Paramount Plus with Amazon Prime: Everything You Need to Know

While Amazon Prime video-like platforms are great for cutting the cord and watching entertainment on the go, there are hundreds of such streaming platforms, and individual costs to these services can often pile up your credit card bills. In such cases, it is best to get a bundled service to save some money, and one such bundle we are discussing today is Paramount Plus with Amazon Prime, a great entertainment combo for movie and TV show addicts.

Firstly, is it really worth having both Amazon Prime and Paramount Plus subscriptions? Most of my friends and I keep sharing both platforms, and there are a bunch of entertainment categories that might interest you most. Paramount Plus offers a wide range of classics and movie entertainment from ViacomCBS, Paramount, CBS, Activate BET Plus, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, Activate MTV, and a few more. So, Paramount Plus covers a lot of kids, youth, and teenage content in wide aspects, best when paired with Amazon Prime to create the perfect streaming library for all ages and interests.

Amazon Prime now integrates various other streaming platforms like Paramount Plus as channels on its platform to compose your streaming library onto a single platform. While this is a convenient move for customers, does Amazon Prime actually offer all the perks of a Paramount Plus standalone subscription? Let’s figure it out. 

Can you get Paramount Plus with Amazon Prime? If yes, How?

Yes, you can get Paramount Plus with Amazon Prime as a channel, and it is available with the Showtime bundle. So, once you are on Amazon Prime, you can get Paramount+ and Showtime in a single streaming bundle and access to all of their content. Now, Paramount Plus offers two subscriptions: ad-based and ad-free, both allowing access to streaming movies and TV shows and live news or sports are exclusive to the ad-free plan.

As of now, Paramount Plus on Amazon Prime only supports the premium plan ($11.99). This plan offers an ad-free experience when watching Paramount Plus content (does have ads on live TV and a few shows), access to tens and thousands of TV shows and movies, NFL on CBS live, Champions League, 24/7 national news, and CBS Station live.

If you want to get the “Essential Plan” on Paramount Plus, you will have to get it on Paramount Plus and not on Amazon Prime.

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How to Add Paramount Plus Channel on Amazon Prime?

Now that we know Paramount Plus is available as a channel on Amazon Prime, we can easily add it as a service to our Amazon account using a computer or a streaming device, like an iPhone or iPad.

Let’s discuss how you can add Paramount Plus as a channel on Amazon Prime using a connected computer.

A. Using the Web

• Visit the amazon.com/channels website on an internet-connected computer
• Using the search bar, look for the Paramount+ channel. You can also scroll down the channels page and find Paramount+ under the featured channels
• You can now see the Paramount+ dedicated channel on Amazon Prime; tap on the “Learn More” or “More details” 
• Choose Paramount Plus and Showtime bundle, tap on the “Start Your 7-day Free Trial,” and confirm the billing details
• After the 7-day free trial, you will be billed on your Amazon account as per the plan. 

B. Using the Device

• Open the Amazon Prime Video app on your Android or iOS device
• Using the search bar, look for the “Paramount+” channel. You can also scroll down and look for the Paramount+ channel under the channels category section
• Tap on the banner at the top of the screen with the button to purchase the Paramount Plus and Showtime bundle
• You will get a 7-day free trial, and upon completion of it, you will be charged to your Amazon account as per the plan.

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Can I Watch Paramount+ on the Official Website instead of Amazon Prime?

One of the most common confusions when streaming Paramount Plus with Amazon Prime is the streaming flexibility. Most users sometimes don’t want to log into their Amazon Prime account and rather want to directly stream on the Paramount+ website. But is it actually possible when you have subscribed to Paramount Plus on Amazon Prime?

Yes, it is possible, and all you need to do is verify your subscription once on paramountplus.com/amazon/ with your details. Once verified, you can use those credentials to watch Paramount Plus on the official website even though you have subscribed through Amazon Prime.

This verification process needs to be done only once, and you will still be able to stream Paramount Plus on Amazon Prime. Remember, once the plan terms end, you will still be charged to the original form of payment and, in this case, to your Amazon account.

How Much is Paramount Plus with Amazon Prime? Pricing Explained

While we have already discussed the Paramount Plus plan available with Amazon Prime, let’s dive into more details and understand if it is actually worth paying for this bundled subscription.

On Amazon Prime, Paramount Plus only offers one of its two plans, and in this case, it is the premium plan. The premium plan is an ad-free plan with access to thousands of TV shows and movies from Paramount, ViacomCBS, BET, MTV, CBS, and other subsidiaries of Paramount. You also get to watch sports like the NFL on CBS Live and the Champions League and 24/7 national news. While it is an ad-free plan, for some shows and live TV, you can find certain interruptions, such as trailers or teasers for new upcoming shows. This way, you always know what’s new to watch.

The Paramount Plus premium plan costs $11.99, and you get a 7-day free trial and bundle with Showtime when you subscribe through Amazon Prime. Also, you get to download your favorite movies and shows for offline watching just in case you are traveling or can’t use your internet connection.

If you still want to opt for the Paramount+ Essential Plan, which is a low-tier plan supported by ads, you can subscribe to it through the official Paramount Plus website. In this case, you won’t be able to use the Paramount Plus channel with Amazon Prime unless you upgrade to the premium plan and through the Amazon Prime platform.

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How to Get Paramount Plus Free with Amazon Prime?

Who doesn’t like to be pampered with free subscriptions? Paramount Plus also offers a free subscription trial with Amazon Prime, and this is a 7-day free trial offer. Once the trial period ends, the subscription fee will be charged to your Amazon account.

While there are a lot of hoaxes on the internet to stream Paramount Plus entirely free by using third-party apps or websites, the 7-day trial is the only free option that is genuine and trustable.

In addition, there is another genuine way that can help you reduce the Paramount Plus subscription price. And a lot of sources on the internet are not talking about it. It is the student discount.

Most users don’t leverage the student discount offer, and luckily, Paramount Plus offer student discount on both Essential and Premium plans. If you are subscribing through the official website, you can avail of the student discount on your Paramount Plus subscription.

You can learn about this in our dedicated guide on how to get a student discount on Paramount Plus for more details.

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Wrapping up: Paramount Plus with Amazon Prime

In conclusion, watching Paramount Plus with Amazon Prime is a fantastic way to enjoy a wide variety of content without having to switch platforms. Whether you’re a fan of classic movies, kids’ shows, or live sports, this combo has something for everyone.

You can easily add Paramount Plus as a channel to your Amazon Prime account, either through the website or your mobile device, and it comes bundled with Showtime. The premium plan, priced at $11.99, offers an ad-free experience and access to an extensive library of content, which is great for entertainment couches or late-night binge-watching.

You can still access Paramount Plus directly on their official website, even if you’ve subscribed through Amazon Prime. Just verify your subscription once on paramountplus.com/amazon/, and you can start streaming readily. And for those seeking cost savings, there’s a 7-day free trial available with Amazon Prime, and don’t forget about the student discount option that can make your Paramount Plus subscription even more affordable. However, the student discount works only with the official website and not Paramount Plus on Amazon Prime.

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