Is Amazon Prime Video Right for You?

Amazon Prime Video is a streaming service with a growing library of original content, movies, and TV shows included free with a standalone Amazon Prime Video subscription or an Amazon Prime account. Amazon also has a sizable catalog of movies and TV shows available for purchase or rental. Unlike many streaming services Amazon offers limited 4K content and in-theater releases as part of their Cinema service.

How much does Amazon Prime Video cost?

Currently, there are two tier options to access Amazon Prime Video content. Both tiers give you access to the same content, are ad-free, and offer a 30-day free trial.

Prime Video – Currently offered for $8.99/mo. This is a standalone service that only includes access to Amazon's streaming video library.
Amazon Prime – Currently offered for $12.99/mo. This option includes a full list of services available such as Prime Video, free two-day shipping

What do you get with Amazon Prime Video?

The plans mentioned above offer the same content. Below we’ll run through some highlights of the huge library:

TV shows from major channels such as Chuck, Burn Notice, Hannibal, Mr. Robot, and The Americans.
Original Series such as Bosch, Good Omens, Homecoming, Hunters, Jack Ryan, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Boys, Upload, Utopia, and more.
Original Movies such as Honey Boy, Manchester by the Sea, The Aeronauts, The Big Sick, The Report, and more.
Original Documentaries include Generation Wealth, Time, One Child Nation, and Gimme Danger.
Sports – Amazon will host NFL games on Thursday nights at no cost and offers the ability to subscribe to sport channels like MLB.TV, NBA League Pass, and PGA Tour Live.

What do you need to get Amazon Prime Video?

Once a tier has been chosen you have a list of supported devices to choose from. Start streaming with smart TVs from Sony, Samsung, LG, and many more. If you don’t have a smart TV try streaming devices like Fire TV, Fire TV Stick, Echo, Set Top Boxes, and Blu-Ray players with the Prime Video App. For gamers, you can stream on current and some past console generations such as the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. If being on the go is more your style, you can download the Prime Video App on most compatible Android and iOS devices.

How does Amazon Prime Video compare?

See how Amazon Prime Video compares to the top streaming services with SmartMove's Streaming Service Comparison Table here!

Amazon Prime Frequently Asked Questions

Does Amazon Prime include Prime Video?

Yes, for $12.99 it is included at no additional cost along with other perks and services.

Can you share Amazon Prime Video?

Yes, you can have up to six user profiles and stream on up to three devices at the same time.

How do I cancel Amazon Prime Video?

If you have the standalone service you can cancel here.