Watch Movies and TV Shows in the TV App

The TV app manages movies, TV shows, and home movies, and corresponds to the Movies and TV apps on iOS/iPadOS and on the Apple TV. You can use it to buy and rent movies and TV shows, and view video content from your own library.

For many people, the TV app will be nothing more than a conduit to access videos streamed from different services: Apple’s iTunes Store offerings, of course, Apple TV+, but also a number of channels accessible via the TV app, such as HBO, Showtime, and Starz. The comparable TV app on the Apple TV offers more content, through apps that can be downloaded to that device.

Browse Content in the TV App

The TV app has four sections at the top of its sidebar: Home, Apple TV+, MLS Season ...

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