Tap Download under the movie name on iPad.
This information applies to all iPads with a recent version of the Netflix app and all Macs.
To download movies from Netflix to an iPad, you need an active Netflix subscription and the free app.
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You candownload the iOS Netflix appfrom the App Store.
To limit your search to movies only, tapMoviesin the menu bar.
If your selection is a movie, tap theDownload downward arrowbelow the movie description.
If there isn’t aDownload downward arrow, the movie can’t be downloaded.
When the download begins, a progress wheel replaces the download arrow, and a status indicator appears.
If you use the Smart Download feature in the app, download only the first episode.
Smart Downloadsis a feature that’s turned on in the app by default.
It saves space on the iPad when you watch multi-episode TV shows.
you’re free to start watching movies and TV episodes before they finish downloading.
This is handy if you’re in an area with poor internet connectivity.
When the download is complete, tap theDownloadsbutton at the bottom of the screen to open theMy Downloadsscreen.
Tap thePlayarrow on the downloaded movie or TV show you want to watch on theMy Downloadsscreen to watch it.
it’s possible for you to’t keep a download on your iPad if youcancel your Netflix subscription.
Locate the Netflix app controls by tappingMoreat the bottom of the screen.
How to Download Movies From Netflix to a Mac
There’s no Netflix app for the Mac.
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Netflix doesn’t support downloading and offline watching on Mac.
Netflix sets a limit of a maximum of 100 movies on a single machine at one time.
You are also limited by the available space on your equipment.
you’re able to also download the free Netflix app on your Apple TV and stream content directly.
