Jio Cinema plans 2023 yearly premium membership price in India, benefits, shows to watch, and more | 91mobiles.com

JioCinema is a popular video streaming service in India that offers a wide variety of movies, TV shows, and other content. And with the entry of several top Indian and international movies and TV shows, alongside exclusive IPL streaming, the platform has been gaining steam in the recent past. The service is available for free to all users, but there is also a single paid plan available for accessing HBO content.

In this article, we will take a look at the JioCinema plans available in 2023, including their yearly membership prices in India, features, and shows to watch. We will also discuss some of the most frequently asked questions so that your subscription experience is smooth.

JioCinema plans in India: price, benefits, and validity

There are currently two JioCinema plans available at the moment: Free and Premium. Here are the full details of the plans:

JioCinema free plan

The JioCinema free membership plan is available for all users across the country, irrespective of the SIM they are using. The plan offers access to pretty much every on the streaming platform, except for international shows and movies from Warner Bros (WB) and HBO. Users can stream live matches of TATA IPL 2023, along with Bollywood blockbuster Vikram Vedha and original shows like Naagin or Parshuram using the JioCinema free subscription.

The plan works across devices, including smartphone, laptop, and TV, and does not require a login. However, you will be served ads while streaming a movie as well as a TV show.

JioCinema Premium plan

The JioCinema Premium is a subscription-based plan priced at Rs 999 a year. The plan offers access to a lot more content than the streaming platform’s free subscription. The list includes HBO and WB shows and movies. Additionally, all JioCinema content, except for live matches, will stream ad-free with the premium plan. The JioCinema premium subscription supports up to 4 devices at a time and streams content in the highest audio and video quality available.

Best shows to watch with JioCinema Premium

JioCinema offers an array of content for users to watch for free. However, movies/ shows from HBO, WB, and more are only available with a premium subscription. Here are some of the most popular shows to watch with JioCinema premium subscription:

Best movies to watch with Jio Cinema premium

Some of the most popular movies with Jio Cinema premium membership are:

Jio Cinema features

Jio Cinema has a ton of features for an immersive viewing experience. Some of them include:

• Resume Watching: You can resume watching a movie or TV show from where you left off, even if you switch devices.
• Watch List: You can create a watch list of your favourite movies and TV shows so you can easily find them later.
• Auto Play: When you finish watching an episode of a TV show, the next episode will automatically start playing.
• Dock Player: You can watch a video while you browse other content on your device.
• Voice Search: You can use your voice to search for movies, TV shows, and actors.
• Bitrate Selection: You can choose the quality of the video you want to watch, based on your internet speed.
• Download: You can download movies and TV shows to watch offline.

FAQs

How can I activate Jio Cinema plan?

On mobile app:

1. Open the Jio Cinema app and login using your mobile number or email ID.
2. Tap on Subscribe written beside the Jio Cinema logo on top.
3. You will see a preview of features on the next screen. To continue, tap Continue and Pay Rs 999.
4. The plan will now be active on your account and you will be able to access the HBO library on the app.

On the website:

1. Open the website (http://jiocinema.com/) and login using your mobile number or email ID.
2. Click on Subscribe written beside the Jio Cinema logo on top.
3. You will see a preview of features on the next screen. To continue, click Continue and Pay Rs 999.
4. The plan will now be active on your account and you will be able to access the HBO library on the website.

Is Jio Cinema premium subscription free for Jio users?

As of now, there is no free trial for a Jio Cinema membership in India. However, do note that almost all content on the platform is accessible without membership or account login, including IPL live matches and highlights. For certain international content, you will have to mandatorily subscribe and pay from day one.

How do I download shows and movies on Jio Cinema?

To download shows and movies on Jio Cinema, you can follow these steps:

• Open the Jio Cinema app on your Android phone (downloads are only allowed on Android for now).
• Tap on the Movies or TV Shows tabs.
• Select the movie or TV show that you want to download.
• Tap on the Download button.
• Select the quality of the video that you want to download.
• Tap on Download Now.

The video will start downloading. You can track the progress of the download in the My Downloads section of the app.

Note:

• You can download up to 500 videos per month.
• The maximum video size that you can download is 2GB.
• You can download videos only on Wi-Fi.

Does Jio Cinema work on desktop?

Yes, Jio Cinema indeed works on desktop. You can access all movies and shows on the website, which you would on the app.

Do you get ads on Jio Cinema?

While Jio Cinema might show ads for its own movie and TV show library during your watch time, it does not show any external ads if you have an active subscription plan. That said, external ads are shown during IPL live matches, which is the case with most live sports screenings.

How do I renew Jio Cinema membership?

With an annual plan launched just last week, there is currently no information on how to renew your Jio Cinema membership on the app or website. However, as some time goes by, details will be clearer. Come back for details later!

How do I cancel Jio Cinema membership?

To cancel your Jio Cinema membership and delete your Jio Cinema account, follow these steps:

1. Open the Jio Cinema and login with your credentials.
2. Click on the More tab and tap Delete Account
3. You will be promoted to enter your email address linked to the account
4. After reading all the notes, click on Continue to process the cancellation.

Jio Cinema-Voot merger? 

It is interesting to note that while there have been talks of a Voot-Jio Cinema merger, there is no confirmation from Jio yet. However, when subscribing to Jio Cinema’s premium plan, the app and website give you an option to apply the promo code for Voot Select, suggesting a merger is on the cards.