Prime Video is an American over-the-top media streaming service owned and operated by Amazon. It offers streaming television series and films for rent or purchase, as well as Prime Video, a selection of Amazon Studios original content and licensed acquisitions included in the Amazon’s Prime subscription.
In January 2024, all Prime Video accounts will soon feature ads that are tailored to the user. These ads would be displayed between TV shows or movies and may be served by Amazon or a third-party ad network.
The ads will be targeted based on customers’ viewing habits and will be tailored to their interests. Some ads may be similar to those displayed in other Amazon platforms such as Amazon shopping or Amazon services (like Amazon Music).
Amazon stated that these ads “ensure that we provide you with an entertaining and informative experience.”
For Prime members, this could mean that the free access to streaming content that is a part of their membership may be interrupted or overshadowed by ads that are already commonplace to other streaming services.
This could lead to a decrease in viewership, as viewers may be less likely to watch a movie or show that is filled with ads. Additionally, if ads are distracting or annoying to viewers, they may abandon the service altogether in favor of an ad-free experience.
Although Prime Video will soon feature ads, there are ways to avoid them.
One of the most obvious ways to avoid ads on Prime Video is to subscribe to Amazon Prime’s ad-free plan. This plan will enable customers to enjoy streaming content on Prime Video ad-free.
The ad-free plan costs more per month than the regular plan, but customers may find it worth it. After all, having an uninterrupted streaming experience is worth the added cost.
Another way to avoid ads on Prime Video is to use a virtual private network (VPN). A VPN is a networking tool that allows users to access a private network remotely, securely, and without interference from anyone else on the Internet.
With a VPN, customers can mask their IP address and avoid having their viewing habits tracked by Amazon. This will help customers stay anonymous while they stream content on Prime Video, thereby avoiding ads.
However, keep in mind that Amazon may still be able to detect a VPN connection, so customers should take extra steps to ensure that their connection is secure.
Finally, customers can disable third-party ad tracking to avoid ads on Prime Video. This can be done by disabling “Ad Personalization” in the Prime Video settings.
When customers opt out of ad personalization, their viewing habits will no longer be tracked and used to target them with ads. This will help to avoid ads on Prime Video and other Amazon platforms.
In summary, starting in January 2024, all Prime Video accounts will soon feature ads that are tailored to the user. While this may be inconvenient for customers, there are ways to avoid these ads, such as subscribing to the ad-free plan, using a VPN provider, and disabling third-party ad tracking.
By following these solutions, customers can ensure that they have an uninterrupted streaming experience on Prime Video.
Time to cancel my Prime Membership :/ #AdsNoThanks
GoodLore: That’s a long way away. Thanks for the info.
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