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PlumChumDrum
User level: Level 1 (8 points)

Getting my free access to Apple TV with my iCloud account

I have a 2TB iCloud account that is supposed to include Apple TV. I previously subscribed separately to Apple TV but cancelled it. Now, despite logging in with my account that shows the iCloud subscription, Apple TV won't work until i pay an additional $14.99 (per month). Ideally I should combine all of my accounts, plus my wife's and my separate Apple Music accounts into a single Apple one account. but this appears to be an unduly complicated procedure. Advice?

Posted on Sep 26, 2026 1:07 PM

2 replies

WheelieNick
User level: Level 9 (74,110 points)

Sep 26, 2026 1:31 PM in response to PlumChumDrum

Standalone 2TB iCloud+ plans do not include Apple TV+; they only provide cloud storage and privacy features. The reason you are seeing a prompt for $14.99/month is because Apple TV+ is a completely separate service. 

Servant of Cats
User level: Level 9 (55,707 points)

Sep 26, 2026 6:20 PM in response to PlumChumDrum

  • iCloud+ plans do not include access to Apple TV – or to any other Apple News or entertainment service.
  • Most of Apple's "free trial" offers are for new subscribers only. Since you "previously subscribed … to Apple TV", you are probably ineligible for "free access to Apple TV".

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256365597