Amazon Prime Video

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Amazon Prime Video is an Internet video on demand service that is developed, owned, and operated by Amazon. It offers television shows and films for rent or purchase and as part of Amazon's Prime subscription.

History

Amazon Prime Video was launched on September 7, 2006, as Amazon Unbox in the United States. In 2008, it was rebranded as Amazon Video on Demand. In 2011, it was rebranded again as Amazon Instant Video. The service was finally rebranded as Amazon Prime Video in 2015.

Features

Amazon Prime Video offers a wide range of features, including:

• Streaming of movies and TV shows
• Download options for offline viewing
• 4K and HDR streaming
• Amazon Originals - exclusive content produced by Amazon Studios
• X-Ray - provides information about the actors, music, and trivia related to the content being watched

Content

Amazon Prime Video provides a vast library of content, including:

• Movies
• Television shows
• Documentaries
• Amazon Originals

Availability

Amazon Prime Video is available worldwide, with the exception of a few countries. The service is accessible through various devices, including:

• Smart TVs
• Streaming media players
• Game consoles
• Mobile devices
• Web browsers

Subscription

Amazon Prime Video is available as part of the Amazon Prime subscription, which also includes benefits such as free shipping on Amazon purchases, access to Amazon Music, and more. It is also available as a standalone subscription.

Related Pages

• Amazon (company)
• Amazon Prime
• Amazon Studios
• Streaming media
• Video on demand

See Also

• Netflix
• Hulu
• Disney+
• HBO Max