Apple TV Plus on Roku: How to get it and start watching now
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Apple TV Pluslaunched back in 2019, aiming to deliver high-quality original programming to audiences. It features amazing original shows like Ted Lasso, Silo, and For All Mankind, instead of focusing on acquiring existing IPs. Best of all, once you snag yourself a subscription, you can watch everythingAppleTV Plus has to offer usingRoku.
Apple TV Plus can be accessed through the Apple TV app on a range of devices, including those produced by Roku. If you’re not sure how to access Apple TV Plus on Roku, our guide will help you get one of thebest streaming serviceson your chosen media streaming device.
Is Apple TV Plus on Roku yet?
In October 2019, the Apple TV app was added to most Roku devices. Through this app, you can buy or rent a range of films and series andaccess your Apple TV Plus subscription. If not, you can sign up to Apple TV Plus simply byvisiting its website.
However, some older Roku devices aren’t compatible with the Apple TV app. To check whether yours is, go to the home screen of your Roku device and select Settings > System > About. Here, you’ll see the model number. If it matches one of the below model numbers, then Apple TV is supported.
How to install Apple TV Plus on Roku
It takes only a few simple steps to set up Apple TV Plus on your Roku device.
If you don’t already have an Apple account, you’ll be given the opportunity to set one up at this point. This likely also means you won’t have an Apple TV Plus account, so make sure youvisit the Apple TV Plus website to get your subscription.
Within the Apple TV app, there’s a tab on the top bar for Apple TV Plus, which shows you all the content that you can access with your Apple TV Plus subscription. Most of the content on the other tabs is not part of Apple TV Plus and costs extra to buy or rent.
What can I watch on Apple TV Plus with Roku?
Want to know what some of thebest Apple TV showsare? One highlight of Apple TV Plus is drama series The Morning Show, starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon as the hosts of a breakfast news program.
If you prefer comedy, try Ted Lasso, in which Jason Sudeikis plays a college football coach who moves to the UK when he gets a high-profile job in soccer, a sport that he knows little about.
There are also a few movies worth highlighting, including Greyhound, a WWII story starring Tom Hanks as a US navy commander, and Wolfwalkers, a charming family-friendly animated movie based on Irish folklore
What other streaming services are available on Roku?
If Apple TV Plus on Roku isn’t enough for you, you might want to look at the other streaming services available on Roku, including:
What other devices can I watch Apple TV Plus on?
If you don’t have a Roku but want to watch Apple TV Plus, there are several other devices that you can access it on, includingApple TV Plus on Chromecast. You can also get Apple TV Plus on PS4 and other gaming consoles including PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Other devices includeAmazonFire TV and Fire Sticks, iPhone and iPads, Mac and via web browsers on your device.
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Kieron Moore is a freelance writer based in Manchester, England. He contributes to Future sites including TechRadar and Creative Bloq, focusing on subjects including creative software, video editing, and streaming services. This work draws on his experience as an independent filmmaker and an independent TV watcher.
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