Stan delivers ultra high definition video streaming to Australians, with plenty of local and international content.
The local streaming service Stan is a joint venture equally owned by Fairfax Media and Nine Entertainment.
As an on-demand TV show and movie provider with a strong library and local production budget, it's by far one of Netflix's strongest competitors in Australia.
Stan has a range of powerful content broadcasting rights with a variety of producers, including Viacom, MGM, BBC Worldwide, Showtime, CBS, Village Roadshow, Starz and Lionsgate (to name a few).
These partnerships allow Stan to stream some of the biggest blockbusters.
Most notably, Stan kicked off local content production back in 2015 with its fly-on-the-wall buddy cop comedy No Activity, before bringing Wolf Creek's Mick Taylor to the small screen in 2016.
Stan made history in 2016 by becoming the first streaming service to be nominated for a Logie Award when No Activity nabbed three nominations: Most Outstanding Supporting Actor for both Dan Wylie and Tim Minchin, and Most Outstanding Comedy Program.
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How much does Stan cost?
Stan’s streaming plans start at $10 per month for the Basic tier (one screen, standard definition). New subscribers also get a 30-day free trial, but it's worth noting that your card will automatically be debited once the 30 days is over.
How many TV shows and movies does Stan have?
As of 18 June 2018, Stan houses 365 TV shows and 998 movies. There are obviously too many titles to list here, but we've got regularly updated lists for Stan's TV show selection and Stan's movie selection.
A look at Stan's original content
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How much data will Stan use?
The quality of your stream will significantly impact the amount of data you will use while binge-watching the latest season of Sherlock. On a number of devices, Stan will actually let you manually set the quality of your connection via the app's settings, though Stan also automatically adjusts quality based on your Internet connection's speed. If you want to know how much data you will use streaming Stan at the different quality settings, see below:
- Low quality: Approx 570MB/hour
- Medium quality (SD): Approx 1.13GB/hour
- High definition (HD): Approx 2.89GB/hour
- Ultra-high definition (4K): Approx 7GB/hour
If you're watching Stan on a mobile device and you don't have access to an unmetered plan, manually adjusting the quality is going to help reduce the amount of data you'll have to pay for.
To change video quality settings, select the settings cog in the Stan app on your device of choice and select the Video Quality option. For the best possible quality for the connection speed, leave it on Auto, but if you want to save your precious data, manually select Low or Medium.
It's important to note that even if you select the High setting, if your connection can't deliver HD, it will automatically drop the quality to try and keep the stream running rather than pause and buffer.
In March 2017, Stan launched an offline mode for its Android and iOS apps, which allows users to download TV shows and movies to watch later without a constant Internet connection.
For more information on Stan's data usage, we've broken it all down for you in another guide.
How does Stan compare?
Which devices are compatible with Stan?
Stan has worked hard on delivering a comprehensive suite of devices that you can access its streaming service from, including Smart TVs, gaming consoles, desktops, laptops, smartphones, tablets and more.
Stan also launched 4K streaming in April 2017, but to enjoy Stan in full Ultra HD resolution you will need a compatible 4K TV from Sony, LG, Samsung or Hisense.
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How do I reset my Stan Pin? I have forgotten my Pin.
Hi Liz,
Thank you for reaching out to Finder.
Using a web browser on a Mac or PC, head over to Stan’s website and log in to your account.
Hover your mouse over your profile in the top right corner and select Manage Account.
Select I’ve forgotten my PIN located towards the bottom of the page.
Stan will then send you an email containing a link that will allow you to create a brand new PIN (PIN must be 4 numeric digits).
Hope this helps!
Cheers,
Reggie
I have switched to nbn and now movies wont play
Hi Darren,
Thank you for leaving a question.
You may need to check the speed of your internet connection first to see if it can stream Stan. You may also check below on the applicable resolution depending on the amount of data needed to view movies:
Low quality: Approx 570MB/hour
Medium quality (SD): Approx 1.13GB/hour
High definition (HD): Approx 2.89GB/hour
Ultra-high definition (4K): Approx 7GB/hour
Lastly, if this does not work. Please contact Stan customer support. Hope this helps!
Cheers,
Reggie
can I have stan when I want to have stan. ie: can I have it this month and then cancel it until I want it again.
Hi Jessica,
Thanks for leaving a question on finder.
They have made the process to sign back up to Stan super quick and easy, so whenever you sign back into Stan using a web browser after cancelling your account, you will be asked if you would like to reactivate your service.
Cheers,
Joel
HOW CAN I CANCEL MY SUPSCRIPTION TO STAN?
Hi Helen,
Thank you for your comment.
To cancel your Stan subscription, please log in to your stan account on their website. After logging in, please follow the steps below:
– Hover your mouse over your profile in the top right corner and select Manage Account
– Then locate the Cancel your subscription option under Subscription Information and follow the prompts. Your service will not end right away – it will cease at the end of your last billed period.
Regards,
Jhezelyn
I want to cancel Stan.
Hi Alan,
Thanks for reaching out to us.
You can cancel Stan at any time. There is no contractual agreement between Stan and subscribers.
You can cancel your Stan subscription by following the steps below:
– Log on to Stan website using a web browser
– Click on your profile image (next to the account holder’s name)
– Click ‘Manage Account’
– Click ‘Cancel your subscription’ (about half way down the page)
Please note though your cancellation is effective at the end of the current monthly subscription period and your account will be closed and your access to the Stan Service will be disconnected from this date.
Hope this information helped.
Cheers,
Rench
Is series 4 of Mr. Selfridge on Stan?
Hi Turmoil!
Thanks for the comment.
As of the moment, Mr. Selfridge Series 4 is not available on Stan.
You may check the available TV shows and movies line-up on this page for future reference.
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Jonathan
A while ago we watched a fantastic TV series set in Canada.
It was about a school teacher and a mounted policeman.
Romance. Set in 1800’s.
Can’t remember the name of it, but love and Heart were in the title name.
Hope you can help me.
Hi Glenice,
Thanks for your question.
I’m not sure but my guess is ‘When Calls the Heart’ (TV Series). Please let me know if it is not.
Cheers,
Anndy
I need captioned movies. Are they available on Stan?
Hi Deirdre,
Thank you for your enquiry.
Although closed captions is not available for all titles in Stan, it is available on selected titles. You can see if closed captions is available when there’s the CC icon under the title while choosing the TV show or movie title.
Cheers,
Jason
Can I request new programmes and latest series.
Hi Ruth,
You can submit a request to Stan by following this link.
Thanks,
Brodie
hi. how do you turn off the subtitles,,i use a samsung tablet and cant find a way to turn it off
Hi John,
Thanks for your question.
While streaming, you can see a CC button on your screen. You can click on that to deselect subtitles.
Cheers,
Anndy