Netflix services do not live only streaming currently. Amazon launched in Brazil in 2016 Amazon Prime Video, a competitor, which seems to have the potential to debunk or at least match the current market leader, Netflix.
And if you want to know a little more about this platform and maybe even become a subscriber, stay here. We brought important tips and information to help you, including an explained step by step on how to subscribe to Amazon Prime. Check it out:
What is Amazon Prime Video?
Amazon Prime Video is a streaming launched in 2006 in the United States still under the name of Amazon Unbox.
Streaming, if you are not already familiar with the term, it is an online distribution service for audio and video data. That is, you can watch series, movies and videos, in addition to listening to music all in a virtual way.
And that's exactly what Amazon Prime offers its customers, with a few other little things. We will tell you below, follow:
Why subscribe to Amazon Prime Video?
You may be wondering why you subscribe to Amazon Prime Video, especially if you already have another streaming service, like Netflix or cable TV, for example. Would it be more of the same? What are the advantages? So, write it down:
1. Price
One of the main reasons for subscribing to Amazon Prime is the price. This is also a factor that has led many people to migrate from Netflix to Amazon. That's because while Netflix charges monthly fees ranging from R $ 21.90 to R $ 45.90, Amazon has a single subscription price that is currently around R $ 9.90.
An affordable value for a large part of the population and which, when compared to the prices practiced by the market leader, becomes much more attractive.
2. Original and quality content
Like Netflix, Amazon Prime also offers original content on its platform. The difference between the two services is that Netflix has invested heavily in quantity, while Amazon has given priority to original content of great quality, both with regard to the script, as well as production and post production.
Among the original Amazon titles famous here in Brazil is the award-winning series Fleabag, winner of four Emmy Awards 2020(Best Comedy Series, Best Direction in a Comedy Series, Best Screenplay in a Comedy Series and Best Actress in a Comedy Series).
Other original platform titles that stand out are Modern Love, The Boys, and Marvelous Mrs Maisel, The Purge and Jack Ryan.
3. Varied catalog
In addition to the original content, Amazon Prime also offers its subscribers productions from other studios.
In Brazil, currently, Amazon Prime offers 330 series and 2286 films. In comparison, Netflix offers 1200 series and 2800 movies. However, some say that the Amazon catalog has higher quality options.
Another advantage of Amazon (and that Netflix lacks) is the display of titles that have just left the cinema. A good example is the long Captain Marvel that can now be watched directly from the platform.
Males, Cold Blooded Revenge, Five Steps from You, Hereditary, 22 Miles and Green Book are some more title options that just left the screen straight to the Amazon website.
Amazon has also entered into a partnership with Disney allowing the display of films and series such as The Lion King, Mary Poppins Returns, The Nutcracker and the Four Kingdoms, Toy Story 1, 2, 3 and 4, Zootopia, Moana and series like The Walking Dead, American Horror Story and How I Met Your Mother.
In addition to titles considered to be box office hits, Amazon Prime also stores treasures for cult cinema lovers. There you can watch independent films like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Perks of Being Invisible, Across The Universe, The Bright Side of Life and Drive.
Now, if you're the type who loves a classic and has no problem watching it multiple times, Amazon Prime also offers options. Among the titles we can mention Rosemary's Baby, The Godfather, Happiness Isn't Buying, Love at All, Truman's Show, Big Daddy, The Perfect Choice, School of Rock and Zumbilândia.
Among everyone's favorite series, Amazon brings keys and Fresh prince of Bel Air (with original voiceovers), as well as television programs like Masterchef, MTV on Holidays with the Ex and Family Battle.
4. Information for movie fans
Amazon Prime is also perfect for you who are always looking for the film's track, the names of the actors in the cast, among other details.
That's because the platform offers a service called X-Ray. With it, you can access all this information when viewing the movie. Did you play a cool song? Just pause the movie and select the X-Ray option to know the name of the artist and the song.
X-Ray also makes an interesting selection of the main scenes from the films and series, in case you want to watch any of them again.
5. Exclusive benefits
Amazon Prime goes beyond the service of streaming and offers some exclusive benefits for subscribers, which makes it even more advantageous.
One is free access to Prime Music, where the subscriber can listen to more than 2 million songs from different genres and artists from around the world without interruption or advertising.
Prime Reading is another benefit granted by the platform. In it, the subscriber has in hand hundreds of eBooks, newspapers and magazines.
For game fans there is Twitch Prime, a free online gaming platform linked to the Amazon Prime account.
Another great advantage is free shipping for purchases on the Amazon website. The benefit is granted to all states and has no limit on purchases.
6. How much does it cost to subscribe to Amazon Prime? And the form of payment?
As we already mentioned, Amazon Prime subscription is currently R $ 9.90 per month. And if you want to make your Amazon Prime subscription even cheaper, just opt for the annual plan. The platform offers a 25% discount for this payment method, that is, you pay R $ 89 per year or the equivalent of R $ 7.41 monthly.
Amazon, unlike Netflix, does not have differentiated plan packages, just this one.
But do not be discouraged thinking that for this reason the quality will be inferior, on the contrary. Amazon Prime subscription offers 4K quality image and HDR technology, not to mention 5.1 Dolby Digital sound.
Amazon Prime subscription charges can be made by credit card, debit card and bank slip.
The platform offers 30 days of free use, if you do not want to continue, just cancel before the end of the trial period
To subscribe to Amazon Prime you will need a valid email account or cell phone, as well as internet access, either via computer, cell phone, tablet or smartTV.
How to subscribe to Amazon Prime Video: step by step
The step by step to subscribe to Amazon Prime is very simple, check below:
- Access the Amazon Prime Video website through your internet browser.
- Click on the orange “Free 30 day trial” button
- On the next page, provide your email or mobile number and create a password.
- Enter your name and confirm the password. The system will automatically forward a confirmation number to your email or cell phone. Enter this code and click on “create Amazon account”.
- On the next screen that opens, you will be asked to enter your CPF number. After confirming the document, go to the payment information.
- On this screen, you must enter your credit or debit card bank details and personal information, such as address and telephone number. Don't worry, you won't be charged before the 30-day period.
- Confirm your account by clicking on the “Free 30 day trial” button.
Ready! Your Amazon Prime subscription has been created. You can access Amazon Prime through your computer, tablet or cell phone, and also through your SmartTV. Download the app and enjoy!
