How to Watch Apple TV+ on Sony Smart TV
You can stream Apple TV+ on Sony Smart TV. Here’s how to sign up, download, install, and start streaming Apple TV+ using your Sony Smart TV. Learn how to get the most out of your Sony Smart TV while using Apple TV+.
Can you stream Apple TV+ on Sony Smart TV?
How to Sign Up and Download Apple TV+ on Sony Smart TV
Unfortunately, Apple TV+ is not currently available natively using Sony Smart TV. Apple TV+ may launch a native app for Sony Smart TV in the future, but for now you can only stream using Apple AirPlay (2019+ models).
You can still sign up for Apple TV+ and use it on other devices like Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku, iPhone/iPad, Mac, Windows, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.
Apple AirPlay
- Click here to sign up for Apple TV+.
- Install the Apple TV+ iPhone/iPad app.
- Once installed, log in using your Apple TV+ credentials.
- Make sure your Smart TV is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your iPhone/iPad.
- Start playing the content in the Apple TV+ app and select the AirPlay icon.
- Choose your Sony Smart TV and it will start displaying on your Smart TV.
If you have a compatible TV and you don’t see AirPlay as an option, make sure you update to the latest Sony Smart TV firmware.
Apple TV+
Apple TV+ is a subscription video streaming service for $9.99 a month that includes high-quality original shows and movies including Best Picture winner “CODA,” popular sitcom “Ted Lasso,” and dramas like “The Morning Show” and “Severance.” Apple TV+ is also home to MLB baseball games on Friday nights and MLS Season Pass. Apple TV+ can be added as a channel on Prime Video.
How to Sign Up for Apple TV+ on Other Streaming Devices
If you have other devices, you can learn how to sign up for and use Apple TV+ on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku, iPhone/iPad, Mac, Windows, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.
What features are available on Apple TV+?
Up to 6 Profiles
Apple TV+ will allow up to six profiles that can be accessed with their own unique log-in.
Parental Controls
Apple TV+ has general parental controls, where you can disallow playback of certain types of shows and movies by rating.
Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Hulu, Netflix, Paramount Plus, Peacock, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, and STARZ also have parental control features.
Up to 6 Devices
You can stream on up to six devices at the same time.
Offline Downloads
Apple TV+ has one of the most generous offline access policies. There is no limit to the number of titles or devices that you can download to, as long as it is tied to a subscribed Apple ID.
International Access
Since Apple TV+ is available in over 100 countries, generally all content will be available in nearly every major country. If it isn’t available, you can still watch any content you’ve already downloaded to your iPhone or iPad.
Originals
Apple TV+ currently has seven original shows including “The Morning Show” with Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, “See” with Jason Momoa, “For All Mankind” by Battlestar Galactica creator Ronald D. Moore. They will be adding additional shows every month including series from Oprah, M. Night Shyamalan, and J.J. Abrams.
TV Shows
At least initially, Apple TV+ won’t offer any additional shows that aren’t Apple TV+ Originals.
Movies
Apple TV+ will be creating feature films for the service. Initially, the only film available is the documentary, “The Elephant Queen,” but they will debut Toronto Film Festival “Hala” and Samuel L. Jackson’s “The Banker.” They will be working with production company A24 on original films going forward.
Kids
Apple has partnered with Sesame Workshop to create “Helpsters,” a series designed to help kids solve problems. They will also be releasing the animated series “Snoopy in Space” and a reboot of “Ghostwriter.”
Apple TV+
Apple TV+ is a subscription video streaming service for $9.99 a month that includes high-quality original shows and movies including Best Picture winner “CODA,” popular sitcom “Ted Lasso,” and dramas like “The Morning Show” and “Severance.” Apple TV+ is also home to MLB baseball games on Friday nights and MLS Season Pass. Apple TV+ can be added as a channel on Prime Video.