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I've been streaming from a questionable site which, amongst other things, limits you to the first 3 episodes of an older series, after that you have to pay.
I'm thinking of signing up for Netflix but I'm curious whether they limit the amount you stream (not download) per month - anyone have any experience?
CheGuevara
08-01-21, 11:51 AM
No limits. I think there might be a lower tier that limits the number of devices you can stream on simultaneously though.
maviczap
08-01-21, 12:02 PM
As above, no limits
I'm considering suspending my subscription, as I watch more on Amazon Prime these days, especially with the price increase.
Can't remember the last thing I watched on Netflix
Thanks.
As above, no limits
I'm considering suspending my subscription, as I watch more on Amazon Prime these days, especially with the price increase.
Can't remember the last thing I watched on Netflix
I'm watching Star Trek Discovery and waiting for Stranger Things, plus I watched Altered Carbon, Another Life, Beyond, Colony and even Lost in Space which were all on NF. Yes, I'm a SciFi nut. I started to watch The Umbrella Academy until my 3 episode limit was reached but I'm curious to see how it develops.
I avoid Amazon wherever possible which makes watching The Expanse tricky. The tv is on series 5 the books are getting book 9 (the last one) this year. It's finally got a name: "Leviathon Falls" (book 1 was Leviathon Wakes). Then there's A Discovery of Witches" series 2 which is on Sky...
ethariel
08-01-21, 12:36 PM
Yep as above, unlimited usage, but if you want 4k, it's premium subscription or bust.
Soon as the latest ST Discovery series is over I'm cancelling, a £2 increase in May 19, now another £2 increase this year - 20% on 2019 and another 17% now, that's taking the Pee.
Dave20046
08-01-21, 12:53 PM
Netflix has totally no tangible limits on usage, only number of devices that can connect simultaneously/download films/show or HD Quality. If it's just you get the cheaper package around £7.99 - if family/shared across the whole street get the £10 and each chip in 50p.
I had prime and found I watched little on there after initially watching what I wanted. Find I watch more on Netflix, admittedly often things I've seen before but as I pay for Netflix in place of a TV licence I can get them there rather than on 4OD or iplayer. I don't really dedicate much time to watching TV, just things I know I want to watch or have been recommended so Netflix over live suits me. Netflix used to do a free trial, get it and see if you'll make use.
Currently watching (that could be a thread in it's own right) The Queen's Gambit
I've had Netflix for several years. Use it almost every day. Some good stuff on it. Also, you can have several friends/family using your subscription, totally legit. At less than 50p a day its not going to break the bank.
SV650rules
08-01-21, 02:31 PM
I have netflix and Now TV ( Sky ) entertainment pass and lately watch Now TV much more than Netflix ( hardly watch 'proper TV at all ). Couple of years ago got a Now TV stick from Currys PC world for about £15 and it had a months free viewing of Entertainment and Movie passes. TV stick works on WiFi and plugs into HDMI port on pretty much any TV, easy to set up for me good value, best of Sky Arts, Sky Atlantic and HBO. Payments monthly - I have let Now TV passes lapse a couple of times for months and just sign into account when you fancy another look at what they are offering - so no contract involved.
i was sceptical at first but i aint candled my subscription. i would say amazon prime is a better deal but there is waaaaaayyyy to much advertising to paid channels and movies etc.etc.
btw just because you dont watch BBC does not mean that you dont need a tv licence. the tv licence is so you can receive a signal to your tv digital paid or otherwise. its basically if you have a tv that has any kind of receiver built in (this includes apps like bbc iplayer) then you need a licence. if everyone paid their licence fee the bbc would be a lot better.
maviczap
08-01-21, 04:37 PM
. if everyone paid their licence fee the bbc would be a lot better.
Not under the current creative management :-)
i was sceptical at first but i aint candled my subscription. i would say amazon prime is a better deal but there is waaaaaayyyy to much advertising to paid channels and movies etc.etc.
btw just because you dont watch BBC does not mean that you dont need a tv licence. the tv licence is so you can receive a signal to your tv digital paid or otherwise. its basically if you have a tv that has any kind of receiver built in (this includes apps like bbc iplayer) then you need a licence. if everyone paid their licence fee the bbc would be a lot better.
You need a TV license if you watch live TV. If you have a TV but do not use it for live content you do not need a TV license.
SV650rules
08-01-21, 05:23 PM
if everyone paid their licence fee the bbc would be a lot better.
BBC is spending loads of money ticking diversity boxes and being left wing. Their festive offering was very skimpy - the flagship being strictly come dancing LOL They are the purveyor of repeats, the home of spin, the Biased Broadcasting Company. They have become bloated and full of themselves and no longer broadcast news you can trust or programs their licence payers want to watch.
Dave20046
08-01-21, 05:32 PM
You need a TV license if you watch live TV. If you have a TV but do not use it for live content you do not need a TV license.
This is True, I believe they snuck in watching 'non-live' productions via iplayer in recent years too. If you watch live over the internet via 4OD , ITV etc. (i.e. not bbc) you need a licence too I think. It also includes radio, I've always had a 10gb media player in my car and have CD's at home but currently trialling Spottyfly.
Don't respond to the above warning re. licencing .
