How much data does Stan use?

The quality of your stream will significantly impact the amount of data you will use while streaming Stan. 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: Approximately 570MB per hour Medium quality (SD): Approximately 1.13GB per hour High definition (HD): Approximately 2.89GB per hour Ultra high definition (4K): Approximately 7GB per hour 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.

How can I switch from HD to SD?

Once you begin to watch the video, click on the blue HD icon in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. This is a toggle switch for HD. When blue it means that HD has been activated and when white it means the content is being broadcast to you in SD.

How can I watch Stan on my television?

Stan can stream to your television using a compatible mobile device and either Chromecast or Apple TV. It is also compatible with some brands of smart TVs and gaming consoles where you just need to download the app.

Does Stan come with parental controls?

Yes, you can control what your children watch through Stan either by using your kids' profiles or by setting your own restrictions by classification.

How do I create profiles using Stan?

You will need to log in to your Stan account and use the manage account tab on the right-hand side of the screen. Here you can create, edit and delete profiles.

Where did the show I was watching on Stan go?

Unfortunately, Stan doesn't own a lot of the content in its library. If it's listed as an original then it should stick around on Stan, but a lot of its library is made up of third party deals. Those deals can end at any time and means loads of titles can leave Stan .

How do I know if new TV shows or movies have been added to Stan's selections?

Stan has a new releases category and a recently added category to browse when you are looking for something to watch. You can also sign up for the newsletter, which will email you the instant new content has been released.

How do I cancel Stan?

Simply put, head to Stan's website, log-in head to account details and look to cancel. We have a step by step guide for cancelling Stan if you need help.

How do I pay for Stan?

Stan accepts payments from Visa, Mastercard and American Express. You will input your card details when you create your account and a payment will automatically be taken from the card each month on the same day that you signed up.

Stan: Price, content and features compared

Stan is a local streaming service owned by Nine Entertainment. As an on-demand TV show and movie provider with a strong library and local production budget, it's one of Netflix's strongest competitors in Australia.

Stan has content broadcasting rights deals with a variety of producers like MGM and Lionsgate, but also suffered significant content losses with services like Paramount Plus and Disney Plus taking back shows they own. However, the streaming service now offers live sport and doubled down on original content to compensate.

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How much does Stan cost?

Stan's streaming plans start at a month for the Basic tier (1 screen, standard definition). New subscribers get a . Stan's Standard and Premium Plans cost and a month, respectively.

Remember to keep an eye out on promotions or deals for Stan to score a discount.

Does Stan have a free trial?

Yes, Stan is one of the streaming services that is the most generous with a free trial. There is no longer a free trial. . If you need help signing up, see our Stan free trial guide.

What can I watch on Stan?

Stan has built out its library to now house 762 TV shows and 8,743 movies. There are obviously too many titles to list here, but we've got regularly updated lists for Stan's TV shows and Stan's movie selection.

One section where Stan excels is original content. The service 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. More titles followed, including favourites like Bump, The Tourist and Black Snow.

Every TV show on Stan

Every movie on Stan

What content is coming to Stan?

RuPaul's Drag Race UK Versus The World - 10 February
Three Women - 16 February
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live - 26 February
Black Mafia Family (season 3) - 1 March
Yellowstone (season 5b) - November 2024

Are Stan and Stan Sport the same?

No. Stan is an entertainment streaming service. Meanwhile Stan Sport as its name suggests streams sports. For a month, Stan Sport is available as an add-on to a regular Stan subscription. You need to already have a Stan package to access Stan Sport. While Stan comes with a , STan Sport has no free trial.

Stan Sport offers live and on-demand coverage of a variety of rugby competitions. On top of that, Stan Sport also shows all of the tennis Grand Slams. You can also watch the UEFA Champions League and more UEFA comps, as well as motorsport such as Formula E, INDYCAR and the World Rally Championship.

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Content can fluctuate wildly on Stan. As an Australia-only streamer, it's at the mercy of distribution deals from overseas studios. Sometimes it lucks out with shows like Hacks and Poker Face, but other times the shows don't hit the mark like Dangerous Liaisons. But there are some hidden gems in there if you look for them. Plus, Stan is good for a comfort binge of iconic shows. Stan's commitment to local content puts it a step above the international streamers though.
It has a wide device availability, but a recent decision to discontinue a PC app with little notice personally cut down an option available for me to watch.
Its pricing puts it alongside other streaming services, so there's nothing to differentiate it there. Which means that it's totally down to content and what you want to watch.

