Amazon Video Devices & Features
Compatible Amazon Video devices and the features available on each device.
Computers (Website Streaming)
| Computers (PC & Mac) |
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To watch Amazon Video on your computer, we recommend using a web browser that supports our HTML5 player (Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer 11+, Microsoft Edge, and Opera). For information about system requirements and supported browsers, go to System Requirements for Watching Amazon Video on Your Computer.
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Streaming Video Quality: SD, HD
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Download Videos: No
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Purchase Videos: Yes
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Parental Controls: Yes
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Closed Captions: Yes
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Watchlist: Yes
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Auto Play: Yes
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5.1 Audio: No
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Live Streaming (video subscriptions) : Yes, for selected video subscriptions on browsers that support our HTML5 player (Chrome, Firefox, IE 11+, Microsoft Edge, and Opera).
Note:
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To stream video in High Definition (HD), your computer, display device, and connectors must meet content protection (HDCP) requirements. To learn more, go to About Content Protection.
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Live streaming is only available with selected video subscriptions. For more information, go to Watching Video Subscriptions
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Amazon Fire TV & Fire TV Stick
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Streaming Video Quality: SD, HD, Ultra HD (Amazon Fire TV 2nd Generation)
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Download Videos: No
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Purchase Videos: Yes
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Parental Controls: Yes (see note below)
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Closed Captions: Yes
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Watchlist: Yes
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Auto Play: Yes (Next Up and Recommended titles)
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5.1 Audio: Yes
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Live Streaming (video subscriptions) : Yes, for selected video subscriptions
Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick Help pages
Note: Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick have parental controls you can manage directly on the device instead of through your Amazon Video settings. To learn more, go to Set Parental Controls.
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Fire Devices
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Streaming Video Quality: SD, HD
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Download Videos: Yes, in HD
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Purchase Videos: Yes
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Parental Controls: Yes
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Closed Captions: Yes
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Watchlist: Yes
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Auto Play: No
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5.1 Audio: Yes
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Live Streaming (video subscriptions) : No
Fire phone Help pages
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| Fire Tablets |
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Kindle Fire HD, Kindle Fire HDX, Fire HD & Fire HDX models
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Streaming Video Quality: SD, HD
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Download Videos: Yes, in HD
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Purchase Videos: Yes
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Parental Controls: Yes (see note below)
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Closed Captions: Yes
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Watchlist: Yes
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Auto Play: Yes (Next Up and Recommended titles)
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5.1 Audio: Yes
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Live Streaming (video subscriptions) : No
Fire tablet Help pages
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| Kindle Fire 2nd Generation |
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Streaming Video Quality: SD
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Download Videos: Yes, in SD
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Purchase Videos: Yes
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Parental Controls: Yes (see note below)
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Closed Captions: Yes
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Watchlist: Yes
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Auto Play: Yes (Next Up and Recommended titles)
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5.1 Audio: No
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Live Streaming (video subscriptions) : No
Kindle Fire 2nd Generation Help pages
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| Kindle Fire 1st Generation |
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Streaming Video Quality: SD
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Download Videos: Yes, in SD
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Purchase Videos: Yes
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Parental Controls: Yes (see note below)
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Closed Captions: No
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Watchlist: Yes
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Auto Play: No
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5.1 Audio: No
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Live Streaming (video subscriptions) : No
Kindle Fire 1st Generation Help pages
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Note: Fire phone, Fire tablets, and Kindle Fire have parental controls you can manage directly on the device instead of through your Amazon Video settings. To learn more, go to Set Parental Controls.
iOS Devices
| iPad, iPhone & iPod touch |
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Streaming Video Quality: SD, HD
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Download Videos: Yes, in SD
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Purchase Videos: No
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Parental Controls: Yes
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Closed Captions: Yes
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Watchlist: Yes
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Auto Play: Yes (Next Up and Recommended titles)
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5.1 Audio: No
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Live Streaming (video subscriptions) : No
Device Support Website: Apple Support
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Android Devices
| Android Phones & Tablets |
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We recommend using the Amazon Video app for Android phones and tablets. For installation instructions, open our Get Android Video page directly on your Android device.
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Streaming Video Quality: SD
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Download Videos: Yes
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Purchase Videos: Yes
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Parental Controls: Yes
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Closed Captions: Yes
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Watchlist: Yes
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Auto Play: Yes (Next Up and Recommended titles)
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5.1 Audio: No
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Live Streaming (video subscriptions) : No
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Game Consoles
| PlayStation |
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PlayStation 3 (PS3) & PlayStation 4 (PS4) consoles
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Streaming Video Quality: SD, HD
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Download Videos: No
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Purchase Videos: Yes
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Parental Controls: Yes
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Closed Captions: Yes
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Watchlist: Yes
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Auto Play: Yes (Next Up and Recommended titles)
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5.1 Audio: Yes
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Live Streaming (video subscriptions) : No
Device Support Website: Playstation Knowledge Center
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| Xbox |
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Xbox 360 & Xbox One consoles
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Streaming Video Quality: SD, HD
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Download Videos: No
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Purchase Videos: No
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Parental Controls: Must set on device
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Closed Captions: Yes
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Watchlist: Yes
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Auto Play: Yes, for Xbox One
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5.1 Audio: Yes
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Live Streaming (video subscriptions) : No
Device Support Website: Xbox Support
Note: For more information about setting Parental Controls for Xbox, go to Set Parental Controls.
