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How do ads work with VidAngel?

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Ad-supported streaming services (also known as AVOD: Advertising-based Video on Demand) are becoming increasingly popular. These services typically offer either a reduced charge or no charge to view content interrupted by commercials.

Here are answers to common questions about how advertisements work with VidAngel filters. 

 

Ad-supported plans that link to VidAngel

Currently, VidAngel links to these ad-based streaming service plans:

  • AMAZON CHANNELS:
    • Amazon Freevee
    • Prime with ads
    • Paramount+ Essential
    • AMC+ with ads
  • Peacock Premium

However, be aware that these plans will not work on Roku or with AirPlay.

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Currently, VidAngel does NOT link to Netflix's Standard with ads plan (but we hope to in the future!) or free Peacock basic.

 

You can't skip the ads

Advertisements will still be shown in VidAngel and cannot be skipped or filtered out. We respect the streaming services that provide content that can be filtered with VidAngel. Services that provide ad-supported movies and TV have business models that rely upon advertising revenue to make possible the free or discounted content. The business model is that advertisers pay, which subsidizes the consumer experience. Further, VidAngel provides all the usage data which allows streaming services to get full credit for all ads served.

This means if you try to fast-forward or leave and then come back to a show, you will be shown all the previous ads at once. 

 

You can't Filter content in the ads

There are no filter options for advertisements. VidAngel’s technology works with these services to include all ads and show them the same as when they are served to customers without VidAngel. 

 

An advertisement is inappropriate

We know you use VidAngel because there are some things you don't want to see or hear, however, VidAngel’s technology works with these services to include all ads the same as when they are served to customers without VidAngel.

VidAngel has no say in the ads that are shown. If you are not wanting to see certain kinds of ads, you may contact Amazon support or Peacock support to see if you can manage your ad preferences. You can also choose to upgrade to avoid ads altogether.

 

Can't watch ads on Roku

Roku has specific restrictions for ad-based streaming services. Because of this, content from Amazon Freevee, Prime with Ads, Amazon Paramount+ Essential, AMC+ with ads, and Peacock Premium will not work on the VidAngel Roku app.

 

What can you do?

If you upgrade your subscriptions to ad-free versions (e.g., Peacock Premium Plus, Prime ad-free, Paramount+/AMC+ ad-free), or if you rent/buy on Amazon video, you should be able to watch on the Roku app!

You can go here for more details: Roku Error: You need to upgrade to ad-free

 

Other Options

If you’re open to trying a different device, VidAngel works seamlessly with the ad-based plans of these streaming services on the following devices:

  • Apple TV
  • Google or Android TV
  • Fire TV or Firestick
  • Android mobile
  • Apple mobile
  • Computer on our website 

To see how to use VidAngel on these devices, go here: DEVICE SET UP

 

Can't watch ads using AirPlay

We are still in the process of building the ability to AirPlay with advertisements. We can Chromecast ad-based content and will continue to improve our casting functionality for AirPlay. This means content from Amazon Freevee, Prime with Ads, Amazon Paramount+ Essential, AMC+ with ads, and Peacock Premium will not work with AirPlay.

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What can you do?

If you upgrade your subscriptions to ad-free versions (e.g., Peacock Premium Plus, Prime ad-free), or if you rent/buy on Amazon video, you should be able to watch with AirPlay! If upgrade Amazon Paramount+/AMC+ to ad-free, you should be able to AirPlay *some content.

* Please note that even if you upgrade to Amazon Paramount+ Premium and AMC+ ad-free, all Paramount+ Originals and many AMC+ shows, contain pre-roll ads for their own content. If it contains a pre-roll ad, this means it cannot be AirPlayed!



Other Options

If you’re open to trying a different device, VidAngel works seamlessly with the ad-based plans of these streaming services on the following devices:

  • Apple TV
  • Google or Android TV
  • Fire TV or Firestick
  • Android mobile
  • Apple mobile
  • Computer on our website 

To see how to use VidAngel on these devices, go here: DEVICE SET UP

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