How do I add shows to your watchlist?

When you see a movie or show you want to watch later, tap the + button on its thumbnail or open the show and tap "Add to Watchlist." Find your Watchlist by tapping "My Stuff" at the bottom of the app. Your Watchlist syncs across all your devices.

How do I download shows for offline viewing?

Find a show or movie you want to download. Look for the download icon (a downward arrow). Tap it to start the download. You can choose video quality — lower quality uses less storage space. Find downloaded content under "My Stuff → Downloads." You can watch downloads without any internet connection, perfect for travel.

How do I use x-ray for actor and music info?

While watching anything on Prime Video, tap the screen once. A bar appears at the top showing the actors currently on screen. Tap "X-Ray" for full details — every actor in the scene, background music, trivia. This is great for when you recognize an actor but cannot remember their name.

How do I set up profiles for each family member?

Open the Prime Video app and tap the profile icon (top right). Tap "Add new profile." Give it a name and choose whether it is a Kids profile (which restricts mature content). Each profile has its own watchlist, viewing history, and recommendations. Family members can switch profiles by tapping their icon.

How do I browse free channels and add-ons?

On the home screen, scroll down to find "Channels" or look for banners advertising "Try [Channel Name] free." These are premium networks that you can subscribe to and cancel directly through Prime Video. Many offer 7-day free trials. Cancel any time from Manage Prime Video Channels at amazon.com.

How do I adjust subtitles and audio?

While watching, tap the screen and look for the speech bubble icon (subtitles) or the audio track icon. You can turn subtitles on or off, change the subtitle language, adjust the text size, and switch between audio tracks (like English or Spanish dubbing) for many shows and movies.

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Amazon Prime Video is one of the most feature-rich streaming services available, and it comes free with an Amazon Prime membership. But many people use it like a simple video player and miss out on some genuinely useful features.

X-Ray is one of Prime Video's standout features — tap the screen while watching anything and you see real-time information about the actors in that scene, the music playing in the background, and trivia about the show or movie. It pulls from IMDb (which Amazon owns) and is often more detailed than anything you'd find from a quick Google search.

Prime Video also has a Watchlist — your personal queue of movies and shows you want to watch later. Any time you see something interesting while browsing, add it to your Watchlist so you can find it again easily.

Prime Video includes more than just the core Prime library. Many premium channels (like Paramount+, AMC+, or Starz) are available as add-ons right inside the app — some can be tried free for a week and then cancelled if you do not like them.

Multiple profiles let each family member have their own watchlist and viewing history. This prevents one person's binge-watching from messing up another person's recommendations.

Getting the Most Out of Amazon Prime Video

Add Shows to Your Watchlist

Download Shows for Offline Viewing

Use X-Ray for Actor and Music Info

Set Up Profiles for Each Family Member

Browse Free Channels and Add-Ons

Adjust Subtitles and Audio

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