Pick an amount of storage you're comfortable with Netflix using, then tap Turn On.Īfter it's turned on, Netflix will automatically download and store shows and movies it thinks you'll like based on your viewing history. Netflix's announcement said users would have the option of 1GB, 3GB or 5GB, but I was able to adjust anywhere from 0.5 GB to 9.5GB in half gigabyte increments when I set it up on my Pixel 5. Setting up Downloads for You is easy, but requires you to set the amount of storage you'll allow Netflix to use. I was prompted to turn on the feature the first time I opened the tab after it was announced, but if you don't see the prompt (or already closed it out because you didn't know what it was), tap the Smart Downloads button at the top of the screen. Turn on the new feature by opening the Netflix app on your Android device, then navigate to the Downloads tab. Netflix has said it will begin testing it on iPhones and iPads soon, but didn't provide any sort of timetable for availability. Right now, Downloads for You is only available on Android phones and tablets. Give 'Downloads for You' a shot on your Android phone Netflix's new feature thinks it knows you pretty well.
Tap it, then slide the switch to the On position. At the top of your screen should be a prompt to enable the feature. Turn on Smart Downloads by going to the Downloads tab. This feature will automatically delete stuff you've already watched, and download new episodes of the shows you're binging without you having to do a thing. If you're going to frequently download stuff to watch, then we recommend turning on Smart Downloads. Turning on Smart Downloads is a no brainer If you constantly watch shows on your phone, turn on this feature. (More on how to change this setting below.) By default, the app will only download anything when you're connected to a Wi-Fi network. When you find a show or movie you want to keep on your device to watch at any time, tap on the Download button next to each listing and the app will take care of the rest. If you spend a lot of time in the Netflix app on your phone or tablet, then you've likely seen the download option when browsing the Netflix catalogue, along with the Downloads tab at the bottom of the screen. How to download Netflix movies and shows to your iPhone or Android phone
Below I'll walk you through how to download on demand, as well as outline what you need to know about Smart Downloads and Downloads for You.ĭownloading shows on demand has never been easier.
Now that there are three different methods to downloading Netflix shows and movies on your phone, it can get a little confusing.
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