Vudu Movies and TV app wants to give all its users the best and
most convenient viewing experience. To make this possible, the app introduced a
way of watching movies without having to connect to the internet. The Vudu
Movies and TV app is primarily accessible only when you have an internet
connection. As a result, movies can be viewed offline only if they have been
downloaded to the hard disk built-in the Vudu device. Without an internet
connection, you would not be able to use the application to watch anything that
was not previously downloaded even if it is an ad-supported movie. You also can
not download anything to watch offline if you do not have an internet
connection.
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How does this work?
After successfully downloading the movie, it is automatically
saved to an alternative storage space, the hard disk. This makes it possible to
watch the movie without any internet connection. This then means that after
downloading the movie you can disconnect your device from whatever form of
internet you are using. The feature allows you to go back to the Vudu app and
watch the downloaded video. You get full access to all the downloaded material
offline. Moreover, this feature is not available to ad-supported movies as
they are for free and cannot be purchased.
How is this practical?
The download feature is accessible specifically to users who buy
the movies. Upon purchase of the movies, the user relatively gains ownership of
that particular movie for as long as it remains in the downloads. This means that
for the movies owned, the user has the option to watch later and as many times
as they may want without having to bear the double cost of data consumption.
These are some of the merits of purchasing movies instead of renting or
streaming them.
How good is the experience?
Most users would assume that downloading the movie for offline
viewing would compromise the video quality or resolution. That is not at all
the case, users still have the option to choose the movie video quality they
download based on their storage level, preference, and type of device they are
using. This means they have control over the outcome and are still in a
position to determine the quality of the movie. The experience is still just as
great!
It is possibly even better considering the user can watch the
movie without any interruptions from notifications or consistent network
problems.
Things to take note of
Although the movie is available to view offline if you did not
save it on an external drive or device, it is still on the Vudu Movies and TV
site or app. This means that if you delete the movie from your downloads you
lose offline viewing or watch later privileges as you would have given up
ownership of the movie. The movie is not saved to your device, so you would not
be able to access the downloaded material without using the Vudu Movies and TV
app. Therefore do not make the mistake of deleting the movie from your
downloads in the belief that the movie is saved to your device outside the app.
Am I charged extra?
According to the Terms of use of the Vudu Movies and TV app, users
will be charged any applicable rental, subscription, or purchase fees and any
other charges you incur in connection with your use of the Vudu Service, plus
any applicable tax fees. This means upon purchasing the movie, viewing the
movie offline does not and will not result in any extra charges as the purchase
fee is settlement. Furthermore, the user does not incur any connection costs
from viewing movies offline.
Problems I may encounter while watching offline
Most Android users may receive the error message "Encountered
Network Error During Playback" while trying to play downloaded material. A
possible solution to this problem would be to restart the Vudu app. However,
this does not always work because, In a lot of instances, this problem arises
when ten or more movies have been downloaded. It may indicate that disk space
is running low and hence, will require the user to delete some of the material
for optimum function. If the problem persists after clearing disk space the
user may have to contact Vudu Customer Service.
5 Tips to get the best offline viewing experience.
- Make sure the movie you wish to watch offline has been fully purchased.
- Make sure the download of the movie you wish to watch offline was secure and complete
- Make sure that your device has sufficient disk space to avoid errors when playing the movie.
- It is always best to switch off all internet connections before playing the movie
- Do not delete the movie if you wish to watch it again.
Conclusion
Most people do not have the time to keep up with the activity that
goes on the Vudu Movie and TV app. The offline viewing option gives users a
chance to catch up on their favorite movies and with the latest trends. It
allows its users to keep entertained even when they do not have access to the
internet or when they just want to watch and enjoy their movie peacefully. This
feature can work even when the device is on flight mode. In conclusion, users can make use of the Vudu app offline as
conveniently as they can use it offline.
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