Amazon Prime Video: How to watch with VPN
Amazon Prime Video offers movies and TV from around the world. With ExpressVPN, you can secure your connection as you watch thousands of titles. Try risk-free!
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Watch Amazon Prime Video with a VPN in 3 easy steps
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Log in to Prime Video and watch movies and TV securely, without ISP throttling.
How a VPN works with Prime Video
VPN stands for virtual private network. Using one is a great way to encrypt your data and browse with peace of mind.
By using ultra-fast ExpressVPN with your U.S.-, UK-, or India-based Amazon Prime account, you’ll be able to stream thousands of titles securely and at top speeds.
And with ExpressVPN, you’ll have full access to 160 server locations around the world! Best of all, even if you’re using a server outside the U.S., the UK, or India, you’ll never have to worry about data logging.
If your internet service provider has a history of slowing down streaming services, you may even experience a speed boost from ExpressVPN. That’s because a VPN lets you unblock Prime Video throttling and watch without bandwidth restrictions!
Learn more about how a VPN can speed up your streaming video.
Fast VPN speeds for streaming Prime Video
Some internet service providers (ISPs) intentionally slow down your internet connection if they detect that you’re streaming or otherwise using a large amount of data. This is called throttling. ExpressVPN defeats throttling by shielding your online traffic from your ISP so that it’s unable to inspect your data usage.
ExpressVPN is one of the fastest VPNs available, thanks in part to our groundbreaking VPN protocol Lightway, which also lets you connect to ExpressVPN faster—often in just a fraction of a second—so you get protection when you need it.
What exactly is the Amazon Prime Video service?
Like Netflix, Prime Video, formerly known as Amazon Instant Video, is an on-demand streaming service that offers thousands of TV shows, movies, and original programs.
When you sign up for Amazon Prime, you have the option to stream thousands of free titles. Non-Prime members can also take advantage of Amazon’s growing library by signing up for the Prime Video standalone service.
ExpressVPN is a VPN service not intended to be used as a means of copyright circumvention. Please read the ExpressVPN Terms of Service and Amazon Prime Video Terms of Use for more details.
FAQ: How to watch Amazon Prime Video with a VPN
Does Amazon Prime work with a VPN?
ExpressVPN works seamlessly with Prime Video to deliver streaming content without sacrificing privacy, security, or video quality. To stream Prime Video content from the U.S. or UK, for instance, you will need a U.S. or UK-based address to create an Amazon Prime account in those countries, and a VPN then ensures you can stream securely.
If your ISP has been throttling your streaming video traffic, or your school or public Wi-Fi network has been blocking Amazon Prime Video, ExpressVPN will help you regain access.
Why can’t I watch Prime Video with my VPN?
Prime Video works best if you’re connected to a VPN server location close to you. For instance, if you are watching with a U.S. Amazon Prime account, connect to the U.S. server location closest to your actual location. If you’re already connected to the nearest VPN server location and are still having trouble, please contact Support.
Can I use Amazon Prime outside the U.S.?
Amazon Prime Video is available in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. To stream U.S. Prime Video content, however, you’ll need to have a U.S.-based Amazon Prime account, or sign up for Amazon’s month-to-month streaming service with a U.S. billing address. To watch UK content, you’ll need a UK-based account.
Does a VPN let me watch Amazon Prime Video for free?
No. To watch Prime Video, you’ll need to sign up for an Amazon Prime membership or to the standalone Prime Video service. ExpressVPN ensures you can watch Prime Video safely and at top speeds anywhere, including public Wi-Fi, without having to compromise your security or picture quality.
What devices can I watch Prime Video on?
Amazon Prime Video is available on a wide range of devices, including:
Smartphones and tablets, including iOS and Android
Computers, including Mac, Windows, and Linux
Smart TVs and TV box systems, including Apple TV, Android TV, and Fire TV Stick
Game consoles, including PlayStation and Xbox
ExpressVPN has easy-to-use apps for many of these devices and covers five devices simultaneously. But even if your device cannot install ExpressVPN directly, you can still enjoy full VPN benefits by connecting it to a router running ExpressVPN.
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Do I need an Amazon Prime membership to stream Prime Video?
No, but without one, you will need the standalone Prime Video subscription, which is available by monthly subscription. A year of standalone Prime Video, charged monthly, costs slightly less than a year of Prime membership, charged annually. Both services include thousands of free titles.
How do I add Amazon Prime Video Channels?
You can add on premium cable channels within your Prime Video subscription, which streamlines apps and can help consolidate payments so that everything shows up on a single bill. As an additional benefit Amazon often has free trials and discounted monthly bundles. Prime Video Channels are also a great option for cord-cutters since you only need to add (and pay for) the channels you’re interested in.
To add channels to your Prime Video account:
Sign in to your account
Browse the full list of channels on your computer, within the Amazon Prime Video app on your smart TV or mobile device, or on your Fire TV
Select the channel or channels you’re interested in
Follow the billing steps to confirm purchase
What are the channels on Amazon Prime?
Prime Video offers dozens of popular channels for movie lovers, sports fans, kids and families, and much more. Some of its top options include Showtime, Starz, Paramount+, PBS Kids, AMC+, Acorn, BritBox, Discovery+, and Shudder (horror and thrillers), alongside many others.
Will using a VPN affect my Prime Video quality?
In most cases, no. All VPNs have the potential to slow down your connection, but ExpressVPN is extremely fast, and the majority of users don’t experience any buffering issues.
In some cases, using a VPN to watch Prime Video can actually improve your video quality, especially if your internet service provider has been known to throttle bandwidth on streaming sites.
What else can I do with ExpressVPN?
ExpressVPN also works with a host of other streaming services, like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and Spotify. It’s also a fast and easy way to browse the internet both privately and securely.
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