With so manystreaming servicesfrom which to choose, and so many of those services becoming increasingly expensive, it’s now more important than ever to make consuming entertainment as cost-effective as possible. A crackdown onpassword sharingand introduction of ads and commercials are creating even more of a headache for consumers, so it’s time to consider the ways in which you can save money and get as much content as you can for free; legally, of course.
For those withAmazon Prime Videoor Apple TV, there’s some opportunity to make your subscription go a little further. Here’s what you’re able to do to enjoy a wide range of movies, shows, and documentaries from around the world, across all genres, for free. At least for a time.
Amazon Prime Video
Netflix isn’t worth it anymore
If you want your money’s worth, you have to pay up, making Netflix an even harder sell.
Start with Prime Video and Apple TV
These unique services offer gateways to other streamers
This gambit works best on Amazon Prime, but can also pull off the feat if you use Apple TV as well. If you have both, you may be able to run this through twice. But first, you need a subscription to either or both of these services. Fortunately, it’s relatively easy to get a free subscription, or at least a cheap one, to both of these services, in part because streaming and entertainment isn’t their only revenue source. Unlike Netflix, Amazon and Apple both have a bigger focus on other products and services, which means they are more eager and able to entice users to their streaming services in the hopes they will spend more money once they arrive.
Apple TV is the operating system and the app that allows you access to buy and rent content, as well as the streaming service Apple TV+. You can also now find AppleTV+ available as an add-on channel on Prime Video, and it comes with a free trial.
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Embrace new trials and opportunities
Add-ons can supplement your subscriptions
The key part here is that these free trials exist within your Prime or Apple subscription. That means that you can grab a free trial of Paramount+ through Prime Video, and one through Apple TV, and then again grab one directly from Paramount+. These trials can compound, giving you a longer window and greater opportunity to watch as much as you can for free.
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How to get the most out of your free trials
Time your subscriptions and stream with intent
It’s also worth checking back once in a while once you’ve completed a free trial to see if it ever comes up again. I don’t think there’s a set time frame, but it does seem to me that after a certain period, perhaps a year or so, that opportunity to grab a free trial of a channel will pop back up again.
Every bit of money saved adds up, and it’s certainly worth taking advantage of as many free trials as possible. That’s why they exist! Fortunately, a bunch are housed within some subscription services, so be sure to explore every opportunity and watch as much as you’re able to in the time you have.
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