Netflix automatically downloads content of interest with the Wi-Fi network – Applications – Technology

Downloading series and movies to see them offline was something that Netflix dismissed for years. It took nearly a decade, but the popular streaming video service finally allowed it in November 2016 and quickly became a very popular feature for users. It is at least remarkable that she now proposes to do it automatically.

During a phone conversation with several international media, including TIME, Cameron Johnson, director of product innovation at Netflix, explained how Autodescargas (Smart Downloads) operates a function that predicts the interest of a user to continue watching a certain series and download in advance each episode, provided that there is WiFi connectivity.

Up to now, downloading content was a manual process. But in Johnson's words, "Whenever possible, we want Netflix to do the work for you."

The mechanics are pretty simple: after you finish a downloaded episode, the app removes it automatically and downloads the following. If the episode in question is the last of a season, the application downloads the first of the following.

At no time is the user data plan being used and, in any case, he may choose to disable the function if he prefers.

"We understand that it can be annoying to have to go to the application to delete the files you no longer need.And we also understand that, with respect to the Netflix experience, the sooner you can move on to the next episode you want to see, the better, "said Johnson

adding," The majority of users open Netflix on their mobile phones. "In April, we launched Previews and have recently launched Coming Soon.The two are functions intended for mobile.The downloads are older, but it is such a successful resource that in fact they already have their own section. "

In fact, to illustrate the growing popularity of mobile as a way to watch series and movies, Netflix has reported that 60% A hundred of its users open the application on their mobile phone or tablet at least once a month.

The self-discharge will be available in the 190 countries where Netflix works, with the next update of the application. However, the launch will initially be exclusive for Android systems. The company hopes to bring it soon on other platforms, including Apple devices.

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