How do I use AppleTV+ on an Apple TV?

[Spanky Deluxe]

I must be stupid because I’m finding it very confusing to simply browse what’s on AppleTV +. There’s no dedicated app on my AppleTV, just the ‘AppleTV’ one which is a mess of some Amazon Prime stuff, BBC iPlayer stuff, some Apple TV+ stuff and loads of iTunes stuff to buy.

I never use the app for iPlayer or Prime stuff as they have dedicated apps but it seems like it’s the only way to access Apple TV Plus stuff.

Am I doing it wrong?

 

[chris4565]

No, you’re not doing it wrong The only way to access the Apple TV+ content is via the normal TV app but if you scroll down a bit in the app there are sections which are dedicated to Apple TV+ stuff.

 

[Spanky Deluxe]

That’s weird as I did scroll down but I didn’t see any sections dedicated to TV+ stuff. The main scrolling picture at the top was mostly ATV+ stuff but it wasn’t obvious it was even included. I just know it is because I follow Mac news.

 

[mallbritton]

Open the TV app and scroll down just a little bit and you will see something similar to this:

Then scroll down a little more and you will see this:

Just select the any of those icons to see the available content. It's just like any of the other Channels in the TV app.

 

[mmomega]

^^ What they said

 

[Spanky Deluxe]

Thanks, mallbritton, I found it thanks to that. Honestly, it really should be clearer.

 

[mallbritton]

You’re welcome. The confusing naming conventions don’t help.

 

[cardfan]

Can’t blame you. It really is a mess. This is what happens when selling content including your competitors content is more important than customer experience. It becomes a mess.

 

[sonicboom]

I have an older AppleTV ( pre 4K) , running 6.2.1.

no sign of AppleTV+ with this device.

can I not watch AppleTV+ content on my AppleTV?

 

[mallbritton]

The TV+ Channel is only available through the TV app. You might need to update your device to the latest version of iOS/tvOS.

How to watch Apple TV+, MLS Season Pass, and more

support.apple.com

 

[sonicboom]

I have a second generation appleTV - which doesn’t seem to support appletv+.

so I can stream anything from iTunes (movies, tv shows) on my Apple TV except apple content.

go figure.

for me this means any atv+ viewing is limited to my mobile devices. Airplane time killer content.

 

[mallbritton]

Nope, the 2nd generation ATV isn’t supported. If you were so inclined you could purchase a new one and get a free year of TV+

 

[AZhappyjack]

I have a second generation appleTV - which doesn’t seem to support appletv+.

so I can stream anything from iTunes (movies, tv shows) on my Apple TV except apple content.

go figure.

for me this means any atv+ viewing is limited to my mobile devices. Airplane time killer content.

Yeah.. it really frosts my cookies that I can't use USB-C on my Apple II. The 2nd generation AppleTV is 9 years old. Time for an upgrade.

 

[sonicboom]

9yrs old - I get it - but it purchases and streams all the other content from their store just fine.

so, a little surprised by this.

I already get atv+ content free - as I bought an iPhone 11 pro.

I’m not inclined to buy a new atv just to check out apples free programming. So for now, it’s airplane time killer content on my iPad when I travel.