With the Downloads For You feature, Netflix emphasized that users have control of how much video is downloaded to their device. Another recently introduced feature is “shuffle play,” rolling out worldwide in the first half of 2021 on connected TVs, which lets subscribers press a button and randomly start streaming a recommended title or one from their watch list. It’s the latest in Netflix’s ever-expanding tool set to get its more than 200 million streaming subscribers watching as much content as possible, given that higher usage correlates with lower cancelation rates. “We want to make discovering your next new favorite series or film even easier, whether you’re connected or not.” People who choose this new feature will have shows or movies automatically downloaded to their devices, with recommendations based on their tastes,” Patrick Flemming, Netflix’s director of product innovation, said in a statement.

“We’re excited to introduce Downloads For You. Netflix says most - not all - content in its catalog is available to be downloaded and watched offline, with some exceptions based on licensing rights.

Now it’s trying to get users hooked by proactively pushing content to their smartphone or tablet so it’s available to watch even if they’re disconnected. Netflix three years ago first introduced Smart Downloads, an offline-viewing feature that pulls in the next episode of your favorite shows. Netflix said it will test out Downloads For You in the iOS version of its app soon. 22), after the company tested it out with select users in late 2020. The new Downloads For You feature is available on Netflix’s Android app globally starting Monday (Feb.

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