Summary
- Inventory your apps, confirm subscription tiers allow downloads, update, and log in before you go.
- Download movies, shows, music, podcasts, and audiobooks at home; mix lengths and favorites.
- Prep device: free storage, disable background refresh/autoplay, test downloads in Airplane mode.
Whether youโre heading home for the holidays or heading overseas for an epic ski vacation, when getting prepped for travel, youโre usually more concerned with having enough underwear and socks than with whatโs on your phone if thereโs a delay or cancellation at the airport.
With often poor airport Wi-Fi, the โIโll just stream somethingโ backup plan just wonโt cut it, so why not be prepared before you leave the house with this offline streaming plan? Load your phone or tablet up with movies, shows, music, podcasts, and audiobooks, and be prepared the next time your gate flashes that dreaded โDelayedโ sign.
Take a quick inventory of your streaming apps
You probably already have all the apps you regularly use on your mobile devices and/or tablets (and all the A/V travel gear…