While the library of downloaded content on Netflix is extensive, there are limits in place that all account holders should be aware of…
How Many Netflix Downloads Are Allowed Per Device?
Once you have learned how to download movies on your iPad or iPhone, you may be wondering how many titles you can download to your device.
According to the Netflix Help Center, the limit is 100 per user and 100 per device. The number will depend on the memory capacity of your device, with each download taking up space. Downloaded content is stored on the internal storage of the device being used until it is deleted.
While Netflix boasts that each user can have up to 100 titles downloaded at a time, the streaming service limits how long you will have this content stored for offline use. Titles will remain on your device for varying amounts of time, dependent on licensing agreements.
Some titles will automatically delete from your downloads page once 48 hours have passed after you first hit Play on the content. And not all titles on Netflix will be available for download due to studio limitations.
Additionally, some titles may only be available to download a finite number of times within one year by each user. In which case, you’ll be stuck streaming it instead.
How Many Netflix Download Devices Are Allowed Per Account?
The different Netflix plans allow for a different number of download devices.
The Basic plan allows for downloads to one device, and is priced at $9. 99/month. The Standard plan allows for downloads to two devices, and is priced at $15. 49/month. The Premium plan allows for downloads to four devices, and is priced at $19. 99/month.
How to Make Room for More Netflix Downloads
A common error sees users told they do not have enough storage space to download more content. To fix this, you must delete other titles to free up space on your device.
To delete specific content from a device, select the content you wish to delete. When the movie or show pops up, select the Delete Download button at the bottom of the page.
Another common error you may encounter is “you have downloads on too many devices.” Which means you have breached Netflix’s limit for your account type. To fix this, you must again delete some existing downloads from the device.
This can be done either through that device manually by episode or film, or you can delete all content on a device at once through your Netflix account.
To delete all content from a device at once, visit the Manage Devices page of your Netflix account.
You can delete an entire device’s downloads by selecting the Remove Device icon associated with the device you wish to delete. Doing so will remotely delete all the downloaded content from that device immediately and free up a spot for a new download device.
You can also use the Manage Download Devices page to determine what content is downloaded on which device. To do so, select the Show Downloads icon below the device you wish to view.
Watch Your Netflix Favorites Offline With Downloads
Downloading content from Netflix is a good idea for anyone who travels frequently or who finds themselves without a reliable internet connection. While space is limited, downloads from Netflix can still provide hours of entertainment as and when needed.
