Netflix is great for binging shows and films, but what do you do if you have slow internet, or no access to the web any? Well, you can actually download content straight from Netflix - its an excellent way to become around cyberspace issues.

Netflix allows users to download TV shows and movies via its app for iOS, Android and PC for offline viewing. Information technology isn't immediately obvious how to brand the most of the feature, so hither's our guide to downloading your favourite Netflix titles - including a workaround for the shows and films not included in the official download programme.

Smart Downloads, bachelor via the Netflix app for smartphones and PC, automatically deletes episodes of the serial you've watched and downloads the next ane, making watching your favourite series offline much easier.

If you are planning to download any shows, the file sizes are going to be quite large - we recommend doing this over Wi-Fi, so you lot don't consume up all your information.

Downloading content via the Netflix app

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Launch the Netflix app and select the Downloads tab. Ensure that Smart Downloads is turned on at the the top of the screen (if it is not, tap this and slide the toggle to enable it). Now tap 'Notice Something to Download'.

This is a shortcut to the 'Available for Download' section in the menu. You should encounter a huge selection of shows available to download, also equally some of the most popular movies.

Any show or motion-picture show that is available to download will accept the downward facing arrow symbol next to it, which you can meet in example below, to the right of the episode 'Hyde Park Corner'.

In one case you've found a show you're interested in and want to scout offline, possibly on your commute or on a long flight, select it so tap the Download icon side by side to the episode yous're subsequently. You will so see a blue progress bar along the bottom of the app. One time downloaded, you'll meet a blue icon next to that episode.

You can discover your downloaded shows by navigating to the menu and tapping My Downloads. Simply printing play and watch away. You can take up to 100 downloads on your device.

If you have plenty space on your phone or tablet and some time before yous'll be disconnected from the cyberspace, you might desire to download in higher video quality. To do so, go to the carte and scroll downward to App Settings. Nether Downloads, tap Download Video Quality and choose the option that suits yous.

Note that not all content from Netflix is available to download, sadly. This could be due to a number of factors including cost, popularity, availability and complications surrounding content rights. It may be that the show/moving-picture show is bachelor through some other provider for offline viewing, so bank check that out before you lot discount it completely.