Save Netflix movies to SD card - how to do it

To help you stream movies from Netflix on the go, the streaming service gives you the option to download a variety of movies and save them to your SD card. We'll show you how to set up saving movies to your SD card in this step-by-step guide.

These are the requirements to save Netflix movies on an SD card

Since 2016, Netflix has offered its users the possibility to save movies and series on their cell phones. This allows you to watch your favorite videos on the go, even if you don't have an internet connection at the moment. Since the video files usually require a lot of storage space, it is recommended that you do not save them on the internal memory of your smartphone, but on an SD card. For the storage on the SD card to work, you need a fast card that is compatible with your smartphone.

How to save Netflix movies on your smartphone's SD card

Once you have found a suitable SD card for your smartphone, please insert it into the corresponding SD card slot. The card will then be formatted automatically and you can start saving Netflix content.

1. To do this, first start the Netflix app on your smartphone and log in to your Netflix account with your user data.
2. Then tap the three-dash menu in the top left corner and select the "App Settings" option from it.
3. Navigate there to the "Downloads" section, tap on the "Download Location" entry and select your SD card.
4. Now still grant Netflix access to the SD card by tapping on "Allow".
5. To find and download movies available for download, simply tap on "Find Download" under "More".