Set up the Apple TV app on iPad

With the Apple TV app , you can watch Apple TV originals as well as your other favorite shows, movies, sports, and live news. Subscribe to Apple TV channels such as HBO and Showtime, watch titles from streaming services and cable providers, and purchase or rent movies and TV shows. The Apple TV app is on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, Apple TV, and supported smart TVs and streaming devices, so you can watch at home or wherever you go.

Note: The availability of the Apple TV app and its features and services (such as Apple TV , Apple TV channels, sports, news, and supported apps) varies by country or region. See the Apple Support articles Availability of Apple Media Services and Availability of supported apps in the Apple TV app.

Subscribe to Apple TV

You can subscribe to Apple TV (not available in all countries or regions) and watch new, exclusive Apple Originals without ads. Stream Apple TV on demand on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, Apple TV, and supported smart TVs and streaming devices, or download Apple Originals to watch offline on iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and Mac. With Family Sharing, up to six family members can share the subscription for no additional charge.

Tap Watch Now, scroll down to the Apple TV row, then do one of the following:
- Start a free one-year Apple TV subscription: Tap Enjoy 1 Year Free (available for eligible Apple ID accounts). See the Get Apple TV free for one year website.
- Start a free 7-day trial: Tap Try Apple TV Free (available for eligible Apple ID accounts). Apple TV provides one free trial per subscriber or family.
- Start a monthly subscription: Tap Subscribe.
Review the subscription details, then confirm with Face ID, Touch ID, or your Apple ID.

For more information about current offers related to Apple TV , see the Current Offers website.

Subscribe to Apple TV channels

If you subscribe to Apple TV channels (such as HBO and Showtime), you can stream the ad-free content on demand or download it to watch offline. With Family Sharing, up to six family members can share the subscriptions for no additional charge.

Tap Watch Now, then scroll down to browse the available channels.
To watch a channel, do one of the following:
- Start a free trial: Tap Try It Free (available for eligible Apple ID accounts). Each Apple TV channel provides one free trial per subscriber or family. The length of the trial may vary.
- Start a monthly subscription: Tap Subscribe.
Review the subscription details, then confirm with Face ID, Touch ID, or your Apple ID.

Add your cable or satellite service to the Apple TV app

Single sign-on provides immediate access to all the supported video apps in your subscription package.

Go to Settings > TV Provider.
Choose your TV provider, then sign in with your provider credentials.

If your TV provider isn’t listed, sign in directly from the app you want to use.

Connect supported apps to the Apple TV app

The Apple TV app recommends new content or the next episode in a series you watched. The first time you play from a supported app, tap Connect to allow the connection to the Apple TV app.

Manage your connected apps and subscriptions

Tap Watch Now, then tap or your profile picture at the top right.
Tap any of the following:
- Connected Apps: Turn apps on or off.
  Connected apps appear in the Apple TV app on all your devices where you’re signed in with your Apple ID.
- Manage Subscriptions: Tap a subscription to change or cancel it.
- Clear Play History: Remove your viewing history from all your Apple devices.

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