Mark Neilsen
Streaming writer at Finder

If it wasn't for someone else I lived with paying for Stan or that it's the only streamer with Yellowstone, I think it's a service that can be foregone. Stan and BINGE are priced the exact same, but one of them has every big show that everyone wants to watch and the other (Stan) sometimes has good series. I find a lot of popular titles on Stan are available on other services too.
I like that Stan has a very big focus on its interface for what's trending, new and what I'm watching, rather than trying to force other content on me. I'm yet to have any major performance issues with Stan, the app is reliable. I just tend to find I don't think it has as quality titles as other services and so much of it can be streamed elsewhere for cheaper.

Aaron McAllister
Streaming publisher at Finder

We're deep now into the SVOD era, and when you jump from app to app – as I do regularly – they all appear to have been birthed by the same mother. Stan's user interface and feature offering doesn't stand out in any way, but it's just as serviceable and stable as its competitors.
When it comes to new and exclusive content, Stan is one of the better options on the market. Especially when it comes to TV, including stand-up comedy. But the AI doesn't do a good job of surfacing originals, and at a glance you'd think the app was focused on its extensive legacy library.
Although it's worth pointing out, Stan is the only entertainment-focused app that still offers a very solid sport category as well.
I do worry about Stan's future as more content licensing agreements end. For example, flagship series Yellowstone will surely end up on Paramount Plus. Especially given the aggressive pricing, especially if you want 4K. But as it stands, the app offers solid content, with room for improvement.

Chris Stead
Finder innovations editor

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 and tablets. Here's the list of devices compatible with Stan:

Computers: PC, Mac
Phones and tablets: iOS, Android
Gaming consoles: PS3, PS4, PS5, Xbox One
Smart TVs: Samsung, LG, Hisense, Sony, Panasonic, TCL, Philips, Kogan, FFALCON, Toshiba, EKO
Streaming media devices: Apple TV, Android TV, Chromecast, Fetch TV, Telstra TV, Amazon Fire TV

How does Stan compare?

Stan vs Netflix

Stan vs BINGE

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Stan frequently asked questions

The quality of your stream will significantly impact the amount of data you will use while streaming Stan. 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: Approximately 570MB per hour
- Medium quality (SD): Approximately 1.13GB per hour
- High definition (HD): Approximately 2.89GB per hour
- Ultra high definition (4K): Approximately 7GB per hour
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.

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44 Responses

RuthOctober 15, 2016

Can I request new programmes and latest series.

BrodieOctober 17, 2016

Hi Ruth,

You can submit a request to Stan by visiting Stan’s submit a request page.

Thanks,
Brodie

johnSeptember 23, 2016

hi. how do you turn off the subtitles,,i use a samsung tablet and cant find a way to turn it off

AnndySeptember 29, 2016

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

DaleSeptember 15, 2016

How do I change my email address and pass word for stan

AnndySeptember 15, 2016

Hi Dale,

Thanks for your question.

To change your email address, you have to log in first to your account on Stan website. On the upper right corner of the page, select ‘Manage Account’ and click the Edit button. You can then change your email address in the ‘Email’ section.

To change your password, just click the ‘Change Password’ button on the ‘Manage Account’ page.

Cheers,
Anndy

RorkoJuly 28, 2016

Hi,
I started a 30 day trial quite a while ago and it was terrible because I had to use through my laptop connected to my tv,
If you check I didn’t use stan and forgot to cancel and was charged a months subscription.
Now I have a fetch gen 2 box and would like to trial stan again, I am hoping for a better experience .and that you re instate a. 30 day trial
So I can see stan at its best and not the interrupted viewing problems I had before
Regards

Finder

MayJuly 29, 2016Finder

Hi Rorko,

Thank you for your question.

Just to confirm, though, finder.com.au is a comparison website and does not represent Stan.

First, for your Fetch TV box, to use the box, you will need to subscribe directly with Fetch TV get the Fetch TV service and not through Stan.

And for your Stan, as you already had your 30-day trial before, Stan does not offer a “second” 30-day trial, it is only for new customers who have not subscribed with Stan ever before.

Cheers,
May

JuliaJuly 8, 2016

How do I go back a couple of episodes if it is on auto play?

AnndyJuly 8, 2016

Hi Julia,

Thanks for your question.

When watching shows on Stan, generally, you can pause or stop playback and head back to the episode select screen which will allow you to then choose the episode you want to watch again.

May I know what device you are currently streaming Stan from so I can provide you with a more specific instruction? Thanks.

Cheers,
Anndy

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