CNET Editors' note: The "Download Now" link directs you to the product page in the online Android Market. The application can directly be downloaded and installed on the registered Android device from your PC, or you can download it from the Android Market on your Android device.
CNET Editors' review
After initially launching for only a select few devices (five to be exact), the Netflix Android app is now supported by most phones and tablets running OS versions 2.2 and up. This means a lot more people get to partake of Netflix's instant-streaming fun.
After downloading the app, getting set up is simple. Just enter your log-in information and your account will sync with your device. Your viewing history, recommendations, and instant queue will all be intact.
Along the top of the screen are four main navigation tabs: Home, Genres, Search, and Queue. The Home tab displays your most watched videos, new releases, and recommendations. You'll also notice a small Resume button at the top that takes you to your last watched video, so, with a single tap, you can continue watching right where you left off, no matter what device you initially started watching on. Next is the Genre tab, which brings you to a simple browsing list, same as on the Web.
Now, the Search and Queue tabs are where we see a bit of deviation from the typical Web experience. Search is predictive, so it brings up results as you type, which is nice. Unfortunately, it only covers movie and TV show titles, meaning you can't type in actors' or directors' names as you can do on the Web. So if you're dying to watch Jean-Claude Van Damme's latest film, but you forgot the title, you might be in trouble (for more reasons than one).
Your Queue is more or less identical to the Web version, except for the fact that the app only displays your instant-streaming titles. You can't manage your DVD mailing queue from the app.
Aside from these minor issues, our biggest complaint about the Netflix app is its lack of navigation controls. Without a draggable slider or a Jump to Top command, scrolling through long lists is an excruciating experience. Imagine how many swipes it might take to get to the bottom of a 150-item list. Now imagine having to swipe back to the top of that list. Ugh.
The great thing is, the Netflix Android app deserves high marks for its awesome performance. Streaming is smooth and reliable, video quality is great, and sound quality is absolutely pristine. In our eyes, these strengths more than outweigh the app's weaknesses.
So, despite its interface issues and minor shortcomings when it comes to features, we still highly recommend the Netflix Android app to anyone looking to stream video while on the go.
Publisher's Description
From Netflix:
Download the free Netflix app to instantly watch TV shows & movies streaming from Netflix. It's part of your Netflix unlimited membership. Not a Netflix member? Start your FREE trial today. Watch as often as you want. Resume watching where you left off on your TV or computer. Browse movies and manage your instant Queue right from your phone or tablet.Netflix playback is supported on Android 2.2, 2.3, and 3.x devices.Netflix 1.5.2License AgreementBy downloading this application you agree to the Netflix Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, located atwww.netflix.com1-month free Netflix membership offer is available to first time and certain former members and cannot be combined with any other offer. Internet access and valid payment method are required to redeem offer. Netflix will begin to bill your payment method for the Netflix membership fee at the end of the free month unless you cancel prior to the end of the first month. Your Netflix membership is a month-to-month subscription that you can cancel at any time. Go to "Your Account" on the Netflix website for cancellation instructions. No refund or credit for partial monthly subscription periods. The Netflix service is only available in the country where you originally signed up. A device that streams from Netflix (manufactured and sold separately) and broadband Internet connection are required to watch instantly. For complete terms and conditions, please visit http:/www.netflix.com/TermsOfUse.Recent changes:Support for Android 3.x devices.Available in the USA, Canada and Latin America.Supports alternate audio and subtitles.Fix incompatibility with CyanogenMod 7 ROM devices.Minor bug fixes.Content rating: Low Maturity
What's new in this version: Support for Android 3.x devices.Available in the USA, Canada and Latin America.Supports alternate audio and subtitles.Fix incompatibility with CyanogenMod 7 ROM devices.Minor bug fixes.
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"Andriod help"
Version: Netflix 1.5.2 build 389
Pros
This worked when my friend logged into her account on my Android
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Can't get Queue, Genre, Search, Home to come up when I log into Netlfix on my phone
Summary
A friend of mine logged into her account on my Android and it worked fine. I logged into mine and I couldn't get the main page which hold the following tabs: Home, Genres, Search, and Queue to come up. I get a main screen with a bunch of movies and my queue movies listed. It won't let me search in the right hand corner, I can't access any settings. I've tried the update and nothing is working. Can anyone help me? I'll rate a five as soon as this is fixed. Thanks, Debbie
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