The start of the 2024 saw a landmark moment in Prime Video history. They became one of the latest streamers to introduce adverts to its movies and TV shows as the default option across Amazon's streaming service.
Don't panic though, all is not lost if you don't have the patience to sit through commercials for a few minutes! Since the beginning of 2024 viewers now have a choice to cleanse their Prime account of pesky ads...for a cost, of course.
At its original default price, Amazon Prime comes to a grand total of $14.99 / £8.99 per month ($139 / £95 per year) and this includes Prime Video. For those getting twitchy at the idea of sitting through commercials, for an extra $3.99 / £2.99 each month, you can enjoy ad-free streaming. Find out how below...
How to remove ads from Prime Video
Currently an Amazon Prime subscriber? This section is for you.
Firstly, go to Amazon's Account & Settings page (you can find it by clicking here if you're in the US, or by clicking here if you're in the UK) and make sure you're logged into your account.
Now, click 'Your Account' on the left, and simply select 'Go Ad Free'. Then you'll be prompted to add the extra fee to your account, and lose commercials on videos. Simple! If you've ever wondered how to change Prime Video settings like subtitle style, auto-playing videos or content PINs, that's all here too.
The above works on a computer but it's simple on other devices. Open the Prime Video app, find the Settings page and select 'Go Ad Free' there.
How to sign up for ad-free Prime Video
Not already an Amazon Prime subscriber? This segment is for you. Currently, you can't sign up for an ad-free Prime Video account straight away, as you need to make the account, sign up, then remove ads in three steps.
Firstly, you'll want to head to the Amazon website (Amazon.com), and create an account. For now, this is free.
Once you're signed in to your new free account, click "Accounts & Lists" in the top-right bar, and then 'Prime' in the menu that appears. Here you're shown the Amazon Prime landing page, and you can start a free trial and press "Explore other plans" to see the various options open to you. If you've already got an Amazon account (but not Prime), you can also just click on the links below.
Now that you're signed up to Prime, you can use the above section to remove ads from your Prime Video account.
