How to Manage Your Amazon Video Subscriptions
Amazon Video is a popular service that attracts many new users each month. With Amazon Video, you’re able to stream the content you want to watch, instead of pointlessly scrolling through TV channels every night. It saves a lot of time and makes life far more convenient.
If you’re new to this, or if you’re wondering how to subscribe, keep reading to find out everything you need to know about Amazon Video subscriptions.
What Is Amazon Video?
Amazon Prime Video is an Internet video on-demand service. Since launching in 2006, it’s become very popular with people switching from standard cable TV to more modern options. It allows you to stream thousands of movies and TV shows whenever you want. All you have to do is connect it with your smart TV or other devices. A couple of years ago, Amazon started producing its own exclusive content, successful TV shows and movies, available only to Amazon Prime users. In addition, Amazon also acquired rights for broadcasting sport-related content. Last year, it started broadcasting live English Premier League football (soccer) matches. This was a milestone for Amazon Video as it was the first time in the history that the coverage wasn’t shown exclusively on television, but on streaming service as well.
How to Start Amazon Video?
Starting to use Amazon Video has never been easier! If you have a Prime membership, all you have to do is go to the section Prime Video and start looking for your favorite movie or TV show. If you wish to watch a Prime title, look for movies that have a Prime logo or a sign that says Watch Now with Amazon Prime.
If you wish to watch content on your mobile phone or tablet, go to App Store or Google Play and download the Prime Video app. After signing in, you’ll be able to stream your favorite movies and TV shows wherever you are. Even better, you’ll be surprised by the excellent quality of the video, even on smaller screens.
If you wish to access Amazon Prime from your TV, you need to download the Prime Video app, and then register the new device. Click on the section Sign in and start watching. There you have it! You can now access Amazon Videos from any device.
Amazon Channels
By purchasing Amazon Prime Video, you can also get exclusive access to Amazon channels. All you have to do is get Amazon Prime membership and you’ll be able to choose from hundreds of different channels. Some of the most popular include HBO, CBS All Access, Hallmark Movies, Showtime, etc.
Amazon Channels are perfect for people who love watching so-called niche channels. They offer you dozens of channels with content tailored just for you. From cooking shows to different sports, music channels as well as foreign language channels, there’s something for everyone.
If you have Amazon Prime, the additional cost for having access to Amazon Channels will be from $4.99 to $14.99 monthly, based on how many channels you’d like to subscribe to.
What Is Included in Prime Membership?
If you can’t wait to start using Amazon Video, all you have to do is become an Amazon Prime member. As many people already have Amazon Prime membership, most features won’t cost them anything. Prime membership allows you to watch thousands of Prime Video titles for free. There’s so much available content, you could spend the entire year watching it!
The membership fee for Amazon Prime is now $12.99 per month. If you like the service, it’s always a better option to pay yearly membership because it will cost you $119. Did you know that if you opt for a yearly membership your first month will be free? Also, you can cancel whenever you want.
There’re various discounts as well. For example, if you’re a student your Prime membership will be free for the first six months. Amazing, isn’t it?
Rent or Buy Feature
If you’d like to watch a movie or TV show that’s not available in Prime Video, you can buy it or rent it for a couple of days. It’s possible to find everything, from the latest movies to classic hits. Movie rental price starts at $2.99, depending on the movie you’d like to rent.
There are various sections that help you browse. You can take a look at the Academy Award movies section, Golden Globe movies section, Family movies, etc. If you look carefully enough, you’ll find many special deals. As movies are added regularly, you can always find interesting deals and discounts.
If you’re looking for a particular episode of a TV show that you’ve missed, you can also buy a single episode. If you’d like to watch the whole season, even better because you get a big discount. You can buy a TV Season Pass and get access to the latest episodes of your favorite show the day after it airs!
What Are Amazon Original Movies?
Amazon Studios brings you exclusive movies that came to Amazon Prime a couple of days after their premiere. Some of the most viewed Amazon Original titles are movies that won Academy Award, such as Manchester by the Sea or The Salesman.
With the high-quality video that Amazon Prime offers, you can watch those movies on your TV and get a sensation as if you were in the front row of a movie theater.
Have You Already Tried Amazon Video?
Amazon Video is easy to use and it guarantees you access to all kinds of exclusive content. Whether you’d like to watch the latest TV show, an old Hollywood classic, or you’re passionate about sports, Amazon’s got you covered. There’s something for the whole family, which makes Amazon Prime a very good investment.
Have you already tried this service? What are your favorite features and what do you usually watch? We’d like to hear from you in the comments section below!