Netflix is now introducing 'Smart Downloads' feature by which its subscribers can download the series in a smarter way and it is also a friendly feature to use. Smart Downloads feature is initially available on Android phones and tablets starting July 10.
Netflix will delete
the episodes that you have already viewed and then download the next episode once your device is connected to Wi-Fi. Notably, the new feature is initially available only on Android devices, and is aimed at episodic series, not movies or specials. It will make it to iOS devices some time in the future.
the episodes that you have already viewed and then download the next episode once your device is connected to Wi-Fi. Notably, the new feature is initially available only on Android devices, and is aimed at episodic series, not movies or specials. It will make it to iOS devices some time in the future.
New Smart Downloads feature, the Netflix app will automatically detect when you have completed watching an episode. It will then remove it from your device and automatically download the next episode.
Cameron Johnson, Director of Product Innovation, Netflix said "We know how annoying it can be to go through all your apps and delete files you no longer need; we also understand that when it comes to Netflix, the faster you can get to the next episode you want to watch, the better. Whether it is smart downloading or viewing a mobile preview, we realize the best part of Netflix is connecting with the stories you will love in an easier and more fun way,"
Further added "We also want to emphasize that giving consumers more control over their entertainment experience is at the heart of everything we do,"
