Prime Video Channels: your channels, one at a time
Arthouse cinema, documentaries, music or ad-free cartoons: add to Prime Video only the channels you care about, with no bundles and no minimum term. We explain how they work, what they cost and the trick to avoid piling up fees.
You need to be a Prime member. Each channel shows its trial period and its fee.
Key facts
Prime Video Channels: the essentials
- Requirement
- Being an Amazon Prime member
- Free trial
- Depends on each channel
- Price
- Each channel has its own monthly fee
- Contract
- None
- Where to watch
- In the Prime Video app
What is Prime Video Channels?
Prime Video Channels is a service that lets Amazon Prime customers add themed channels from other companies to their Prime Video account. Each channel is subscribed to separately, with its own monthly fee and, often, its own free trial, and can be cancelled whenever you like, with no bundles and no minimum term.
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How to add a Prime Video channel, step by step
Open the channels page
You will see the channels available in Spain with a description.
Pick a channel
Check how long its trial lasts and what its monthly fee is.
Activate it with your Prime account
The channel appears inside Prime Video on all your devices.
Note the end date
Each channel renews separately. Write down the last free day.
Is Prime Video Channels right for you?
It suits you if
- You want very specific content: arthouse film, classical music or children's programmes.
- You want to sign up for a month to watch something and then leave.
It does not suit you if
- You are not a Prime member.
- You plan to add several channels: work out the monthly total first.
Pros and cons of Prime Video Channels
Pros
- Channels are added one at a time, with no bundles.
- There is no lock-in.
- Many channels offer their own free trial.
- Everything plays in the same Prime Video app.
Cons
- You need to be an Amazon Prime member.
- Each channel adds its own monthly fee.
- Each channel is cancelled separately.
Editorial assessment by Global Store Afiliados based on the terms published by Amazon. These are not customer reviews.
Good to know about Prime Video Channels
The risk with channels is the total. Each fee looks small, but three active channels can cost more than Prime itself. Once a month, check in your account which channels are active.
Frequently asked questions about Prime Video channels
Do I need Prime to add a channel?
Yes. Prime Video Channels is a service for Amazon Prime members.
Can I cancel a channel whenever I like?
Yes. Each channel is managed separately and has no contract.
Do all channels have a free trial?
Not necessarily. The trial period depends on each channel and is shown before you activate it.
What is Prime Video Channels?
A service that lets Amazon Prime customers add themed channels from other companies to their account and pay only for the ones they want.
How much does a Prime Video channel cost?
Each channel has its own monthly fee, shown before you switch it on.
Where do you watch Prime Video channels?
Inside the Prime Video app, on the same devices and with nothing else to install.
How do you subscribe to a Prime Video channel?
From the channels section: choose one, check the price and the trial, and switch it on with your Amazon account.
How do you cancel a Prime Video channel?
From the memberships section of your Amazon account, channel by channel and at no cost.
Where can I see my active channels?
In the memberships section of your Amazon account, with each one's fee and renewal date.
Are channels included in the Prime fee?
No. Each channel is paid separately, every month, even if you have annual Prime.
Is a channel's trial the same as the Prime trial?
No. Each channel has its own trial, with its own start and end date.
Why keep an eye on active channels?
Because each costs little and renews on a different date. Several channels barely watched can cost more than Prime.
What is the best way to use a Prime Video channel?
Switch it on to watch something specific, note the renewal date and cancel when you finish.
What kinds of channel are there on Prime Video Channels?
Channels specialising in film, documentaries, music, children's content or series in one genre. The line-up changes over time.
How do I avoid switching on a channel by accident?
By turning on the PIN for purchases and subscriptions in the Prime Video settings.
What happens to a half-watched series if I cancel the channel?
You lose access when the paid period ends. Progress is usually kept in case you reactivate.
Does cancelling Prime cancel the channels?
Not necessarily on the same date. Check each channel separately.
Is the channel better than the service's own app?
As a channel everything is in one place and easy to cancel; separately the catalogue may differ. Compare them.
Can a cancelled channel be switched on again?
Yes. Channels have no minimum term and can be switched on again when there is something to watch.
Can Prime Video channels be watched on a TV?
Yes, on any device with the Prime Video app: televisions, players, phones, tablets and computers.
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Sources and date checked
- Terms published by Amazon.es for Prime Video Channels, checked in October 2026
The practical advice, examples and calculators are the work of Global Store Afiliados. Facts last checked: 10 October 2026. How we check the facts: editorial methodology.
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