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The Best Apps and Services to Add if You Got an Apple TV Device This Holiday Season

The Best Apps and Services to Add if You Got an Apple TV Device This Holiday Season

David Satin
David covers the biggest news stories, live events, premieres, and informational pieces for The Streamable. Before joining TS, he wrote extensively for Screen Rant and has years of experience writing about the entertainment and streaming industries. He's a Broncos fan, streams on his Toshiba Fire TV, and his favorites include "Andor," "Rings of Power," and "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds."
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David Satin

For years now, the tech world has seemingly been divided into two basic categories of device users: Apple customers, and non-Apple customers. Users of Apple devices take pride in owning the company’s tech, and if you were lucky enough to get your first Apple TV streaming device for the holidays in 2023, you might be wondering what apps and streaming services you now have access to.

Check below for a list of the streaming services and apps you can download now on your Apple TV device, and see if there’s anything your new streaming box doesn’t have.

What Subscription Streaming Services Can You Watch on Apple TV Devices?

Subscription video-on-demand services are the bread and butter of the streaming industry. They offer ad-free streaming and often feature content in ultra-high-definition 4K. Here’s a list of the major SVOD services available on Apple TV devices now.

There are hundreds more SVOD services available through the Apple App Store, so if your favorite service isn’t listed above, check there to see if you can access it with your device now.

Related: The Best Apps and Services to Add if You Got a Fire TV Device This Holiday Season

What Ad-Supported Streaming Services Can You Watch on Apple TV Devices?

Ad-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) is an excellent way for viewers to maximize the value of their streaming library. These services offer on-demand content with commercials mixed in at a lower (often free) cost. Here’s a list of the major AVOD services offered on Apple TV devices:

The Roku Channel is not currently available on Apple TV devices.

What Live TV Streaming Services Can You Watch on Apple TV Devices?

Live TV streaming is an excellent way for cord-cutters to access their favorite cable channels. Live TV streamers offer major networks like CNN, live sports channels like ESPN, and much more. Apple TV devices offer support for many of the biggest live TV streaming services available, including:

Can You Watch Free Ad-Supported Channels on Apple TV Devices?

Yes! Although Apple TV devices do not have live channel guides that stream free ad-supported TV (FAST) channels like linear TV, it does offer dozens of free ad-supported streaming apps in its App Store. Top free channels available through the App Store include:

  • PBS
  • CBS Sports
  • ABC News Live
  • Local Now
  • NewsOn
  • The CW
  • Kanopy
  • Hoopla
  • HappyKids
  • Canela.TV
  • Kidoodle.TV

Related: The Best Apps and Services to Add if You Got a Roku Device This Holiday Season

What Special Features Does My New Apple TV Device Have?

One of the best parts about an Apple TV device is that it comes with the Siri voice remote, which makes it a breeze to find new shows and movies without having to use those clunky screen keyboards.

Apple TV devices also feature more storage than many streaming devices. The newest generation of Apple TV 4K boxes come with either 64GB or 128GB of storage, allowing users to download even more apps and streaming services.

An Apple TV device also unlocks the seamless integration of the Apple ecosystem. Devices come with Apple Music, Apple Arcade, and Apple Fitness+, which means users of Apple TV boxes get a full suite of products to stay entertained and work out at home.

Apple TV

Apple TV is a streaming device that can be used to watch Live TV Streaming Services and On Demand Streaming Services.

Limited Warranty

Your Apple TV probably isn’t covered against mishaps and malfunctions. We’ve partnered with 5Devices to give The Streamable readers a protection plan for any internet-connected device, including your Apple TV, iPhone, etc starting at $2.67 per device per month. And the good news is that it covers devices you already use (ie. no need for proof of new purchase).

David Satin
David covers the biggest news stories, live events, premieres, and informational pieces for The Streamable. Before joining TS, he wrote extensively for Screen Rant and has years of experience writing about the entertainment and streaming industries. He's a Broncos fan, streams on his Toshiba Fire TV, and his favorites include "Andor," "Rings of Power," and "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds."
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DIRECTV STREAM Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $50 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for DIRECTV STREAM.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Offer Terms

  • Only valid for new DIRECTV STREAM subscribers.
  • Only valid once per household.
  • You must pay and maintain service for at least one month to be eligible.
  • Purchase must be completed on the DIRECTV STREAM website.
  • You’ll receive gift card 4-6 weeks after purchase (~2 weeks after your first month).
  • Cannot be combined with any other promotion and won’t be eligible if you try to use a coupon code or cash back from another site.

Sling TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $25 Uber Eats Gift Card when you sign up for Sling TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Offer Terms

  • Only valid for new Sling TV subscribers to Sling Orange, Blue, or Sling Orange + Blue.
  • Only valid once per household.
  • You must pay and maintain service for at least one month to be eligible.
  • You must click from The Streamable and complete your purchase on the Sling TV website.
  • You’ll receive gift card 4-6 weeks after purchase (~2 weeks after your first month).
  • Cannot be combined with any other promotion and won’t be eligible if you try to use a coupon code or cash back from another site.

Hulu Live TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $35 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for Hulu Live TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Offer Terms

  • Only valid for new Hulu Live TV subscribers.
  • Only valid once per household.
  • You must pay and maintain service for at least one month to be eligible.
  • You must click from The Streamable and complete your purchase on the Hulu Live TV website.
  • You’ll receive gift card 4-6 weeks after purchase (~2 weeks after your first month).
  • Cannot be combined with any other promotion and won’t be eligible if you try to use a coupon code or cash back from another site.