How to download titles to watch offline
You can watch TV shows and movies offline at any time by downloading them from the Netflix app. Learn more about finding, downloading, and watching downloaded TV shows and movies below.
To download TV shows or movies you'll need one of these devices with the latest version of the Netflix app installed:
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Android phone or tablet
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iPhone or iPad
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Amazon Fire tablet
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Google Chromebook (with Google Play Store installed)
Find a TV show or movie
Find a TV show or movie and look for the Downloads icon , or filter by what is available for download.
Download a TV show or movie
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Open the Netflix app.
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Browse all TV shows and movies available for download:
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iPhone, iPad, Android, or Fire devices: Tap Downloads > See What You Can Download
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Chromebook: Click Downloads > Find More to Download
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Select a TV show or movie you want to download onto your device.
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For movies, click Download .
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For TV shows, click the download button next to each episode you want to download.
Note:Android devices and Fire tablets also have a Download Season button.
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To save on data usage, we recommend being connected to Wi-Fi while downloading.
Ad-free plans can have up to 100 active downloads at a time per device based on the number of devices included in your Netflix plan.
Ad-supported plans are limited to 15 total downloads per device per calendar month.
If you cancel your account, downloads on your device will be deleted. If you restart your membership, you'll need to download them again.
Watch downloaded TV shows and movies
To access and watch the downloads offline, follow the steps below.
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Open the Netflix app.
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Tap Downloads .
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Find the download you want to watch, then select Play .
Downloaded TV shows and movies are available on the device that was used to download them and you can view them from any of your Netflix profiles.
Downloads will expire after a period of time, and some have a limit on how many times they can be downloaded per year. Once you’re done watching, delete downloads from your device to free up space.
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