on Amazon Prime Video?
While not all of the titles on Amazon Prime can be downloaded, several can be using Fire tablets (except Kindle Fire 1st Gen), Fire Phone, Android phones and tablets, and iOS devices.
Those available for download will have a ‘download icon’ on the right side of the titles. But for how long can you access the downloaded videos?
As we’ve mentioned before, not all Amazon Prime video titles can be downloaded for offline viewing and the ones that can have a limit till when they can be accessed which varies.
Depending on your physical location, Amazon allows users to download a maximum of 15 to 25 video titles at once.
These titles can typically be accessed for 30 days once you’ve downloaded them and you’ll have 48 hours to finish watching the title once you start watching it.
When the viewing time for a title is about to end, an on-screen notification will be served to the user. Downloaded titles can be found under the ‘Downloads’ option in the Amazon Prime app menu.
Also Read: This Website Helps You Spot Fake Reviews on Amazon.According to Amazon’s help page, “The detail page for each Prime Video title indicates whether the title is available for download. You can download available titles to only two devices at one time”.
Amazon Prime video service is currently available in more than 200 countries worldwide and is viewed by tens of millions of people, who have the ease to watch videos at their own time — thanks to the download option.
Last updated on 03 February, 2022
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