HT1657 can i watch rented movies on my ipad with no wifi? Like on a plane trip?

can i watch rented movies on my ipad with no wifi? Like on a plane trip?

Yes. although you do occasionally hear about people having problems.  If your trip is less than 24 hours, it might be a good idea to start the movie while you're connected to WiFi (which will start the rental clock ticking) and pause it.  You're not supposed to have to do this, but some people swear it prevents the occasional glitch.  I've only rented a couple of movies and they worked find on the plane.

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    im currently connected to my wifi hotel. would like to rent movies to watch while on the airplane on my way home but the airline that im on doesnt provide internet. will i be able to watch this movies? if i rent them now?

    Yes you need an Internet connection when you start to watch the movie. Then the file will be valid for 24 hours.
    Just hit play when you leave the hotel. You'll have 24 hours !

  • HT4095 Can I watch rented movies in my ipad 2 without internet connection.  I will be travelling by air and highway.  Ty

    Can I watch rented movies in my ipad 2 without internet connection?

    If you use iTunes to rent movies, then yes.
    iTunes movies downloaded and stored directly to your iPad and if you don't start playing a movie, stay on your iPad for 30 days.
    If you start to play a downloaded, rented movie on your iPad, then it will expire in 24 hours.
    Other services, like Amazon, Netflix and Hulu need an Internet connection to stream their content.

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    Can I watch rented movies from iTunes on an airplane ?

    As long as the films have been fully downloaded then you should be able to watch them without an internet connection.

  • HT1657 Can you watch rented movies in airplane mode?

    can you watch rented movies from itunes on your iphone in airplane mode?

    Actually, I just called AppleCare and they told me that an Internet connection was required. I tried it anyways. Once the rented movie is fully downloaded onto your iPad, it will appear in the Videos app, in the Rentals section. From there, even if you turn the airplane mode on, you should be able to press the play button and watch the movie. Note that I rented the movie in HD format and that I use the iPad 3rd generation.
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  • HT1657 Can i play rented movies on my ipad being offline?

    Can i play rented movies on my ipad being offline?

    The answer appears to be "maybe". Once the rental has completely downloaded it shouldn't need an Internet connection from then on, but I've seen reports here from people who tried the play the rental and has it insist on an Internet connection. I've never been able to spot any common factor between such reports to form an opinion as to why this happens, though it's possible that the movie hadn't really completely downloaded. But I'd advise not presuming that an Internet connection won't be necessary.
    Someone else here may have better insight into the issue.
    Regards.

  • Can I watch rented movies on my ipad on an airplane?

    About to take a very long flight and want to watch some rented movies on my ipad - I just read somewhere online that I can't do this without a wifi connection on the airplane - is this true? How can I do this? Thank you.

    Thanks for your responses - maybe I didn't put the question exactly right. I know that I need to be connected to download, but I've heard that you need an internet connection to watch the downloaded films so that Apple can start the clock on the rental. I've read a lot of stuff online that suggests that to watch rentals on an airplane you've got to start the film on the ground where you've got a connection and start the clock. This seems like a crazy work around for what must be a pretty popular activity for an ipad.
    I've looked at the Apple FAQ and haven't found any clear answers to this question. Can anyone clarify this one? Thanks again.

  • HT1657 Can I watch rented movies on a plain

    Can I watch a rented movie on a flight?

    Yes.
    But be aware, "you have 30 days from the time of rental to watch your movie, and 24 hours (in the US) or 48 hours (elsewhere) after you've started viewing to finish it. Once the rental period expires, the movie will disappear from your iTunes library."
    From here >  iTunes Store: Movie rental frequently asked questions (FAQ)

  • HT1657 Can you watch rented movies while on an airplane?

    Can rented movies be watched while on an airplane and to a different country?

    As long as the films have been fully downloaded then you shouldn't need to be online in order to watch them.

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    Can rented movies from iTunes be seen on a plane?

    Yes.
    You can watch them on a plane, in a train, in a car, in a bar, or on a bike, you can watch them anywhere you like.

  • HT1657 Can I watch rented movies on airplane mode?

    I am going on a plane ride and I know I have to download it while I still have interenet, but can I watch it on the plane in airplane mode?

    Yes

  • Can you watched rented movies on an airplane with the NEW iPad ?

    Have some traveloing coming up and wondering this-

    have11 wrote:
    do I download the rented movie to the Mac Book Pro, then synch and with Ipad and move it over then?
    You can do it that way if you wish, though here's a separate process for moving a rental; it's not just done by synching. See:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1390
    Or you can rent it directly from your iPad. Note that if you rent from your iPad, you cannot then move the movie to any other device, though that may not be an issue for you.
    Regards.

  • HT1657 Can I watch rented movies offline?

    I want to know if i can rent a movie and watch it on the plane later when I don't have wifi.

    Same as watching any other movie/show etc.
    Tap on it.  Watch it.

  • HT1657 Can you watched rented movies offline

    /|\ explains it all
    It's for a flight to Orlando

    As long as the film has been fully downloaded to the iPad's Videos app then you should be able to watch it whilst offline.

  • If you rent a movie through iTunes can you watch the movie on your iPad if you are not connected to internet or 3g

    If you rent a movie through iTunes, can you watch the movie on your iPad if you not in an area that does not have wifi or 3G access?  Such as on an airplane, etc...

    Yes - as long as the movie has totally and fully downloaded onto the iPad.

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