Things are about to get better! Did you know you can watch Netflix offline? With almost half of all viewing being done on smartphones and tablets, the new most requested offline storage feature on the official Netflix app allows you to do just that. So thanks to the offline viewing feature, you need not worry about the availability of cellular data or dead zones where cell phone signals are zilch because you can now watch several Netflix movies and shows on the go!
Here’s How To Download Netflix Shows And Movies Offline
Simply download the updated version of the Netflix app available to subscribers at no extra cost and save your favorite Netflix shows and movies to watch offline. The process is easy and takes about 5 minutes to download. All you need is a Netflix account, the Netflix app, and an iOS, Android, Amazon Fire, Chromebook, or Windows 10 device.
How to watch Netflix offline on Chromebook
- Go to Google Play Store.
- Download the “Netflix” app and wait for the app to install on your Chromebook.
- After it is installed, “open/launch” the app.
- “Sign in” to your account.
- Search for a Tv series or movie you want to watch.
- Or, open the “Menu” and select “Available for Download.”
- A list of movies/Tv series will appear.
- Select the one you wish to watch.
- Find the ‘Download’ button present below the video’s synopsis.
- Click the button to start downloading the movie/tv series.
- When the download completes, a blue box with a tick appears.
- Now go to “My Downloads” to locate your video to watch it offline.
How to watch Netflix offline on Windows 10
To watch Netflix offline on Windows 10, follow the given steps:
How to watch Netflix offline on Mac
To watch Netflix offline on Mac, follow the given steps:
Note: Having Trouble using Netflix on Mac? Follow these steps to download Netflix on Mac.
How to watch Netflix offline on Android
To watch Netflix offline on Android, follow the given steps:
Note: Some movies do not have the “Download” button; therefore, they can’t be downloaded.
How to watch Netflix movies offline on iPhone
To watch Netflix movies offline on an iPhone, follow the given steps:
How to use the Smart Downloads feature on Netflix
With the “Smart Download” feature, when you finish watching a downloaded episode, the streaming service will clear the Netflix watch history and automatically download the next episode so that they are ready for you. Initially, Smart Downloads is available on Android, iOS, and Windows 10 Netflix app.
Note: The file sizes are quite large, so we recommend doing this over Wi-Fi because you don’t want to eat up all your cellular data, as Netflix uses data much more than you can imagine.
To use the Smart Download feature, follow the instructions below:
How to enable automatic downloads
Netflix’s new feature aims to bring more offline content to users who opt-in for automatic downloads. This feature is not a replacement but an addition to Netflix’s existing offline viewing feature, Smart Downloads. With “Downloads for You” enabled, the Netflix application downloads recommended TV shows and movies to the mobile device based on the viewer’s choice as determined by their Netflix watch history.
Avail this feature by following these steps:
Note: To adjust data storing preferences, select “Allocate Storage.” Use the Plus and Minus icons to choose between 1GB, 3GB, and 5GB storage caps.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Conclusion:
Netflix’s offline playback feature is a great way to watch your favorite shows and movies when you don’t have an internet connection. The content selection is great, and the feature works seamlessly on a variety of devices. Just make sure you remember to download your content.