An information device is provided that includes a communication component and a controller. The communication component is configured to communicate with an external device. The controller is configured to download video data from the external device through the communication component. The controller is configured to perform processing for playing the video data. The controller is configured to execute an application for playing the video data. The controller is configured to send a download request for each divided video data, with the divided video data being obtained by dividing up the video data.