Netflix

How to control how much data Netflix uses
Watching TV shows or movies on Netflix uses about 1 GB of data per hour for each stream of standard definition video, and up to 3 GB per hour for each stream of HD video. Downloading and streaming consume a similar amount of data. If you are concerned with data caps or bandwidth limits, you can adjust your data usage settings.

Netflix data usage options
Netflix offers 4 data usage settings:

  • Low: 0.3 GB per hour per device
  • Medium: SD: 0.7 GB per hour per device
  • High: Best video quality, up to 3 GB per hour per device for HD, and 7 GB per hour per device for Ultra HD
  • Auto: Adjusts automatically to deliver the highest possible quality, based on your current internet connection speed

Adjust your Netflix data usage settings
You can have different data usage settings for each profile on your account. If you are concerned about the total amount of data that Netflix uses, repeat the steps below for each profile.

  1. From a web browser, go to your Account page.
  2. From Profile & Parental Controls, select a profile.
  3. Select Change for Playback settings.
  4. Select your desired data usage setting.

Note: Restricting data usage may affect video quality.

  1. Save changes. Your changes will take effect within 8 hours.