Your Apple TV has a content organization app called, simply, Apple TV. This app is the central location for TV and movie content on your Apple TV, not just from your iTunes library, but also from all of your favorite video apps and services, such as Apple TV+, Hulu, Starz, HBO Now, and CBS. With this guide, you'll learn how to use the Apple TV app, link it to video sources, watch your purchased videos, and even change how Apple TV's Siri Remote works. Show
How to watch a show or movie in the Apple TV appWatching is what the Apple TV app is for, and getting started is very simple. All it takes is a few clicks on the Apple TV remote.
How to connect apps to the Apple TV appWhile it doesn't work with every video app (Netflix is notably absent, for instance), the Apple TV app will automatically connect with apps like Hulu, providing access to their content in a unified location.
How to remove app connections to the Apple TV appIf you don't like the suggestions provided by one of your video apps and would rather not see them, you can remove the connection between that app and the Apple TV app.
How to add shows and movies to Up Next in the Apple TV AppUp Next should be your first stop when you're looking for something to watch. It offers up the latest episodes of your favorite shows or helps you pick back up with a movie you were watching.
How to play a video from your library in the Apple TV appYou'll no longer need to head to the separate Movies and TV Shows apps to watch your purchased content on the Apple TV — all of your content is now in the Apple TV app.
How to buy or rent movies in the Apple TV app
How to buy TV shows in the Apple TV app
How to buy TV show seasons in the Apple TV app
How to subscribe to Channels in the Apple TV app on Apple TVIn addition to renting, buying, or streaming through an app, you can subscribe directly to select Channels in the Apple TV app. Once subscribed to a Channel, content recommendations will appear in the Watch Now section of the Apple TV app.
How to cancel a Channel subscription on Apple TVYou can unsubscribe to Apple TV Channels at any time, just like you would with any other service you subscribe to through iOS, iPadOS, macOS, or tvOS. All it takes is a click on the Siri Remote.
How to watch live sports in the Apple TV app on Apple TVWhile you've always been able to watch live sports on tvOS thanks to third-party apps, the Apple TV app has a section dedicated to bringing in the various live games available in those apps into a single place.
How to set your favorite sports teams in the Apple TV appYou can select your favorite sports teams to receive notifications when one of their games is on. Your choices for favorite teams will also sync to the TV app on iPhone and iPad.
How to remove a favorite team in the Apple TV appIf you want to stop following a team, you can remove it from your favorites.
How to change the function of the Siri Remote TV buttonDepending on your preference, you can decide whether or not the Siri Remote's TV button opens the Apple TV app or takes you to the Home screen.
Find it all in one place with the Apple TV app on Apple TVWhether you are catching up with the latest movies through Disney+ or binge-watching Ted Lasso via Apple TV+, the Apple TV app makes finding content a breeze. Apple's TV app on the Apple TV puts all of your content in one familiar place so you can jump right in without having to track down which app your show is in or remember how to navigate a clunky menu for a service provider. How do I connect apps to Apple TV?Get the Apple TV app or Apple TV+ app on your smart TV or streaming device. Go to your device's app store and search for the Apple TV app or Apple TV+ app. If you don't see the app that you're looking for, check your device's compatibility. ... . Download the app.. Open the app and follow the instructions to complete setup.. How do I connect my Apple TV to Netflix app?To connect your Apple TV to your Netflix account, make sure you are on the home screen and follow the steps below. From the home screen, select the App Store. In the App Store, search for Netflix to find the app, then select Get to start installation. After installation, the Netflix app will appear on the home screen.
How do I add apps from my iPhone to my Apple TV?If you've already bought an app, or if a developer has made an Apple TV version of one of your iPhone or iPad apps available as a "universal purchase", you'll find them in your Purchased tab. Launch the App Store app from your Home screen. Swipe over to the Purchased tab. Navigate to an app you want to download.
Why can't I add apps to my Apple TV?Unlike with the newer models, users cannot add their own apps to the 3rd, 2nd, or 1st generation Apple TV models (except in one case, as we'll see). That's because the 3rd generation Apple TV and earlier models don't have an App Store for third-party apps. But that doesn't mean that new apps don't get added.
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