The Amazon Prime Video app on Windows 11: Features, How to Download, and More

Follow these simple steps to install the Amazon Prime Video app on Windows 11 and expand your entertainment horizons with excellent movies, TV shows, and more.

If you are a user of Amazon Prime Video, device compatibility matters to you. You want the complete multimedia streaming experience on your device and platform of choice – including Windows 11. The streaming service liberates you from paying for a cable connection – pay for the content you truly and genuinely want. Fortunately, the app is now available for download on the Microsoft Store

What does the Amazon Prime Video app on Windows 11 offer?

Plenty! The app is a power-packed offering for multimedia enthusiasts, bundling the latest movies and television shows. You can choose to subscribe to 150+ channels, including Cinemax and HBO. The app also allows you to download videos for watching later, even when you do not have access to the internet. You can store up to 25 videos for 30 days or set them to auto-delete once you have watched them.

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Another beneficial feature is the inside information on all the content you watch via X-Ray. From IMDb ratings to trivia about the actors – you can view it all to up your entertainment experience. 

Getting the app on your Windows platform of choice broadens your A/V horizons. You can view your cherished titles on the TV screen after verification. The app is compatible with the entire gamut: FireTV, Apple TV, Roku – you name it.

Steps to Install Prime Video App From Microsoft Store

Step 1: Go to Microsoft Store.

open microsoft store

Step 2: Search Prime Video and choose Prime Video App for Windows.

search Prime Video

Step 3: Install Amazon Prime Video on Windows 11. That’s it.

Install Prime Video for Windows 11

Steps to Download the Amazon Prime Video PWA on Windows 11

Downloading the application on Windows 11 will let you enjoy the streaming services even on your desktop. The newest Amazon Prime app is a Progressive Web App (PWA). You can install it via the Microsoft Edge browser (Chromium-based). An alternate approach to get it is via the “All apps” list in the Start Menu. We have outlined the main steps for the download:

Step 1: Open the Microsoft Edge browser.

Step 2: Go to the Amazon Prime Video website (https://primevideo.com/

Step 3: Go to the menu button on the right side.

Step 4: Choose Apps > Install this site as an app.

choose apps - install this site as an app

Step 5: That’s it! You will get the app on your Windows 11 PC. 

Step 6: You may build a shortcut to access the app or pin it to your taskbar for quicker access.

prime video shortcut to access the app

Note that the app will be available if you are an Amazon Prime member.

Are there any limitations of the Amazon Prime Video app?

One drawback is that the app won’t work offline. You can watch your downloads without the internet, but the videos will get deleted after 30 days. Also, your content will not get synced across devices.

Your limit is three if you wish to use the same login credentials on multiple devices. But you cannot watch the same content on more than two devices in parallel.

The latest Amazon Prime Video app has a lot of promise for anyone who values classic entertainment. Go ahead and get it on your Windows 11 devices because why limit the goodness?

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Deboshree Bhattacharjee

Deboshree is a technophile who loves capturing the evolution of digital devices and how they change our everyday. She is also a communications specialist who has worked with leading names in education, parenting, and consumer goods. Her work has appeared in many digital publications, magazines, and blogs.

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