MANILA, Philippines — Global streaming hub, Netflix, has launched its latest innovation in viewing technology with “Downloads For You.” In an official blog post by Netflix Director for Product Innovations Patrick Flemming, the new feature was formally introduced to the international market:
“Three years ago, we introduced Smart Downloads so you can find the next episode of your favorite show – even when you’re on the go. Now, we want to make discovering your next new favorite series or film quick and easy whether you’re connected or not.”
“Today we’re launching Downloads For You, a new feature that automatically downloads recommended shows or movies to your mobile device based on your tastes. Whether you’re a comedy fan stuck on a long car ride or a rom com lover without internet, we do the work so there is always something new waiting to entertain and delight you.”
The announcement also emphasizes that viewers and users will always be in control of how much is downloaded to their personal devices. It takes two simple steps to activate:
- Go to the downloads tab on your mobile device and toggle on Downloads For You.
- Choose the amount of content you want downloaded to your device (1GB, 3GB, or 5GB) and click Turn On. The more space you allow, the more recommendations Netflix will download for you.
The feature is available today on Android globally and will be tested soon on iOS.