While Netflix, HBO, and increasingly Amazon Prime Video might be the first options that come to mind when you think of a streaming platform, there are other interesting alternatives in Spain worth considering, focusing on strictly Spanish content. The one we're recommending today? ATRESplayer Premium . Here's what you need to know.
Atresplayer Premium, the "Netflix" of Atresmedia
As we said, there are certain on-demand content platforms that have become so popular that they seem to be the only ones available, however, the options are more varied than it might seem at first. There are several different services that can be contracted in Spain and today we are going to focus on one of them to get to know it a little better.
We're talking about ATRESplayer Premium , the online video platform from the Atresmedia group, where you can find a wide range of content from the group's channels as well as other on-demand options. It's one of our top recommendations that you should have on your Smart TV. If you'd like to see our full recommendation, check out the video we made on our YouTube channel:
But anyway, back to ATRESplayer Premium. To make sure you understand what it offers and, above all, how much it costs, we've put together a Q&A that will surely answer many of your questions if you're thinking of subscribing, either through the official website or through providers like Movistar+, which includes it as an additional charge on your monthly bill. Here's everything you need to know.
What contents can you enjoy in ATRESplayer Premium?
You have all the programs of the DTT family of channels, live or on demand from Antena 3, laSexta, Neox, Nova, Mega, AtreSeries and other online sources such as Flooxer. All ad-free for paid users.
You can also enjoy certain premieres (days before they air on television) and unique, exclusive content on the platform . This includes original content (movies, series, and documentaries) that are only available on ATRESplayer Premium and are gradually generating a lot of buzz, including shows featuring some familiar faces from the company, such as El Gran Wyoming with " Usted está aquÃ" (You Are Here ).
It is gradually expanding its catalog at a good pace, with offerings such as El Nudo (which, incidentally, became the platform's best premiere), Cuatro bodas y un funeral, Veneno (the series directed by "Los Javis" – directors of Paquita Salas ), Cardo (which is already in its second season), Drag Race España , By Ana Milán or Toy Boy , among others.
The service has now also announced the addition of a good list of new options for its subscribers. These range from recurring Christmas specials like " A Christmas with Samantha Hudson, " featuring celebrities of all kinds such as Amaia Romero, Anabel Alonso, Arturo Valls, Victoria MartÃn, Supremme de Luxe, La Prohibida, Paco Clavel, Jordi Cruz, Yurena, and Kika Lorac, to the program " Gran Hotel de las Reinas ."
Other original series that are already premiering in 2022 :
- Ana &
- the age of anger
- two years and one day
- Do not tell anybody
- Drag Race Spain (Season 2)
- the gypsy bride
- Stories of protégés
- Wounds
- The route
- Thistle (Season 2)
- You're from TV, right?
- The Protected: The Return (Season 2)
- The Protected: DNA
- TefÃa's nights
- Haystacks & CIA
- Bitches
- UPA Next Dance
- You are here
- Camilo Superstar
- Tino Casal (documentary series)
- Queens to the rescue: HIV is a stigma
- Dressed in blue (continuation of Venom)
- The Bourbons
On May 31st, the ATRESplayer platform premiered "Los Borbones," a major project that, through six episodes, tells the story of the dynasty that has reigned in Spain since its return in 1969, when then-Prince Juan Carlos was designated successor to Francisco Franco as King. Viewers will learn about the inner workings of the family, the disputes with Don Juan, the father of the King Emeritus and legitimate monarch by order of succession, as well as the important role of Juan Carlos I in events such as those of February 23, 1981, and the attempted coup d'état.
Differences between ATRESplayer free and ATRESplayer Premium
Apart from the obvious one (you have to pay), the paid subscription allows you to do more things and enjoy more content than the free version. And yes, there is much more than not swallowing advertising. These are the characteristics of each one:
free ATRESplayer
- Start over
- Keep watching
- You have advertising every 20-30 minutes
ATRESplayer Premium
- Original content
- previews
- Whithout ads
- the entire catalog
- offline download
- Last 7 days
- 4K
- Start over
- Keep watching
As you can see, the paid version eliminates advertising, but it also gives you access to the entire catalogue, original content from the firm, and allows you to download movies and series offline to watch them later.
