Learn how to find that old favorite movie, rent new blockbusters, stream from your favorite online services, and customize the settings/options within your app.
How to Find Movies and TV Shows Inside the Apple TV App
To get started, you’ll need to download the Apple TV app, simply named “TV,” onto your iPhone or iPad, if it isn’t there already. The TV app comes pre-installed on devices using iOS 11 and 12. When you first open the app, it will prompt you to connect other apps like Hulu or NBC, if available, on your device. Your shows will appear in the Up Next section on the Home page. You’ll also see a What to Watch section for suggestions on what you can watch next, a Browse by Genre section, and a list of popular movies and shows in their respective genres. To play a movie or TV show, the instructions are simple.
How to Use the Search Feature
Looking for a specific movie or TV show? You can use the Search feature inside the app.
How to Find Previous Purchases and Rentals
If you’re looking for TV shows or movies you’ve previously purchased using another Apple TV app on another device, you can find those using the Library feature. On the Home screen, tap Library in the center of the menu at the bottom of your screen. Here, you’ll find all the titles you’ve previously purchased using your Apple ID.
How to Rent Movies, TV Shows, and More From iTunes
The Apple TV app gives you the ability to rent movies, TV shows and more from iTunes using the Store feature inside of the app.
How to Stream Content From Online Services
How to Customize the Settings/Options on the Apple TV App
Just like any other app, you can customize the Apple TV app to fit your needs.
How to Remove App Connections
You can remove app connections like Hulu by visiting the TV app’s settings.
How to Customize Your Favorite Sports Teams on Your TV App
If you love to watch sports, the TV app makes it easy to track your favorite teams by using the Pick Your Favorite Teams feature.
How to Remove Content From Up Next
You can also remove content you no longer watch from the Up Next section on your Home screen.
