If you are connected to Wifi, does Netflix use that by default?

[jalb]

Just curious. Do you have to turn off data?

 

[thomasward00]

When at home and the office, both of which have WiFi, I always turn off Data, just to be sure.

 

[thomasward00]

I also only have the 200meg ATT data plan, I'd go without the Data plan and go WiFi only, but carriers have to milk cash from customers.

 

[Dagolara]

The phone should default to WiFi if it establishes a connection, but turning off Data is a sure fire way to make sure you don't get any shocking data bills.

 

[magenta621]

Honestly, unless you have unlimited web access; turn off data just to actually know you are using wifi.

 

[jimski]

Turning off data is the only guarantee, but note that with it off, no: messaging, background email sync, live tile updates, etc. WiFi only remains on when you phone is plugged in to a power source. On battery, WiFi will turn off after 30 seconds if not working a task like downloading or streaming.

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[Goodeye]

If the picture looks blurry and bad while watching netflix I think that's a good indication your on 3G and NOT on wifi.

 

[enahs555]

I thought Netflix was only supposed to work over WiFi anyway?

 

[jimski]

To correct my below post, WiFi will turn off 30 seconds after your phone screen turns off, unless it it performing some activity, like streaming or downloading.

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[Duvi]

i have the 200mb plan on my wp7 line, but i have used 75% of that... i'm usually on wifi, so i assume somehow it hasn't been using it at all times. so like others have stated, turn it off to be sure.

 

[Adiliyo]

as much as i envy you att users for having a bunch of wp7 hansets to choose from, i don't envy your data caps. :\

netflix seems to default to wifi on other platforms, i don't see why it would be any different on wp7, but turning off data really is the safest way.

i sent a message to netflixhelps on twitter, if they reply, i'll let you guys know.

 

[Duvi]

as much as i envy you att users for having a bunch of wp7 hansets to choose from, i don't envy your data caps. :\

netflix seems to default to wifi on other platforms, i don't see why it would be any different on wp7, but turning off data really is the safest way.

i sent a message to netflixhelps on twitter, if they reply, i'll let you guys know.

i have unl data, but not on that line. have 200mb on 3 lines and unl on my primary. paying $30/line each month would be too much to swallow.

 

[Goodeye]

True it should by default, and on some platforms it might be forced. I remember Netflix on iPhone (this was over a year ago maybe the app has been updated) would allow over 3G as well. Of course with disastrous results......

 

[wolfman-fu]

I thought Netflix was only supposed to work over WiFi anyway?

No it will work over 3G I was watching an episode of Weeds while waiting on my food at a local resturant that does not have wifi.

 

[jimski]

Problem is, if you lose your WiFi connection while viewing, or the signal is weaker than your 3G signal, the phone may switch over automatically. And I have read that once switched over it won't go back to WiFi till you exit, reload an app. Maybe Netflix needs a "Use WiFi Only" toggle.

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[Duvi]

Problem is, if you lose your WiFi connection while viewing, or the signal is weaker than your 3G signal, the phone may switch over automatically. And I have read that once switched over it won't go back to WiFi till you exit, reload an app. Maybe Netflix needs a "Use WiFi Only" toggle.

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i agree. a 'wifi-only' switch would be perfect.

 

[jalb]

A wifi only toggle for auto upload of pics to skydrive would be cool too.

 

[cdook]

I'm surprised you guys can make 200mb work. Last month was my lowest data usage month yet and I was at 1000mb and that was on WiFi half the time.

 

[Duvi]

I'm surprised you guys can make 200mb work. Last month was my lowest data usage month yet and I was at 1000mb and that was on WiFi half the time.

i'm around wifi 90%-95% of the time... i wouldn't even make the 2GB if i didn't have that much wifi.

 

[wolfman-fu]

What really needs to happen is to bring the unlimited data plans back, and this worry would go away.