Streaming While Traveling: What to Know Before You Go
Streaming on the road works differently than at home. A little preparation avoids most of the frustration.
Streaming while traveling usually works fine, but hotel Wi-Fi, unfamiliar TVs, and mobile data limits introduce a few variables that don't come up at home.
Check the Wi-Fi before you rely on it
Hotel and short-term rental Wi-Fi varies enormously in quality. Run a quick speed test before you plan an evening around streaming — our guide on testing your internet speed explains how.
Using your phone or tablet as a backup
If a hotel TV isn't cooperative, streaming directly on a phone or tablet is a reliable fallback. See our comparison of tablets vs phones for streaming on the go.
Watch your mobile data if Wi-Fi isn't available
Streaming over mobile data can use up a plan quickly — our guide on saving mobile data while streaming covers practical ways to cut usage.
Your Apollo Group TV account works the same way wherever you're signed in, subject to the device tier on your plan — see the Subscription page for details, or contact support if you run into a device-specific question on the road.
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