Link Paramount+ to Amazon Prime Video in three steps

You can watch Paramount+ through Amazon Prime Video by adding it as a channel subscription. This means you log into Prime Video, find Paramount+ in the Channels section, and pay for Paramount+ through your Amazon account instead of directly to Paramount. Amazon handles the billing, and you watch everything in one app.

The process takes about five minutes and works on any device where you use Prime Video — phone, tablet, computer, or smart TV. You do not need to create a separate Paramount+ account if you go this route; Amazon creates one for you automatically.

Key Takeaways

  • Adding Paramount+ through Amazon Prime Video means you pay Paramount+ through your Amazon account and watch in the Prime Video app instead of the Paramount+ app.
  • You need an active Amazon Prime membership (not just Prime Video) to add Paramount+ as a channel.
  • The Paramount+ channel costs the same whether you pay Amazon or Paramount directly, usually $5.99 or $11.99 per month depending on the plan.
  • You can cancel the Paramount+ channel anytime through your Amazon account without affecting your Prime membership.

What you need before you start

You must have an active Amazon Prime membership — not just Prime Video alone. Prime Video is included with Prime, but you cannot add channels through Prime Video if you only have the video service without the full membership. If you have Prime Video through a third party (like a mobile carrier or student plan), you may not be able to add channels; check your account settings first.

You also need a valid payment method on file with Amazon. The Paramount+ subscription will charge to whatever card or payment method you use for your regular Amazon purchases.

How to add Paramount+ through the Prime Video app or website

Open Prime Video on any device and look for the menu. On a phone or tablet, tap the three horizontal lines (hamburger menu) in the bottom right corner. On a computer, click the menu icon in the top left. On a smart TV, use your remote to navigate to the menu.

Find and tap Channels or Browse Channels. Scroll down until you see Paramount+. Tap it and select Start your free trial or Subscribe, depending on whether a trial is currently running. You will see the price — usually $5.99 per month with ads or $11.99 without ads. Confirm your purchase, and the subscription activates when ready.

Paramount+ content now appears in your Prime Video app. You can search for shows and movies by name, or browse the Paramount+ section to see what is available. Your billing statement will show the charge under Amazon, not Paramount.

Adding Paramount+ through a web browser

Go to primevideo.com and sign in with your Amazon account. Click the menu icon (three lines) in the top left corner and select Channels. Search for Paramount+ or scroll until you find it in the list.

Click on Paramount+ and select the plan you want. Review the price and billing frequency, then click Subscribe. Amazon will confirm the subscription and charge your account. You can now watch Paramount+ content through Prime Video on any device.

The difference between paying Amazon and paying Paramount directly

The monthly cost is the same either way — you pay Paramount the same amount whether the money comes from your Amazon account or directly from you. The main difference is convenience and where your billing appears.

If you pay through Amazon, one bill covers everything, and you manage the subscription in your Amazon account settings. If you pay Paramount directly, you have a separate subscription and a separate bill. Some people prefer the Amazon route because they already manage their Prime membership there; others prefer paying Paramount directly to keep subscriptions separate.

You can switch between the two methods anytime. If you cancel the Amazon channel and later sign up directly with Paramount, your shows and watchlist may not carry over, so note what you are watching before you switch.

Canceling Paramount+ through Amazon

Go to your Amazon account and click Account & Lists in the top right. Select Your Account, then find Memberships and Subscriptions or Prime Video Channel Subscriptions. Find Paramount+ in the list and click Cancel Channel.

Amazon will ask you to confirm and may offer a discount to keep the subscription. If you decline, the channel cancels at the end of your current billing period. You keep access until that date, then Paramount+ content disappears from Prime Video.

Troubleshooting common problems

If you cannot find the Channels section, your account may not have Prime membership — Prime Video alone does not include channel subscriptions. Check your account type by going to Account & Lists and looking for your membership status.

If Paramount+ appears grayed out or says "not available in your region," you are in a location where Amazon does not offer the channel subscription. This is rare in the United States but can happen in other countries. In that case, you can still subscribe directly through Paramount's website.

If you subscribed but Paramount+ content is not showing up in Prime Video, sign out of the app completely and sign back in. Sometimes the app needs to refresh to display the new channel. On a smart TV, you may need to restart the device.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a separate Paramount+ account if I subscribe through Amazon?

No. Amazon creates a Paramount+ account for you automatically when you subscribe through Prime Video. You do not enter any information or create a username — everything is tied to your Amazon login.

Can I use the Paramount+ app if I subscribe through Amazon?

You can, but you do not have to. Log into the Paramount+ app with the same email address as your Amazon account, and it will recognize your subscription. Most people just use Prime Video since everything is in one place.

What happens to my Paramount+ subscription if I cancel my Amazon Prime membership?

Your Paramount+ channel subscription cancels automatically when your Prime membership ends. If you want to keep Paramount+, you would need to subscribe directly through Paramount before your Prime membership expires.

Can I get a free trial for Paramount+ through Amazon?

Sometimes. Amazon occasionally offers free trial periods for Paramount+, but this varies by account and time of year. When you navigate to Paramount+ in the Channels section, you will see whether a trial is available for your account.

Is the Paramount+ price the same on Amazon as it is on the Paramount website?

Yes. The monthly cost is identical — $5.99 with ads or $11.99 without ads. Amazon does not mark up the price, and Paramount does not discount it. You are paying Paramount the same amount either way.