PlayOn How-To Guide.

How to Record, Download and Watch Netflix Movies Offline

We all love Netflix – but unfortunately, Netflix doesn't give you a way to watch offline without WiFi – or save Netflix movies to watch after they have "expired" (removed from Netflix). So, how can you download Netflix movies? PlayOn's SVR (Streaming Video Recorder) is the answer. PlayOn Plus lets you record Netflix videos just like a DVR does, and save them (as an .mp4 file) to your hard drive. You can then move them to any device to watch any time – even offline.

Record Netflix shows and movies in just 3 easy steps.

  1. Step 1. Download and install PlayOn.
    Download PlayOn for Windows, hit “Save File” then click on the PlayOn.exe file to install it. Follow the installation instructions and you’ll be recording Amazon videos in moments.
  2. Step 2. Enter your Netflix Email and Password.
    Click on the Channels tab at the top then click into the Netflix channel. You will be instructed to Open Settings.

    This is where you enter your Netflix Email and Password. PlayOn securely stores your account information. Hit Apply and OK to close out.
  3. Step 3. Find the Netflix show or movie you want to record and hit the Record button.
    Just type the show you want in the search bar or browse the Netflix channel to find the titles you are interested in recording. Click on the title you want and hit the Record button.


That's it! You are recording Netflix. You can add more titles to your queue at any time.

Now you can use your PC to do whatever you like and PlayOn will make the recording in the background. When the recording is complete – you will receive a notification.


Once you have recorded your Netflix video, you can also:

  • Download your Netflix movie or show to your iPad or iPhone through the send to iTunes button.
  • Download your Netflix video to any Android device or other PC by moving it from the Windows File Explorer directory.
  • Watch your Amazon recording on your TV by clicking Cast from the PlayOn PC console (if you have a connected device).
  • Watch your recording from the free PlayOn channel on your Roku. It is essentially an .mp4 file for you to watch whenever and wherever you want.

Now – you'll never miss a title again when it leaves Netflix. And – if you want to see what's leaving soon – check out What's Leaving Netflix.



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