Kind regards HiJack police
Help. I believe my thread has been hijacked. I only asked about Netflix but we are now :offtopic:
Dave20046
08-01-21, 06:07 PM
Sorry, thought the consensus was do it, why haven't you done it, have you got it yet?
SV650rules
08-01-21, 06:13 PM
Help. I believe my thread has been hijacked. I only asked about Netflix but we are now :offtopic:
Threads on pretty much every forum meander a bit, which is good...
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/broadband-and-tv/netflix-hacks/
just checked and my mistake. they must have changed it recently. i watch a fair bit of iplayer but not live tv so licence still needed for me. i personally dont mind paying it.
Netflix i watch more of than Prime, but Netflix also has a smaller selection than prime. If you look through all the categories, nigh on 50% of them are the same film . . . .
I prefer the Netflix interface and usability vs Prime too.
Prime's interface is basic at best, and as Bibio pointed out there is a lot of stuff on there not included in your cost - you can filter these out which are subscription or rental based. Interface is not as slick, IMO, and it can be a bit glitchy too.
Although Prime video is 'free' for me as i only pay for it to get the better delivery from Amazon. Don't forget you also get access to Prime Music, Audible & e-books too. So it is a better spread across multiple channels if you want some variation/combine media to one supplier.
one of the things i dont like about netflix is the annoying 'preview' i have to mute the volume when i brows. it now also has a silly 'do you like this' thing when you pause... ermm i would not be watching it otherwise you morons..
you can turn off the preview when you are browsing through the selection
you can turn off the preview when you are browsing through the selection
thanks.. now done. you have to go into your profile and edit it in there only problem is that you need to do it via webapp and cant do it via tvapp. once set in webapp it auto does it to tv and all other devices.
you need to do it for all profiles.
shiftin_gear98
11-01-21, 02:48 PM
Basically I only ever really watch Netflix, I have Prime too. But don't tend to use it much, mainly pays for free delivery. Barely ever watch "normal" tv, as it's full of dire drivel these days.
I also have Disney+, I was thinking of cancelling this soon though as I've seen most of what I want too.
My boys are still working their way through the Marvel world though.
Seeker - Queens Gambit - is really good.
Currently watching Sex Education - now that's funny.
I must be the only one that watches the BBC. I like:
1) Would I lie to you?
2) Have I got News for you
3) QI
4) last week there was a documentary on the Immune System
5) Trust me, I'm a doctor
6) Dr Who
7) His Dark Materials
8 ) Top Gear
9) Horizon
10) Frankie Boyles New World Order
11) Mock the Week
I still use the Beeb for news (and local news) although I look at other sources too.
maviczap
11-01-21, 05:00 PM
I must be the only one that watches the BBC. I like:
1) Would I lie to you?
2) Have I got News for you
3) QI
4) last week there was a documentary on the Immune System
5) Trust me, I'm a doctor
6) Dr Who
7) His Dark Materials
8 ) Top Gear
9) Horizon
10) Frankie Boyles New World Order
11) Mock the Week
I still use the Beeb for news (and local news) although I look at other sources too.
I watch a fair bit on BBC, but mostly on Iplayer. I've given up on their news coverage now, its either C4 or sometimes ITV
CheGuevara
11-01-21, 05:19 PM
The Serpent on BBC - awesome (and creepy).
maviczap
11-01-21, 06:09 PM
The Serpent on BBC - awesome (and creepy).
It's on my to watch list
Dave20046
11-01-21, 10:24 PM
Have heard the Serpent is good, looking forward to next visiting someone's house with a TV licence and suggesting we watch it...suspiciously forcefully.
Aside from that Would I lie to you and His Dark Materials I may watch - but wouldn't pay a licence fee on the strength of just that.
Calix Lee
20-01-21, 05:54 AM
I have enjoyed watching Sweet Home and Alice in Borderland. I have that Lupin is a good series as well, so I am going to stream it this weekend.
muppet me only discovered that you can delete the children profile and create a user profile so you can have 5 profiles without restrictions.
i'm watching more netflix just now rather than amazon but it takes its turns month to month.
Dave20046
22-01-21, 09:52 AM
muppet me only discovered that you can delete the children profile and create a user profile so you can have 5 profiles without restrictions.
i'm watching more netflix just now rather than amazon but it takes its turns month to month.
I found I exhausted everything I wanted to watch on Amazon pretty quick/found the interface to frustrating to give anything else a try ...although this was about a year ago. I cancelled and stuck with Netflix.
Are we going to do a streaming program recommendation thread or what?:smt032
shiftin_gear98
22-01-21, 02:34 PM
Isn't that what this one has turned into.
Still watching Sex Education - Series two episode 5. Still funny.
Dave20046
22-01-21, 03:27 PM
Isn't that what this one has turned into.
Still watching Sex Education - Series two episode 5. Still funny.
Yeah that was great.
I'm watching Cobra Kai at the moment , double cheese but pretty watchable
shiftin_gear98
25-03-21, 01:21 PM
Have any of you watched The Midnight Gospel - now that's some crazy random ****.
SV650rules
26-03-21, 07:04 PM
Lots of motorbike and car stuff on Amazon prime, also a few series on canal boating.
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