If you’re looking for new content to watch on your smartphone, you might want to check out Quibi. This new streaming service is designed for smartphones, and it has some unique features and lots of original content. Here’s everything you need to know about Quibi, including what it is, how much it costs, what you can watch on the new streaming service, and more.
What is Quibi?
Quibi, which stands for “quick bites” is a new streaming service made for smartphones. But, unlike Netflix or Hulu, Quibi focuses on content that you can watch in one sitting. Most of the content on Quibi only lasts between 7 and 10 minutes.
The streaming service features both scripted and unscripted programs. It also has full-length movies, but they are split into shorter episodes to fit the platform’s “quick bites” style.
What Can You Watch on Quibi?
Quibi has something for everyone, including new comedy shows, movies in chapters, unscripted shows, documentaries, game shows, news shows, talk shows, and more. There is new content posted every week, most of which is original and can only be found on Quibi.
Some of the most popular shows on the new streaming service include a revamped version of the MTV show Punk’d featuring Chance the Rapper. There are also full-length movies split into chapters like Most Dangerous Game, starring Liam Hemsworth and Survive starring Sophie Turner from Game of Thrones.
You can find a full list of shows and movies available on the streaming service by checking out Quibi’s website here (Quibi’s shows).
Where Can You Watch Quibi?
You can only watch content on Quibi from your smartphone. The platform is only designed for Android or iOS smartphones, not tablets. That means you cannot watch any Quibi shows on a computer or a smart TV.
However, since the platform features shows that are formatted for smartphone viewing, you can switch between horizontal or vertical orientation at any point. This is a feature that the media company calls “Turnstyle.”
The Turnstyle feature is a refreshing and unique take, considering that traditional streaming platforms deliver videos only in landscape orientation, while social media videos are usually vertical. Plus, it gives you a new perspective on certain scenes and lets you get a close-up look at the action when you turn your phone vertically.
Take note, however, that Turnstyle will not work if you have switched off the auto-rotate feature of your phone.
Can You Watch Quibi Offline?
Yes, you can watch Quibi even when you’re offline. You don’t have to be connected to the internet at all times to stream content on the platform. The platform allows users to download content to their smartphones. That means you can enjoy the same features when you watch offline as you do when connected to your home WiFi.
How Much is Quibi?
Quibi subscription plans come in two tiers. One plan costs $4.99 per month, but this tier comes with ads. If you want to watch ad-free, you will need to pay $7.99 every month. You can also start a free trial to try the platform for 14 days.
Can You Have Multiple User Profiles?
Unlike Netflix or Hulu, you cannot have multiple Quibi profiles. This is because the platform assumes that a smartphone only has one user. Since you are unable to install the platform on your smart TV, you shouldn’t need to create multiple accounts for different users.
How Do You Get Quibi?
To start watching Quibi on your smartphone, you can now download the app from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.
If you’d rather stream TV shows or movies on the big screen for free, check out our list of best free streaming services here.
