Apple TV+ has made some headway since launching in 2019 and is now home to some of the best entertainment. But if you’re keeping your Apple TV+ subscription to yourself while your family is seething with envy, you may be wondering, “How can I share Apple TV with my family without paying for more subscriptions?” Luckily, there’s an easy way for them to check out the latest Apple hits. Central Park, Look, and much more, always without requiring your permission or password. It’s all about Apple’s Family Sharing capabilities. Here’s what you need to do.
Make sure you’re subscribed to Apple TV+
At least one person must be subscribed to Apple TV+ for Family Sharing to work properly. If you are that person and you have already subscribed, you don’t need to worry about this step. If it’s someone else, you’ll need to log in under their Apple account for the next steps.
step 1: If no one in your family is subscribed to Apple TV+, you’ll need to sign up. Visit this webpage to get started.
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step 2: Apple offers a seven-day free trial, after which there is a $10 monthly fee.
step 3: Apple also usually offers a free TV+ deal when you buy a new Apple device. Currently, you can also get a free three months of Apple TV+ when you purchase a new iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple TV, or Mac from Apple or an Apple-authorized reseller.
Set up Family Sharing on your Apple account
With Apple TV+ ready to use, it’s time to share Apple TV with the family and go through the steps to set up Family Sharing.
step 1: On Apple devices, go to Adjustment and choose your name/icon to begin.
The steps are the same on MacOS, but you’ll need to proceed system Preferences First to get started. You can’t do this through Apple TV.
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step 2: In your Apple Account Information, you should see an option to select family sharing , learn morethat will give you a choice set up your family, Select this to continue.
Add family members to Family Sharing
If you’re wondering, “Can I add another person to my Apple TV subscription?” So now is the time! Once Family Sharing is enabled, you can start adding people to your account.
step 1: choose one of these send invitations to people For those who already have an Apple account or Create an account for a child To get started (those under 13 cannot create an account without permission).
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step 2: To add a new member, you’ll need their name and email address to send them an invitation. They then have to accept the invitation to join your group. Follow any additional prompts during setup at this step.
step 3: Don’t worry – you can always go back and add other members later as needed Add member button. Your name and account will be titled “Organizer” when you set up Family Sharing.
Make sure Apple TV+ is enabled for Family Sharing
step 1: As you proceed through setup, make sure you select apple tv+ When managing your subscriptions. You can check below any time shared features To make sure TV Channel Is enabled.
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step 2: In shared featuresYou can also see who is the original subscriber to Apple TV+ in case people eventually forget.
Other shared features are not as important to this particular guide, but you may want to use them screen timeWhere you can monitor how much time kids are spending on their Apple devices and set limits on specific apps like Apple TV+ to help avoid problems.
step 3: Also note that you can enable other family members to make additional purchases, but that’s not a great idea for Apple TV+. The only additional purchases you can make on TV+ are to add channels like Showtime or Starz. If someone signs up for them, your account will be charged for it.
step 4: If you still can’t share a subscription after setting up Family Sharing, you’ll need to double-check that your Apple TV subscription is not an individual or student plan and that it’s not a third-party subscription that’s eligible for Cannot be shared.
Ask family members to sign in to Apple TV+
Everything should now be set up to allow members to start watching Apple TV+. Test it out by having them sign in to Apple TV+ using their own Apple ID information. They should be able to successfully log in and start watching.
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Can you share Apple TV with another Apple ID outside of family?
Sure! The term “Family Sharing” is just a name – there’s no requirement that everyone be related. All you need is their name and email to send them an invite. There’s just one important caveat: Only a maximum of six people (including the organizer) can be part of a Family Sharing plan. You can remove anyone over the age of 13 from your Family Sharing plan at any time, but there’s no way to add more than six people at a time.