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How to Watch Apple TV+ on VIZIO Smart TV

You can stream Apple TV+ on VIZIO Smart TV. Here’s how to sign up, download, install, and start streaming Apple TV+ using your VIZIO Smart TV. Learn how to get the most out of your VIZIO Smart TV while using Apple TV+.


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.

If you purchase an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV, you can get a free year of Apple TV+.

VIZIO Smart TV

VIZIO Smart TV can be used to watch Live TV Streaming Services and On Demand Streaming Services.

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Can you stream Apple TV+ on VIZIO Smart TV?

How to Sign Up and Download Apple TV+ on VIZIO Smart TV

Apple TV+ is available natively using VIZIO Smart TV (2016+). Additionally, you may be able to stream to your VIZIO Smart TV through Apple AirPlay (2016+ models).

Apple TV+ app on VIZIO Smart TV

  1. Click here to sign up for Apple TV+.
  2. Once you’ve signed up, go to the Home Screen on your VIZIO Smart TV.
  3. Launch the app store and search for “Apple TV+” on your VIZIO Smart TV.
  4. Select “Add to Home” to install the app.
  5. Once installed, log in using your Apple TV+ credentials.
  6. You can now stream Apple TV+ on VIZIO Smart TV.

Apple AirPlay

  1. Click here to sign up for Apple TV+.
  2. Install the Apple TV+ iPhone/iPad app.
  3. Once installed, log in using your Apple TV+ credentials.
  4. Make sure your Smart TV is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your iPhone/iPad.
  5. Start playing the content in the Apple TV+ app and select the AirPlay icon.
  6. Choose your VIZIO 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 VIZIO Smart TV firmware.


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 Sony 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.”

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