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215Louise
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

How do I link Apple TV to a TV without an Apple device?

Linking


putting Apple TV on a tv without a apple devise… how do I do that


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Original Title: Linking to Tv

Posted on Oct 15, 2026 9:36 AM

3 replies

Urquhart1244
User level: Level 10 (152,038 points)

Oct 16, 2026 5:46 AM in response to 215Louise

  1. Many modern smart TVs (LG, Samsung, Sony, TCL, etc.) can install the Apple TV app among their smart apps. How to do so, may differ by brand and model and year of introduction. The TV manufacturer would often have their own on-device app store, with various apps to choose from. Try its Search function (then search for ‘Apple’). Select brands may pre-install a few popular apps, which may include the Apple TV app.
  2. Unsupported TVs can connect an HDMI streaming device that supports the Apple TV app (Apple TV box, Roku, Fire TV, PlayStation, Xbox, Chromecast with Google TV dongle, Nvidia Shield, select TV provider boxes that support apps).


Get the Apple TV app on your smart TV or streaming device - Apple Support

Supported third party devices for the Apple TV app - Apple



Using the Apple TV app on your smart TV or connected streaming device, would mean signing in with an Apple Account that has an Apple TV subscription linked to it. User may also or alternatively choose to link buy-titles or rent-titles to this account, separate from the subscription content.


Apple TV app user guide - Apple Support

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256376759