Watch Thousands of Titles for Free with "Vudu Movies On Us"
Last week, Walmart sent an aggressive message to the world of video on-demand with the launch of its new free “Vudu Movies On US” service. The service, while free, will be supported through the use of limited commercial advertising. Titles can also be rendered ad-free through purchasing or renting.
VUDU says Movies On Us is stocked full of “thousands of movies and TV shows” including blockbuster titles such as True Grit, A Walk to Remember, School of Rock, and Escape from Planet Earth. Viewers can also expect to have access to sports and music documentaries, anime and animation, and more, all presented in (up to) 1080p resolution and Dolby Digital sound when available.
2016 market research by Digitalsmiths shows that nearly 40-percent of the US viewing audience rents or buys movies through TV on-demand. Currently, Amazon Video is the most used service (16.3%) followed by Redbox Kiosks (15%) and iTunes (8.3%). While Amazon realized a 1-percent gain in users over the last year, both Redbox (-3%) and iTunes (-1%) shrank. Vudu held steady from Q2 2015 through Q2 2016 with 2.1% of the market.
Walmart’s choice to deliver free content is move to increase its share of the TV on-demand market by getting eyes on its website and Vudu user interface. Not only does it attract users with the allure of free content, but it also encourages users to search through over 100,000 titles that require a fee to be viewed. It’s a smart move, but only time will tell if Vudu can crack Amazon and Redbox’s audience.
“As part of the Walmart family, Vudu is always looking for new ways for customers to save money – and nothing is more affordable than free. With Vudu Movies on Us, customers can watch HD movies and TV for free, and on-demand, with limited commercials,” said Jeremy Verba, vice president and general manager, Vudu. “Millions of customers already buy and rent content on Vudu on a monthly basis. This new service provides value for customers who want to watch movies and TV for free, when and how they wish to watch, without sacrificing quality.”
Movies On Us is available through Android and iOS devices, select internet-enabled TV, Blu-ray players, and streaming devices, and capable Playstation consoles.
Follow these steps to access Vudu Movies on Us:
1. Log on to Vudu on their web browser, mobile or living room device,
2. Click on the “New” tab (computer) or “Spotlight” (living room or mobile device),
3. Click “Movies on Us” to access content.
Image Credit: Vudu
Last week, Walmart sent an aggressive message to the world of video on-demand with the launch of its new free “Vudu Movies On US” service. The service, while free, will be supported through the use of limited commercial advertising. Titles can also be rendered ad-free through purchasing or renting.
VUDU says Movies On Us is stocked full of “thousands of movies and TV shows” including blockbuster titles such as True Grit, A Walk to Remember, School of Rock, and Escape from Planet Earth. Viewers can also expect to have access to sports and music documentaries, anime and animation, and more, all presented in (up to) 1080p resolution and Dolby Digital sound when available.
2016 market research by Digitalsmiths shows that nearly 40-percent of the US viewing audience rents or buys movies through TV on-demand. Currently, Amazon Video is the most used service (16.3%) followed by Redbox Kiosks (15%) and iTunes (8.3%). While Amazon realized a 1-percent gain in users over the last year, both Redbox (-3%) and iTunes (-1%) shrank. Vudu held steady from Q2 2015 through Q2 2016 with 2.1% of the market.
Walmart’s choice to deliver free content is move to increase its share of the TV on-demand market by getting eyes on its website and Vudu user interface. Not only does it attract users with the allure of free content, but it also encourages users to search through over 100,000 titles that require a fee to be viewed. It’s a smart move, but only time will tell if Vudu can crack Amazon and Redbox’s audience.
“As part of the Walmart family, Vudu is always looking for new ways for customers to save money – and nothing is more affordable than free. With Vudu Movies on Us, customers can watch HD movies and TV for free, and on-demand, with limited commercials,” said Jeremy Verba, vice president and general manager, Vudu. “Millions of customers already buy and rent content on Vudu on a monthly basis. This new service provides value for customers who want to watch movies and TV for free, when and how they wish to watch, without sacrificing quality.”
Movies On Us is available through Android and iOS devices, select internet-enabled TV, Blu-ray players, and streaming devices, and capable Playstation consoles.
Follow these steps to access Vudu Movies on Us:
1. Log on to Vudu on their web browser, mobile or living room device,
2. Click on the “New” tab (computer) or “Spotlight” (living room or mobile device),
3. Click “Movies on Us” to access content.
Image Credit: Vudu