Offline viewing is something Netflix users have been asking for since the inception of the platform. Unfortunately, most Netflix users had to relegate themselves to generating exorbitant data charges as they streamed on the go. Thankfully, that’s come to an end now as Netflix has introduced offline viewing.
“While many members enjoy watching Netflix at home, we’ve often heard they also want to continue their Stranger Things binge while on airplanes and other places where Internet is expensive or limited. Just click the download button on the details page for a film or TV series and you can watch it later without an internet connection.”
– Eddy Wu, Director of Product Innovation.
The best thing about the update is that it’s effective immediately, so long as you update your Netflix app, and that there is no added cost. Unfortunately, now all titles are available for offline viewing, though shows like Orange is The New Black, Narcos and The Crown are available for download today. The new feature is included in all plans and available for phones and tablets on Android and iOS.
To download a title off of Netflix, select “Available for Download” from the menu. Once you have found a title, follow the steps below.
- Select the title you would like to download.
- On the description page, tap the download icon.
- For TV shows, the icon will appear next to each available episode.
- Once the title has completed downloading, you can access it from the My Downloads section of the app.
Select download video quality
You can select the download video quality that best fits your needs. Standard quality is a slightly lower video quality that requires less storage space and takes less time to download. Higher quality requires more storage space and takes more time to download.
- From the Netflix app, tap the Menu icon.
- Scroll down and tap App Settings.
- Under the Downloads heading, tap Video Quality.
- Select either Standard or Higher video quality.
Source: Netflix Press Room
