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Watch in your living room
Sure, small screens are great - but if you want to watch instant videos on your big TV at home, all you need is a set-top box (like Roku) or a compatible HDTV or Blu-ray player.

1. Find your brand below, and click on it to see the full list of compatible devices for that brand. If your equipment is listed there, complete a one-time registration process, and you can start watching.

2. If you don't yet have a compatible device, visit our compatible devices store to find the equipment that's right for you.

3. Once you've registered, find the Amazon Instant Video app on your device, and browse to find the movies or TV shows you want to watch. Or, find videos you've already purchased, waiting for you in Your Video Library.

4. To manage your digital payments and devices, visit your Digital Settings page.
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Watching online

Watch Online
If you're visiting this page, chances are you're already connected to the internet. Why not watch a movie right here and now?

1. Browse our Amazon Instant Video store to find a movie or TV show you want to watch.

2. Rent or buy the video, and start watching - videos will play right in your computer's browser, instantly.

Learn more about watching on a PC or Mac

 
Watch on the Go
On your Kindle Fire, the newest movies, last night's TV shows, and classic favorites are available to stream or download, purchase or rent - all just one tap away. Plus, Amazon Prime members have instant streaming of over 13,000 movies and TV shows included with their membership.

1. To get started, make sure your Kindle Fire is connected to the internet.

2. Tap on "Video" in the home menu, and browse or search for the movie or TV show you want to watch.

3. Once you find it, you can decide whether you want to stream ("Watch Now") or download ("Download"; not currently available for Prime instant videos).

Learn more about how to watch instant videos on your Kindle Fire.
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Parental Controls

With Parental Controls, you choose which video content is available for viewing or purchase on the Web or on your compatible registered device. When Parental Controls are enabled, the following applies:

  • Videos up to and including the selected level are available.
  • Higher rating levels are restricted.
  • Restricted videos can't be viewed or purchased.
    • Kindle Fire: Parental Controls set the level of viewing restriction for Movies and TV Shows. Visit the Kindle Fire Help page for information about restricting purchases.

Your Amazon Instant Video PIN can be used to bypass Parental Controls from your Web browser.

Note: Amazon Instant Video Parental Controls don't apply to the Amazon Instant Video app on your Xbox. For information about setting Xbox parental controls, visit the Amazon Instant Video on Xbox Help page.

Ratings Definitions

Amazon Instant Video uses the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) ratings classification system and the TV Guidelines Organization TV Parental Guidelines as the basis for the Parental Controls setting.

We've combined the TV and movie ratings into categories that make it easy to set the Parental Controls level.

For detailed information on ratings, go to the MPAA or TV Guidelines Organization.

Setting Parental Controls

Any Kindle Fire, Roku, PlayStation 3, or Bravia TV or Blu-Ray player you've registered with your Amazon Instant Video account can use Parental Controls. To apply the Parental Controls setting to a device, check the box next to each device below the Restrictions.

To set your Parental Controls:

  1. Go to http://www.amazon.com/video/settings.
  2. Select the level of Parental Controls to apply to your selected devices.
  3. Select each registered device you want to apply Parental Controls.