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.

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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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Alexandra Plesa writes about Internet TV for Finder. When she’s not re-watching The West Wing for the 11th time, she likes to scour streaming services for any fascinating underrated gems they have on offer. She’ll never say no to a romantic comedy and she’ll press you to watch BoJack Horseman until you finally give in See full bio

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44 Responses

RonMay 25, 2016

Hi there, I would like to know how to cancel my subscription STAN. I don’t find anything wrong with the variety & selection film, I just don’t have the time to watch anything other than current affairs shows. Thank You.

Finder

MayMay 27, 2016Finder

Hi Ron, thanks for your inquiry!

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 is helpful.

Cheers,
May

LesleyMay 4, 2016

I have just received a bill on my Credit card for your service which I do not use.
I did the 30 day trial last year, but haven’t used it since.
Can you explain why I am suddenly being charged for a service I don’t use.
Your reply would be appreciated asap.
Thank you.

BarryJuly 5, 2016

I have been receiving a $10 charge each month but have never watched Stan. I have tried to cancel my subscription but I have forgotten my password and my email does not appear to be the correct login.
How do I go about this please?

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AlexJuly 6, 2016Finder

Hi Barry,

You’d need to contact Stan directly in that case; unless you’re able to provide direct proof of your identity on Stan there would be no way for you to be able to log in. Stan’s primary contact point is a web form that you should be able to find here: https://help.stan.com.au/hc/en-us/requests/new

Regards,

Alex.

BrodieMay 6, 2016

Hi Lesley,

Thanks for contacting Finder. I would recommend getting in touch with Stan’s customer support.

Thanks,
Brodie

kayMarch 27, 2016

I am hard of hearing. Are the shows on Stan captioned for hearing impaired? I rely on subtitles these days. Thanks.

BrodieMarch 31, 2016

Hi Kay,

Stan has introduced Closed Captions to a number of devices and titles.

Closed Captions are available on programs that display the CC symbol and on the following compatible devices:

PC/Mac using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge

Mobiles and Tablets

Apple TV

PlayStation®3 and®4

LG & Samsung Smart TVs

Chromecast and AirPlay

Hope that helps,
Brodie

margaretJanuary 12, 2016

i need to contact Stan either by phone(preferably)or email Ta

BrodieJanuary 18, 2016

Hi Margaret,

The only way to contact Stan customer service is via Stan help on their website. You simply leave an email address and a short description of your problem and you will be contacted by a representative.

Thanks,
Brodie

peterJune 30, 2015

i have only a debit card but it has visa on it can I use that to sign up for stan

BrodieJuly 1, 2015

Hi Peter,

From what I can see, Stan excepts credit/debit cards from Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

Hope that helps,

Brodie

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