How to watch TV and movies on Apple TV using the TV app
Setting up your Apple TV to watch your favorite movie or TV has never been so easier. You might think you are stuck in a muddle and you do not know how to gain access to the content that could be viewed on Apple TV but you should not fret. In this comprehensive yet simplistic guide, we have compiled the main steps you need to follow in order to view and watch movies on your Apple TV.
It could be iTunes or Netflix, any video playing app or service can be set up using the TV app on your device. Here are all the possible ways to use the TV app on Apple TV and you can also develop tv app from retrocube.
Watching TV shows and Movies on Apple TV
The content on Apple TV can be viewed in two different possible ways.
View on the TV app
If you have chosen this option then select the TV app on the Apple TV and then proceed with the following steps.
- On the search bar, look for the TV shows or movies you are looking to watch.
- Once it’s selected, some options relating to the movie or show will be displayed on the screen. Most of it includes details regarding the specific movie or details on whether it is available on Netflix or not.
- Select the option of your preference accordingly.
- After you have made the selection, choose the app to view your chosen movie. The option to watch videos directly on the TV app unavailable for now.
View on other video apps
If you have decided to view videos on individual apps so here is what you should do.
- Select the App Store directly from Apple TV.
- Now, you have to download video sharing and playing apps such as Netflix, My5 or the iPlayer.
- If the chosen app has the register/login option then insert your details.
- Select the show of your preference and watch it on the app.
The use of the TV app for Apple TV
The TV app, as for now, does not have the feature to play TV shows or movies directly on the app. However, Apple has promised to change this and update the app with the said feature in May 2019. The TV app is more of a movie directory or library that can be accessed through other video playing apps such as iPlayer and iTunes.
What makes it so useful is its feature of allowing you to make feasible decisions while watching video content. Free content can be viewed on other video apps without having to pay for it as Netflix does. If you do not have a 4K quality Apple TV then you would need to download and install the TV app, otherwise, there is no need to.
Reports have suggested it is official that Apple is finally bringing the updated version of the TV app to Apple TV somewhere around May 2019. In the mid of 2019 or in the fall, Apple has decided to add original content to the TV app so let’s see how that goes.
Using the TV app on Apple TV
The app only allows you to view and search for the video content of your preference. However, it is essential to know how to use the app on the Apple TV.
- Select the TV app from the app directory in the Apple TV.
- You can now browse and find the movie or TV show you look to watch.
- The digital content is classified in categories so you can filter out the ones you prefer.
- After you have applied the filters, choose the TV show or movie you like and select it through the Apple TV remote.
- The selection is done so by clicking on the front image of the TV program. From there you will be redirected to the main page of your selection and then you can play it.
How to watch content on Apple TV
After making your decision on what you prefer to watch, just select the image of your chosen show or movie and be redirected to its respective page.
- Once you are on its page, you will have to select on what app you want to view the show (i.e. My5, iPlayer, iTunes)
- It is possible that the program you have selected is unavailable on the chosen app so you would have to make a selection again.
- After the show has been selected and it is available on your preferred app, click on “Open In” and select any app from the list.
- Now your chosen TV show or movie will be opened in the app you chose and you can then view it on the Apple TV.
