Amazon Prime Membership offers a vast collection of movies, Amazon originals, and local content for viewers through Prime Video across the world. Here’s five handy tricks to help users get the best out of Prime Video wherever they are.
Launched in September 2006, Prime Video is an on-demand video streaming service owned by Amazon.
Amazon Prime members can get Prime Video automatically at no extra cost.
But what merely started as a perk 13 years ago has now evolved to one of the biggest online streaming platforms in the world.
Amazon Prime Video is now available in 242 countries and territories around the globe.
Prime Video is free in countries where the eCommerce giant has launched its Prime service.
Users in other countries can enjoy movies, TV shows, books, and other digital content at $2.99 per month.
Parental Controls
As a parent, it’s natural to be concerned about the type of content your children are watching on Prime Video.
But you don’t have to worry about that anymore thanks to the parental control feature on Prime Video.
Go to Amazon Video Settings to activate viewing restrictions based on age and the type of device.
You will be required to create a master PIN code to choose restrictions.
You can exclude certain devices or require a five-digit pin to access content that may be deemed inappropriate for the young ones.
Share Your Prime Account
Amazon allows Prime members to share benefits with family members.
Since you don’t have to create an account for each member of your family, the ability to add members of your household to your Amazon Prime account can help you make some savings.
You can add one adult member and up to four children and teens to your household account.
The adult member of your household will be required to create an Amazon account.
You can use the Parental controls feature to manage viewing privileges.
Create a Watchlist
In an effort to compete with market leader Netflix in terms of content, Amazon has been adding new content on Prime Video constantly in recent months. It’s almost impossible to keep up with all these movies, documentaries, and original shows on Prime Video.
Amazon provides a feature that allows you to build a list of shows and movies to watch at a later date.
Watchlists come in handy when you come across an interesting show but you don’t have time to watch it.
You can watch the movie or TV show at a more convenient time.
I’ve added The Purge series to my watchlist to remind me to check it out as I keep forgetting!
It definitely comes in handy as a reminder service everytime you log onto the platform.
Watch Offline
No internet? No problem.
Normally, you need internet access to stream content on video-on-demand platforms. And while that’s not a problem when you are sitting in the comfort of your home, streaming content on the go can be a bit of a challenge.
Luckily, Prime Video (contained within your Amazon Prime membership) has a download feature that allows users to save videos on their mobile devices and watch them later offline.
Prime Video’s download feature comes in handy during flights and long commutes.
Use a VPN to Watch Restricted Content
Amazon and other streaming services often block certain movies, TV shows, and other digital content from users in certain regions.
Fortunately, there are ways to bypass these restrictions and access the full library of films and TV shows on Prime Video.
Using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) on Amazon Video, Firestick, and Fire TV is one of them.
A Firestick VPN, for instance, can help access the UK or US Amazon Prime Video library wherever you are in the world.
Conclusion
When it comes to video-on-demand streaming services, Amazon offers the best bang for your buck.
On top of Prime deliveries, Amazon Prime members get to enjoy an impressive library of films, top-notch Amazon originals such as Fleabag and The Marvellous Mrs. Maisel at no additional cost.
Prime Video is one of the best streaming platforms out there.
Use the tips above to enhance your streaming experience and make the most out of your Amazon Prime membership.
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