What to Know

How to Stream Prime Shows and Movies on a Browser

You can use Prime Video to stream movies and television shows on a web browser. You need a device that can stream video, a broadband internet connection, and a compatible web browser. Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge are all compatible.

Here’s how to stream videos with Prime Video:

You can also stream movies and television shows through Prime Video using the Prime Video app. There are a few cosmetic changes from the web version and between devices, and there’s no preview window. You just tap the movie or show icon to go to its page. The Prime banner isn’t blue in the app, but there is a banner.

Scroll movies and shows. The Prime banner in the upper-left corner of each show indicates the show is included free without ads. The Ads banner indicates the show is free, but includes ads.

Hover the mouse or cursor over any movie or show to open an information box containing a synopsis, rating, and short video preview.

Select Play to start watching immediately, or tap an icon to see a trailer or add your choice to a watchlist.

Tap anywhere else in the information box to go to the full page for the movie or show in Prime Video.

This is how the Prime Video app looks on an iPad:

Here’s where you can get the free Prime Video app:

  • Android: Prime Video on the Google Play Store
  • iOS: Prime Video on the App Store
  • Roku: Prime Video Roku Channel
  • Xbox One: Prime Video on the Microsoft Store.
  • Fire: Prime Video is included by default on Kindle Fire and Fire TV devices.

What Are Prime Video Channels?

Go to amazon.com/Prime-Video in a browser to see all available categories, movies and TV shows that are available.

You can watch a limited amount of live television on Prime Video, including sporting events and live music concerts. Look for them on the Live and Upcoming row of the Prime Video home screen.

Prime Video isn’t suitable as a cable replacement for cord-cutters because it doesn’t have live television. Services like Sling TV, YouTube TV, and Hulu With Live TV include live feeds from the major networks and cable channels in addition to on-demand content.

Go to the series page > select the season number > Buy Season and confirm the purchase. Click or tap More purchase options to choose between multiple formats, such as high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD), or purchase an individual episode.

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