Prime Video is an online streaming service from Amazon that provides access to a library of movies, TV shows, and live sports. It is included with an Amazon Prime membership, but can also be subscribed to as a standalone service. The platform offers both Amazon Original series and licensed content, and allows users to subscribe to additional channels or rent/buy new releases.
Content and features
- Video library: Includes a large collection of movies, series, and Amazon Originals that are either included with a Prime membership or available for rent or purchase.
- Live sports: Features live sports, such as Thursday Night Football and other events.
- Amazon Originals: Creates and hosts exclusive, award-winning content like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
- Prime Video Channels: Allows subscribers to add other streaming services, such as Starz, Showtime, and Max, for an extra monthly fee.
- Ad-supported options: Offers free, ad-supported programming through services like Freevee.
How to watch
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Devices:Watch on the web at Amazon.com/primevideo, or on your smartphone, tablet, smart TV, or other connected devices using the Prime Video app.
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Simultaneous streams:You can stream on up to three devices at the same time, but only on two devices for the same video.
How to get it
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With Amazon Prime:Prime Video is a benefit of the main Amazon Prime membership, which includes other services like free shipping and Prime Reading.
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Standalone subscription:You can purchase Prime Video as a standalone service without a full Prime membership.