Amazon Prime does offer the option to sign up to Paramount+ as a Prime Video Channel, but it is not free. Technically, Prime Video does offer a seven-day free trial to the service, so Prime Video Channels can be used to watch Paramount+ for free but only for the first seven days.
After the free trial, the consumer will automatically be charged for the first month of the subscription, and then again each month while they remain subscribed to Paramount+. If the goal is to simply watch something for free, and this can be done in less than seven days, Prime Video Channels may be a good enough option.
The cost of a Paramount+ subscription largely depends on the experience wanted. The streaming service offers a $7.99 a month plan, but it does include ads. For those looking for a more premium and ad-free experience, the Paramount+ with Showtime plan costs $12.99 a month.
Adding Paramount+ To Prime Video
Adding Paramount+ through Prime Video Channels is fairly easy to do. However, it does require the consumer to already have a Prime membership set up.
Providing that’s the case, here’s how to add Paramount+.
- Head over to amazon.com
- Search for “Paramount+”
- Click ‘Paramount+’ in the results
- Click on ‘Learn More’ (direct Amazon link)
- Click on “Get Started”
- Click on “Continue” to start the subscription
Before finalizing the subscription, Amazon will confirm the details. This includes whether an existing Prime membership is active, the length of the Paramount+ free trial, the monthly cost after the free trial, and payment information.
The details above are for the Amazon website but it is also possible to start a Paramount+ subscription directly through the Prime Video app as well. This can be done by opening the app, searching for “Paramount+“, clicking on the service in the results, tapping “Learn More” and following the on-screen instructions to confirm the subscription.
It is worth keeping in mind that Prime Video Channels subscriptions cannot be canceled through the Prime Video app. Instead, those signing up through the app will need to cancel the subscription through the Amazon website.
While Prime Video does offer the option to sign up to Paramount+, it may not be the best or the cheapest way to access the streaming service for many consumers. This is especially when considering that the Paramount+ app is also available to download directly on Amazon’s Fire TV line of devices.
Prime Video Channels Vs The Paramount+ App
One of the main reasons to consider Prime Video Channels is the ease of use for Amazon customers. After all, Amazon takes care of the general subscription, including taking the monthly payment on behalf of Paramount+ . Although this does also mean subscribers will need to cancel their Paramount+ subscription through Amazon, it does remove the need to download another app, sign up for another account, and manage that account separately to a Prime membership.
This is particularly true for those with a Fire TV player or smart TV considering these devices come with a highly integrated Prime Video experience. However, the Paramount+ app is also available to download from the Amazon App Store on many Fire TV devices.
While the separate app might require more management, subscribing to the service directly might still be the better option. For one thing, Paramount+ routinely offers deals and promotions that can help to save on the cost. Signing up directly also offers the option to subscribe on an annual basis, with the annual plans also offering a way to save on the price of a subscription over 12 months.
$8 to $13/mo
- Originals
- Showtime
- Live Sports
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