Subscribe to and buy content
In the Apple TV app, you can subscribe to Apple TV and Apple TV channels. A subscription gives you access to content on demand on any supported TV, living room device, or Apple device. You can also buy, rent, or preorder TV shows and movies.
You can choose to bundle your Apple TV subscription with other Apple services by subscribing to Apple One. See the Apple Support article Bundle Apple subscriptions with Apple One.
Note: Not all devices support on-device transactions, so you may not be able to buy, rent, or subscribe to shows or channels directly. However, you can watch items you’ve already purchased, rented, or subscribed to on another device signed in to the same Apple Account.
Subscribe to Apple TV
Apple TV is a subscription streaming service featuring acclaimed original series, films, documentaries, Major League Soccer (MLS), Friday Night Baseball doubleheaders, Formula 1® in the U.S., and more.
Go to the Apple TV app
on your device.Do one of the following:
Select the subscription button, then follow the onscreen instructions.
Tip: Apple TV and Peacock are also available as a bundled subscription in the United States.
Subscribe to Apple TV channels (if available)
Go to the Apple TV app
on your device.Do any of the following:
Navigate down to Channels to view Apple TV channels, then navigate left and right to browse available options.
Select a channel to view content previews and subscription options.
Select the subscription button, then follow the onscreen instructions.
Add your TV provider to the Apple TV app
You can add your cable or satellite service to the Apple TV app and watch shows and movies on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and supported TVs or living room devices. Single sign-on provides immediate access to all the supported video apps in your subscription package.
Note: Support for this feature may vary depending on your TV provider. Apple TV app availability might vary by country or region. See what’s available in your country or region.
Go to the Settings app
on your iPhone or iPad.Tap General, then tap 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.
Buy, rent, or preorder items
The Apple TV Store in the Apple TV app is your all-in-one destination to buy and rent a wide variety of movies and TV shows.
Go to the Apple TV app
on your device.Do any of the following:
Select a movie or TV show, then do any of the following:
Play the movie or TV show: Select Play to start watching immediately if the movie or TV show is already available through one of your channels.
Buy: Select Buy. Purchased items are added to your library.
Rent: Select Rent. When you rent a movie, you have 30 days to start watching it. After you start watching the movie, you can play it as many times as you want for 48 hours. When the rental period ends, the movie is deleted.
Pre-order: When the pre-ordered item becomes available, your payment method is billed, and you receive an email notification.
Cancel or change a subscription
Go to the Apple TV app
on your device.Do any of the following:
iPhone: Tap your picture or initials at the top right, then tap Subscriptions.
iPad: Open the sidebar, tap your picture or initials, then tap Subscriptions.
Mac: Choose Account > Account Settings, then click Subscriptions.
Windows: Select your name, then select View My Account. In the Account Settings window, scroll down to the Settings section, then select Manage next to subscriptions.
Android: Tap your icon, tap Account Settings, then tap Manage Subscriptions.
TV or streaming device: Open the sidebar, go to Settings > Profile, select a profile that’s connected to an Apple Account, then select Manage Subscriptions and select a subscription.
Follow the onscreen instructions to change or cancel your subscription.
Note: The Apple TV app, Apple TV channels, Apple One, Apple TV subscription, and store availability might vary by country or region. See what’s available in your country or region.