How to Get Cheap and Free Amazon Video on Demand Movies and TV

Amazon Video On Demand (VOD) provides a way to watch the movies and TV episodes you love for cheap or for free. You can watch them on an Internet connected video player or HDTV or on your home computer at your convenience. In many cases, watching movies and TV shows through Netflix is cheaper than renting or buying them through Amazon Video On Demand. But if you like buying and downloading your videos, want to watch shows that are slow to arrive or unavailable on Netflix or just want more content in HD, Amazon Video On Demand can help fill the gaps. The a la carte selections on Amazon Video On Demand can also help you cut the cord on your expensive cable or satellite TV service.

Browse Free Videos On Demand

On the Amazon Video On Demand home page, scroll down and click "Free" on the left side of the page. You will see a list of free previews, movie featurettes, music videos, TV episodes and more. You can also search by keyword or click on "Most Popular," then click on "Free" under "Price."

Activate an Internet Connected HDTV, Blu-ray Player or Set Top Box

In some cases, you may get a credit for activating the Amazon Video On Demand application or channel on your Internet connected devices. If you've recently purchased an Internet connected HDTV, Blu-ray player, Roku digital video player, TiVo or other Internet connected video device, check to see if activating the Amazon Video On Demand application will credit your account. If you have purchased an Internet connected device that supports Amazon Video On Demand, you can also access your entire Amazon Video Library from that device.

Download Amazon Video On Demand Videos

If you've chosen to buy your movies or TV shows rather than rent them, you can easily download them to your home computer to watch any time. This includes the Amazon VOD movies and TV shows you can get for free. To download your Amazon Video On Demand movies and TV shows, download and install the free Amazon Unbox Video Player to your computer. Amazon Unbox is a video player and download manager all in one. You can schedule your Amazon Video On Demand movies and TV shows to download, and they will be added to your queue in the order you specify. You can then watch the movies and TV shows in the Amazon Unbox Video Player or in any media player you choose, including Windows Media Center and Windows Media Player. Amazon Unbox also allows you to download a portable file to play on a compatible device, such as a Creative Zen media player or Nokia smartphone.

Check the Amazon Video On Demand Special Offers

The Amazon Video On Demand Special Offers page features many cheap and free deals on movies and TV shows. In the upper right hand corner of the screen, you will find promotional Video On Demand offers, many of which will give you a credit for free videos. You can find many cheap movies under "New Release Rentals for $1.99" and older movie rentals under "More Favorites, Just $0.99." There are also plenty of cheap movies to buy under "$5 to Own: Big Movies, Small Prices." If you're signed into your Amazon Video On Demand account, you will also receive personalized low price recommendations for movies and TV shows. Under "On Demand Plus," you will see current promotions which offer discounts on Amazon.com purchases. You can also click "Spotlight Deals" to find discounted movie titles.

Buy an Amazon Video On Demand TV Pass

The Amazon Video On Demand TV Pass offers discounted prices for entire seasons of TV episodes. Only certain TV shows are available to buy with a TV pass, so be sure to check the Amazon VOD TV Pass page to see if the show you want to watch is eligible. Also check the "Watch Instantly" section beside the TV show description to ensure that the TV Pass is discounted below the regular TV show purchase price.

To get even more free stuff on Amazon, read Tips for Downloading Free Music on Amazon.com.