Can foreign series and films be seen in their original version?
Yes. In principle, all foreign series are available in their original version on the service.
How much does ATRESplayer Premium cost?
The platform offers two completely closed subscription options that, for the moment, cannot be expanded with other alternatives, channels or platforms.
The official prices of ATRESplayer Premium are:
- monthly option: 4,99 euros.
- annual option: 49,99 euros (we save two months).
Outside of Spain, it is also possible to access it, although for this you have to subscribe to the so-called International Premium Package, due to issues of content exploitation rights abroad.
If you're a Movistar+ subscriber, just like with Netflix, you can centralize your ATRESplayer Premium subscription through your monthly bill at a slightly lower price than the one mentioned earlier: €3,99. Furthermore, if you have the UHD decoder, you can access the app and all its content through the " living apps . "
In all cases you will enjoy the content without advertising , of course, and without a commitment, and you can also download in offline mode (at 720p, mind you, and it expires after a week) and watch the content streaming in high definition.
There is a free option : you sign up on the ATRESplayer app and access the content with ads, but you won't see the premieres or the original exclusive titles. However, the ads are quite annoying and inconvenient, as they tend to be frequent interruptions.
With which devices can you watch ATRESplayer Premium?
You can access the platform through your phone (with iOS or Android), tablet (iOS, Android and Windows), through your computer (either PC -Windows and Linux- or Mac) and on a lot of other devices. We leave you with all the possible options and their corresponding download links (if they exist).
- Samsung Smart TV with Tyzen
- LG Web OS
- Android TV
- Xbox
- iOS
- Android
- Amazon Fire Stick
Samsung and LG Smart TVs (with Tizen and webOS), as well as those using the Android TV operating system, have direct access to ATRESplayer Premium through their respective apps. In fact, the Xiaomi TV we reviewed here also supports it.
It is also compatible with Google Chromecast, Apple TV, Amazon Fire Stick and Android TV set-top-boxes.
As for operating systems, it is compatible with Google Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Microsoft Edge 15 or higher and Safari.
How many devices can you simultaneously play its contents?
This is a very important point for many users and, in some cases, it determines whether they ultimately choose one service over another. Here, the service is somewhat more limited than on other platforms, as it only allows the use of two devices simultaneously with the same account. Therefore, you can only view content on two devices at a time (for example, one person on the TV at home and another on their tablet). Due to this limitation, the account sharing feature with a friend is quite restricted, so don't expect to share the account with the entire family.
In what quality are the contents reproduced?
The platform offers HD and even 4K images and Dolby Digital Plus sound (if available), although it is not the norm in all the content that you will see in the catalogue. It will therefore depend on the titles that you are going to see to be able to enjoy one quality or another.
It is also important to take into account your connection. The platform recommends that you have one of at least 6 real megabytes (more if we refer to 4K content). Keep that in mind.
What does the free 'Registered' version offer?
ATRESplayer offers two subscription options: Registered and Premium. Throughout this post, we've detailed all the features offered by the Premium subscription, such as ad-free content, exclusive premieres and releases of Atresmedia original content, and offline downloads.
However, there is a fairly basic free option that you can enjoy simply by registering on the ATRESplayer platform. The ' Registered ' version allows you to watch the latest broadcasts from Antena 3, LaSexta, Nova, and Mega for a few days after they air on television, although this access has an expiration date. Viewing this content includes advertising , and you cannot download episodes or programs to your devices for offline viewing. You can also watch live broadcasts from Atresmedia channels directly on your mobile device. However, to fully enjoy the experience, it's best to give the platform a try with a Premium subscription.