Google Play Movies & TV
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| Stable release |
3.12.10
/ March 8, 2016 (Android) 2.2.8866 / February 10, 2016 (iOS) |
| Development status | Active |
| Operating system |
Android iOS Roku Web |
| Type | Digital distribution |
| Website |
play |
Google Play Movies & TV is an online video on demand service operated by Google. Movies and television shows can be viewed on the Google Play website or via the Google Play Movies & TV application, which is available for Chrome, Android, iOS, and Roku devices. Some titles are only available for rental or purchase, while others are available via both. Alternatively, users can download movies and TV shows for offline viewing and view them later using the mobile app.[1]
Suggestions for purchase are provided based on previous purchases. Films and television series are available at a maximum 1080p resolution. Streaming quality is based on internet connection speeds. When available, content is provided with Dolby 5.1 surround sound, with English subtitles also available.[2]
Access
Downloads are limited to five devices, and must be deleted to sync locally on an additional device after five device downloads.[3]
Formats
Compatibility
Google Play Movies & TV content is available on the following devices:[7]
- Chromecast[8]
- Roku
- Android TV
- LG Smart TV
- Samsung Smart TV
- 2016 and newer may simply use the Google Play Movies app
- 2015 and older can use the YouTube app and navigate to Library then Purchases
Availability
Google Play Movies & TV is available in 102 countries. TV shows are available only in Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, the United States and the United Kingdom.
Rentals
For television series and movie rentals, Google Play offers a 30-day interval for access. Once a user has started watching a video, the window to complete watching is limited to 48 hours.[3]
References
- ↑ "Offline Viewing on Your Android Device". Support.google.com. Retrieved 29 June 2012.
- ↑ "Google Play Movies & TV review". Retrieved 2015-09-30.
- 1 2 "Google Play vs. Amazon vs. iTunes Store: How the Content Stores Stack Up". Retrieved 2015-09-30.
- ↑ "is 480p considered HD". Retrieved 2016-02-11.
- ↑ "HD movie & TV show availability". Retrieved 2016-02-11.
- ↑ Wagoner, Ara (November 18, 2016). "4K movies start trickling into Google Play Movies ahead of official rollout". Android Central. Mobile Nations. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
- ↑ "Watch Google Play videos on your TV". support.google.com. Retrieved 2016-02-11.
- ↑ "Google Play Movies & TV - Android Apps on Google Play". play.google.com. Retrieved 2015-09-30.
