Apple used drones, helicopters, and the International Space Station to film screensavers for the Apple TV, and there's a way to get them on your Mac. The streaming service itself is decent, but this review is for the app specifically (both iPad and Apple TV). For some annoying reason, the app uses its own player rather than the iOS one, which means you can’t use any of the iOS features such as Picture in Picture or AirPlay.
Download Apple TV for Mac to for 3rd-gen Apple TV; choose Update Software from the Settings menu. Movies and TV shows purchased on an Apple TV (4K) remain available for streaming, but are not actually stored there. Here’s how to download the actual video file to a Mac.
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- Apple TV+ is an all-new streaming service from Apple. Watch original shows and films, ad-free and on demand, in 4K HDR and Dolby Atmos sound.
Which devices are eligible to receive one free year of Apple TV+?
Your free year of Apple TV+ is included when you buy a new iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV, or Mac after September 10, 2019, from Apple or an Apple-authorized reseller. Your new device must also be capable of running the latest iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, or macOS.I bought a new Apple device that came with a free year of Apple TV+. How do I activate my free year subscription?
You can activate your free Apple TV+ subscription after you set up your new Apple device. Simply follow the steps outlined above. Or visit support.apple.com for more information.- You have three months after first setting up your device to take advantage of your free year of Apple TV+.
- You can watch Apple TV+ shows and movies on the Apple TV app and tv.apple.com. The Apple TV app is already on Apple devices. But if you’ve removed it, you can download it again from the App Store. You can also watch Apple TV+ on Samsung and LG smart TVs, as well as Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices, if they support the Apple TV app.
- Apple TV app brings together your favorite TV shows and movies all in one place. Access all-new originals from Apple TV+, just the premium channels you want, thousands of movies to buy or rent, popular streaming services, and even cable TV providers. It’s personalized and expertly curated, so you’ll never miss the best of what’s on. Visit the Apple TV app web page to learn more.
Apple TV+ is an all-new streaming service from Apple. Watch original shows and films, ad-free and on demand, in 4K HDR and Dolby Atmos sound.
Which devices are eligible to receive one free year of Apple TV+?
Your free year of Apple TV+ is included when you buy a new iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV, or Mac after September 10, 2019, from Apple or an Apple-authorized reseller. Your new device must also be capable of running the latest iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, or macOS.
I bought a new Apple device that came with a free year of Apple TV+. How do I activate my free year subscription?
You can activate your free Apple TV+ subscription after you set up your new Apple device. Simply follow the steps outlined above. Or visit support.apple.com for more information.
You have three months after first setting up your device to take advantage of your free year of Apple TV+.
You can watch Apple TV+ shows and movies on the Apple TV app and tv.apple.com. The Apple TV app is already on Apple devices. But if you’ve removed it, you can download it again from the App Store. You can also watch Apple TV+ on Samsung and LG smart TVs, as well as Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices, if they support the Apple TV app.
Apple TV app brings together your favorite TV shows and movies all in one place. Access all-new originals from Apple TV+, just the premium channels you want, thousands of movies to buy or rent, popular streaming services, and even cable TV providers. It’s personalized and expertly curated, so you’ll never miss the best of what’s on. Visit the Apple TV app web page to learn more.