How to download Netflix Movies to Watch Offline on mobile

Did you know you can download movies and shows on Netflix and watch them later on your mobile devices while you are offline? Netflix offers the ability to download select movies and TV shows for offline viewing on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets and in this guide, we will show you how to achieve it.

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How to download Netflix shows offline on mobile

Here is a step-by-step guide to assist you in downloading Netflix movies or Shows and Watch Offline on your desired mobile device:

1. Check Device Compatibility

First, ensure that your device supports downloading content from Netflix. Offline downloads are supported on devices running iOS 9.0 or later for Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch) and Android 4.4.2 or later for Android devices (phones and tablets). So, be sure that your device has these requirements before proceeding. You can also consider updating your operating system to newer versions.

2. Sign in and browse content

Once you are sure you have the requirements for downloading movies on Netflix, proceed to sig in with your password and email into your updated version of Netflix application. If it’s not updated, you can check for updates in the App Store (for iOS devices) or Google Play Store (for Android devices) and download any available updates for the Netflix app.

Once you are in, you can navigate through the Netflix library and find the movie or TV show you want to download for offline viewing on mobile. However, note that not all titles are available for download due to licensing agreements, but many popular ones are.

3. Start downloading content for offline view

Once you’ve selected a title, look for the download icon   next to the title or episode description. Tap on the download icon to initiate the download process. For TV shows, you may need to select the specific episode(s) you want to download.

• iPhone, iPad, Android, or Fire devices: Tap My Netflix  > Downloads  > See What You Can Download
• Windows computer: From the left, click More  > My Downloads > Find Something to Download
• Chromebook: Click Downloads > Find More to Download

Depending on the size of the content and the speed of your internet connection, the download may take some time to complete. You can monitor the download progress in the “Downloads” section of the Netflix app.

4. Access your downloaded content to watch offline

Once the download is complete, you can access your downloaded content by navigating to the “Downloads” section of the Netflix app. This section typically contains a list of all the titles you’ve downloaded for offline viewing.

• iPhone, iPad, Android, or Fire devices: Tap My Netflix  > Downloads  
• Windows computer: From the left, click More  > My Downloads
• Chromebook: Click Downloads

When you’re ready to watch your downloaded content, simply tap on the title you want to watch from the “Downloads” section. You can watch downloaded content offline without needing an internet connection.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can easily download Netflix movies and TV shows for offline viewing on your mobile device, allowing you to watch your favorite content even when you’re offline or without an internet connection.

You can manage your downloaded content by going to the “Downloads” section of the Netflix app and selecting the “Edit” or “Manage Downloads” option. From there, you can delete individual downloads or clear your entire download history to free up storage space on your device.

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