How to watch Apple TV on an Android device

Apple has been a notoriously closed system since its inception. The global tech giant likes to keep everything in-house. You buy Apple hardware: you use Apple software. But there have always been exceptions. Apple TV is one such app, focused on film and TV, and it’s similarly available to folks outside the Apple ecosystem. So, can you watch Apple TV on Android? Does Apple TV have an Android app?

Read on for a breakdown of how to watch Apple TV on Android devices, including phones, tablets, and TVs.

What is Apple TV

Apple TV is, rather confusingly, more than one thing.

The original Apple TV is a streaming device. It is a piece of hardware that plugs into your TV, connects to your home Wi-Fi network, and allows you to use various apps. It’s pretty much a smart TV box.

Apple TV is also an independent streaming app, available separately from the streaming device. It allows you to organize your various streaming services in one place, making them centrally searchable and more conveniently integrated.

Additionally, there is Apple TV Plus. This is a subscription streaming service featuring original content, both in the form of movies and shows. We’ll talk more about this in the next section.

To use Apple TV, you must create an Apple ID to log in. This is free and does not require an Apple device.

Can I watch Apple TV or Apple TV Plus on Android?

Watching Apple TV on Android is now possible and easy. You can just download the Apple TV app from the Google Play Store and launch it.

This wasn’t the case until February 2025. Before this, the Apple TV app was only compatible with Android TV devices, as well as other platforms like Roku, Amazin Fire TV, LG TVs, Samsung TVs, Sony TVs, and more. Android smartphones and tablets were left out of the fun.

The Apple TV Plus streaming service features original content, including movies and shows. This is separate from Apple TV, and is integrated into the Apple TV service. You’ll need to sign up and pay a monthly fee to access Apple TV Plus streaming content. It costs $9.99 a month, or you can get it by signing up for Apple One, which starts at $19.95 monthly. You can also test it for seven days, if you haven’t signed up in the past. Sometimes, you get a free multi-month trial if you purchase Apple hardware.

How to watch Apple TV on Android

As mentioned previously, you can now watch Apple TV and Apple TV Plus through the official Android app. Just get the app from the Google Play Store and sign in.

However, you can still use the alternative methods we had to go through in the past. Some may like the idea of not having to download yet another app on their already crowded phones. Let’s go over the instructions together.

How to watch Apple TV Plus on Android using a browser:

1. Launch your browser of choice. We like Chrome.
2. Enter tv.apple.com in the address bar and hit Enter.
3. Tap on Sign In.
4. Enter your email and hit Continue.
5. Choose whether you want to Continue with Password or Sign in with iPhone. Follow the instructions to sign in.
6. You’re in!

Apple TV Plus is available as an add-on through Amazon Prime Video. This means you can subscribe and access Apple TV Plus content through the Prime Video app. Let’s go over how to do this.

How to watch Apple TV Plus on Android using Amazon Prime Video:

1. First, you’ll need to sign up for the Apple TV Plus subscription on the Amazon website. This can no longer be done through the app. Go to the Amazon Prime Video website and sign in if needed. Click on Subscriptions. Under Subscriptions – Sponsored, select Apple TV Plus. Click on More details, then select Start your 7-day free trial.
2. Now you’re ready. Download and Install Amazon Prime Video on your Android device. It’s in the Google Play Store. Launch it and sign into your Amazon account.
3. Tap on the Subscriptions section.
4. Under Subscriptions – Sponsored, select Apple TV Plus.
5. Tap on any video and start watching!

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