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This page will guide you through installing the Amazon Instant Video app on your Android device.
While previously restrictive, Amazon today provides a very flexible way to watch videos from their online library on your Android phone or tablet.
There are 2 main ways to watch Amazon Video on your Android device:
- Method 1: Download the Amazon Video app and start streaming video from Amazon.com.
(Recommended for those that already have an existing Video library)
- Method 2: Download the Amazon Video app, as well as the Amazon shopping app to start browsing or streaming videos from the Amazon shopping app instead.
(Recommended for those that are searching for new videos as you can buy/rent them directly from the shopping app)
The difference between the two methods listed above is that the second method allows you to quickly browse video titles in the Amazon shopping app, whereas the first option requires you to open the Amazon.com website every time you try to watch a video as you'll need to browse the available titles from Amazon's website directly.
Note: We recommend that you follow the second method as the experience is much smoother when accessing the Amazon Video service.
If you haven't already done so, you'll need to have the Amazon App Store installed on your Android device first before installing the Amazon Video app. You may refer to the guide below for further instructions:
Amazon App Store Installation Guide for Android
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To install the Amazon Instant Video app on your Android device, follow the steps below.
Step 1: Get Started
Open the Amazon App Store and in the search bar, enter Amazon video.
Once the results appear on screen, tap on Prime Instant Video to continue to the download screen.
Step 2: Install Amazon Video App
Tap on Install to download and install the Amazon Video app to your Android device.
Once the installation begins, tap on Next to continue.
Once the installation is successful, you can find the app on your home screen as a shortcut, or in your app drawer menu.
Note: At this point, you can choose to get started straight away on the Amazon Instant Video app with Method 1 or continue with completing the Amazon experience with Method 2 (Amazon Video + Shopping App).
If you prefer to just get started straight away with the Amazon Instant Video app, follow the instructions in Step 3(a):
Step 3(a): Method 1 (Using Amazon Video App Only)
When you first launch the Amazon Video app, tap the Continue to Amazon Instant Video button in the pop up menu that appears.
Congratulations! You have now installed the Amazon Instant Video app on your Android device.
As an example, you will always be greeted with the screen below when accessing the Amazon video app (without installing the Amazon shopping app).
Note: There's no need to continue with Steps 4 & 5 in this guide unless you have chosen to install via Method 2 (Amazon Shopping + Video app).
Step 3(b): Method 2 (Using Amazon Shopping + Video App)
If you'd like the full Amazon experience, we highly recommend you to install the Amazon Shopping app as well. Kindly follow the steps below to complete the experience with the Amazon Shopping app.
When you first launch the Amazon Video app, tap the Get the Amazon app for Android button in the pop up menu that appears.
You will be greeted with instructions on downloading the app to your phone or tablet.
You may read through their basic guide first and when you're ready, tap the Download the Amazon app button to proceed.
Step 4: Install Amazon Shopping App
You will be directed to the Amazon App Store to download the Amazon Shopping app.
Tap on Install to download and install the Amazon Shopping app to your Android device.
Once the installation begins, tap on Next to continue.
Step 5: Using Amazon Shopping & Video Apps
Congratulations! You have now installed the Amazon Shopping app on your Android device too.
There are two ways in which you could be using the Amazon apps.
1. You could browse the Shopping app and select any video from Amazon's library to watch. You'll seamlessly switch to the Amazon Instant Video app to begin the stream.
2. Alternatively, you could also browse videos from the Instant Video app and select any video from Amazon's library to watch. You'll seamlessly switch to the Amazon Shopping app if you need to buy/rent them.
What Else Can Amazon Apps Do?
Additionally, part of the convenience the app brings is that you can easily switch to different Amazon regions from within the app itself.
For example, if you're currently on the USA Amazon page, all you need to do is open the side menu by tapping the icon on the top left hand side of the app, scroll down to Change Country and select the country you wish to switch to.
This should allow you to see Amazon's shop and video offerings in that other country, however you will still need an Amazon account in that country to purchase or download them.
If you're interested to switch your Amazon Account region to another, kindly follow the guide below:
Switching Amazon Account Region
Note: If you have Amazon Prime USA, you will need to subscribe to Amazon Prime UK should you choose to switch to that region to watch any UK Amazon Prime content.
*Amazon Prime is not transferable between countries.
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