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| Nintendo Wii |
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Wii & Wii U consoles
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Streaming Video Quality: HD for Wii U, SD for Wii
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Download Videos: No
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Purchase Videos: Yes
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Parental Controls: Yes
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Closed Captions: Yes
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Watchlist: Yes
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Auto Play: No
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5.1 Audio: No
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Live Streaming (video subscriptions) : No
Device Support Website: Nintendo Wii website
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TVs & Blu-ray Players
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HD, 4K Ultra HD & Android TV models
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Streaming Video Quality: SD, HD, UHD for compatible Ultra HD TVs (2014 or newer models), HDR for 2015 ‘Triluminos’ 4K TVs (x850c, x900c, x910c, x930c, and x940c)
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Download Videos: No
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Purchase Videos: Yes
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Parental Controls: Yes
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Closed Captions: Yes, on 2013/2014 or newer models
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Watchlist: Yes
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Auto Play: Yes
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5.1 Audio: No
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Live Streaming (video subscriptions) : No
Device Support Website: Sony Internet Video FAQ or Sony Support
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| Samsung |
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Streaming Video Quality: SD, HD, UHD for Ultra HD TVs (2014 or newer models), HDR for SUHD TVs (JS8500, JS9000, JS9100, and JS9500 series)
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Download Videos: No
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Purchase Videos: Yes
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Parental Controls: Yes, on 2012 or newer models
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Closed Captions: Yes, on 2012 or newer models
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Watchlist: Yes, 2012 or newer models
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Auto Play: Yes
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5.1 Audio: Yes
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Live Streaming (video subscriptions) : No
Device Support Website: Samsung Support
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| Panasonic |
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Streaming Video Quality: SD, HD
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Download Videos: No
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Purchase Videos: Yes
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Parental Controls: Yes
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Closed Captions: Yes
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Watchlist: Yes
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Auto Play: Yes
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5.1 Audio: No
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Live Streaming (video subscriptions) : No
Device Support Website: Panasonic Support
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| LG |
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Streaming Video Quality: SD, HD, UHD for Ultra HD TVs (2014 or newer models),
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Download Videos: No
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Purchase Videos: Yes
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Parental Controls: Yes, on 2012 or newer models
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Closed Captions: Yes, on 2012 or newer models
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Watchlist: Yes, on 2012 or newer models
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Auto Play: Yes
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5.1 Audio: Yes
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Live Streaming (video subscriptions) : No
Device Support Website: LG Support
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| Vizio (2014 or later models) |
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Streaming Video Quality: SD, HD, UHD for Ultra HD TVs
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Download Videos: No
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Purchase Videos: Yes
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Parental Controls: Yes
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Closed Captions: Yes
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Watchlist: Yes
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Auto Play: Yes
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5.1 Audio: Yes
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Live Streaming (video subscriptions) : No
Device Support Website: Vizio Product Support
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| Vizio (previous models) |
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Vizio TVs and Blu-ray models from 2013 or earlier
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Streaming Video Quality: SD, HD
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Download Videos: No
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Purchase Videos: Yes
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Parental Controls: No
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Closed Captions: No
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Watchlist: No
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Auto Play: No
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5.1 Audio: No
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Live Streaming (video subscriptions) : No
Device Support Website: Vizio Product Support
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| Hisense (2015 55" Full HD TV) |
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Streaming Video Quality: HD
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Download Videos: No
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Purchase Videos: Yes
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Parental Controls: Yes
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Closed Captions: Yes
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Watchlist: Yes
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Auto Play: Yes
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5.1 Audio: Yes
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Live Streaming (video subscriptions) : No
Device Support Website: http://www.hisense-usa.com/contact/
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Set-top Boxes & Streaming Media Players
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Streaming Video Quality: SD, HD for most models (see note below), Ultra HD (Roku 4)
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Download Videos: No
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Purchase Videos: Yes
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Parental Controls: Yes
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Closed Captions: Yes
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Watchlist: Yes
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Auto Play: Yes (Next Up and Recommended titles); not available on Roku 2 XS
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5.1 Audio: Yes
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Live Streaming (video subscriptions) : No
Device Support Website: Roku Support
Note: While videos are available in HD on most Roku models and Ultra HD on Roku 4, some models only support Standard Definition (SD) content. Please refer to your owner's manual for more information.
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| TiVo |
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Streaming Video Quality: HD for Premiere, Roamio, Mini models; SD for previous series
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Download Videos: No
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Purchase Videos: Yes
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Parental Controls: Yes for Premiere, Roamio, and Mini models; not available for previous series
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Closed Captions: Yes for Premiere, Roamio, and Mini models; not available for previous series
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Watchlist: Yes for Premiere, Roamio, and Mini models; not available for previous series
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Auto Play: Yes
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5.1 Audio: Yes
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Live Streaming (video subscriptions) : No
Device Support Website: TiVo Support
Note: Amazon Video is no longer available on TiVo Series 2, HD, HD XL, 160, 320, and Premiere models issued by a cable or satellite provider. For more information, go to About Watching Videos on Your TiVo .
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