how to use the main functions

Amazon Prime Video Brasil: how to use the main functions

Amazon Prime Video Brasil is Netflix’s main rival in the area of ​​streaming movies and series. The platform, available on the web and in an application for iPhone (iOS) and Android, has a vast catalog of famous titles and exclusive productions from Amazon. Free for 7 days, Prime Video has a promotional price of R $ 7.90 in the first six months. Then, the monthly fee goes to the normal amount of R $ 14.90. The subscription can be canceled at any time, before or after the trial period.

On the service platform, there are very practical features, such as a personal list of contents, a production technical file and the option to reproduce scenes with a soundtrack. The following tutorial teaches you how to use these and other features of the Amazon Prime Video Brasil web version.

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1 of 15 Tutorial shows how to use the basic functions of the Amazon Prime Video service – Photo: Disclosure / Amazon

Tutorial shows how to use the basic functions of the Amazon Prime Video service – Photo: Disclosure / Amazon

Creating a service account

Step 1. Access the service’s website and click on the option «Start your free trial»;

2 of 15 Option to start the free trial on Amazon Prime Video – Photo: Playback / Marvin Costa

Option to start the free trial on Amazon Prime Video – Photo: Reproduction / Marvin Costa

Step 2. Use an Amazon account to log in to Prime Video;

3 of 15 You must have an Amazon account to log into the Amazon Prime Video service – Photo: Reproduction / Marvin Costa

You must have an Amazon account to log into the Amazon Prime Video service – Photo: Playback / Marvin Costa

Step 3. The page will display your credit card details for the Amazon account, and the option beside it selected. To choose another form of payment to use Amazon Prime Video, choose «add a credit card» in the «More payment options» section. Otherwise, just click «Continue»;

4 of 15 Choose another payment method for Amazon Prime Video or select your Amazon account details – Photo: Reproduction / Marvin Costa

Choose another payment method for Amazon Prime Video or select your Amazon account details – Photo: Reproduction / Marvin Costa

The service’s initial screen allows you to filter the suggestions in «Series» or «Movies». Click on the filter of your choice to activate it.

5 of 15 Title suggestion filter options on the Amazon Prime Video home screen – Photo: Playback / Marvin Costa

Title suggestion filter options on the Amazon Prime Video home screen – Photo: Playback / Marvin Costa

Step 1. When resting the mouse pointer on the cover of a title, a brief synopsis of the work is displayed. In the same frame, you can play the content or add it to your personal list. To see more options, click on the cover of the film or series;

6 of 15 Quick options for an Amazon Prime Video title – Photo: Playback / Marvin Costa

Quick options for an Amazon Prime Video title – Photo: Playback / Marvin Costa

Step 2. The production screen displays information about available cast, genre, subtitles and voiceovers. To watch the title, click on the blue video playback icon;

7 of 15 On Amazon Prime Video, the blue play icon indicates title playback – Photo: Reproduction / Marvin Costa

On Amazon Prime Video, the blue play icon indicates title playback – Photo: Reproduction / Marvin Costa

Step 3. The player screen displays options in the upper right corner of the screen. There, you can modify or add subtitles, access settings, increase the volume and activate full screen mode. To see more options, click on «Options»;

8 of 15 Amazon Prime Video player settings – Photo: Playback / Marvin Costa

Amazon Prime Video player settings – Photo: Playback / Marvin Costa

Step 4. The options reveal the choice of video quality. Note that each option displays the amount of data consumed per hour. You can use this information to configure the video according to your internet plan;

9 of 15 Amazon Prime Video reports the amount of data consumed per hour by streaming – Photo: Reproduction / Marvin Costa

Amazon Prime Video reports the amount of data consumed per hour by streaming – Photo: Reproduction / Marvin Costa

Step 5. Still in the player, there is the option «See all» in the upper left corner of the screen;

10 of 15 Amazon Prime Video service «See all» – Photo: Reproduction / Marvin Costa

«See all» option of the Amazon Prime Video service – Photo: Reproduction / Marvin Costa

Step 6. By clicking on «See all», photos of the cast will be presented. Click on one of the actors to access more details;

11 of 15 «View all» option displays information about the cast of a movie or series on Amazon Prime Video – Photo: Reproduction / Marvin Costa

«See all» option displays information about the cast of a movie or series on Amazon Prime Video – Photo: Playback / Marvin Costa

Step 7. Click on the actor’s photo to access his biography. To proceed, click on the «Music» option in the section bar;

12 of 15 Information about an actor on the Amazon Prime Video service – Photo: Reproduction / Marvin Costa

Information about an actor on the Amazon Prime Video service – Photo: Reproduction / Marvin Costa

Step 8. The «Music» page displays the name of the tracks on the title’s soundtrack and the parts where the songs are played in the series or movie;

13 of 15 Amazon Prime Video allows you to play excerpts from the movie or series with a soundtrack – Photo: Reproduction / Marvin Costa

Amazon Prime Video allows you to play excerpts from the movie or series with a soundtrack – Photo: Reproduction / Marvin Costa

Step 1. On the home screen, click on the avatar icon in the upper right corner. Then go to «Your List»;

14 of 15 Access your list of favorite titles on Amazon Prime Video – Photo: Playback / Marvin Costa

Access your list of favorite titles on Amazon Prime Video – Photo: Playback / Marvin Costa

Step 2. Your list is presented with options to filter the content saved by «Series» or «Movies».

15 of 15 List of saved titles to watch later on the Amazon Prime Video service – Photo: Reproduction / Marvin Costa

List with saved titles to watch later on the Amazon Prime Video service – Photo: Reproduction / Marvin Costa

Take advantage of the basic tips and use Amazon Prime Video to watch your favorite movies and series on your computer.

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