Once the stream is completed, PlayOn will create a nifty DRM free MP4 file that can easily be transferred to other computers, memory sticks, mobile devices, or burned onto a DVD or Blu-Ray disc. The software works in real time so recording a 2 hour movie takes 2 hours. Once you have it set up, you can queue up whatever stream you’re watching and have PlayOn record it in the background. This feature was previously available separately as PlayLater. By itself this is pretty handy but upgrading to its plus service enables the recording feature in this software. PlayOn is a complete digital media manager and streamer which acts as a central hub for all your streaming content providers. The first is to use a software program like PlayOn. Netflix, Hulu, and any of the other streamers mentioned below are still subject to a few completely legal tricks. This does not mean that downloading content is illegal, but if a provider finds you are doing so, expect your service to get cancelled in no time flat. There is no official solution for offline viewing just yet, so we will stress that you tread lightly here. Before we get all excited though, Netflix would most likely make this feature only available in global regions where broadband access is inhibiting users from signing up.įor now, Netflix and most other video sites, make it explicitly clear that any attempt to download any of its content for offline viewing, is a violation of its terms of use.

However, during its most recent earnings call, CEO Reed Hastings hinted at a possible reversal in this position when he said they “would keep an open mind” regarding offline viewing. Downloaded items expire after a few days, with the term varying depending on the content.)įor years Netflix has categorically dismissed the idea of adding an offline viewing feature. In terms of data, downloading and streaming consume roughly the same amount, so we recommend sticking to Wi-Fi. Remember, 1000 megabytes equals 1 gigabyte, or 1GB. Expect a 2 hour standard definition movie to take up about 355 megabytes of capacity, with an HD version taking up about 700 megabytes. Downloads are available for viewing only through the app, and there is no official option for moving them to the desktop.ĭownload sizes vary, with standard definition set as the default, and high definition options available on some devices.

( Update : You can now officially watch Netflix offline! The option is limited to the Android and iOS apps, running on iOS 8 or Android 4.4.2 devices or later.

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