How to Easily Install Apple TV on Your TCL TV

Apple TV is a convenient way to watch your Apple library of movies and TV shows, as well as access streaming services like Apple TV+. If you have a TCL TV, you may be wondering if and how you can install this service.

Certain TCL Roku TVs and Android TVs offer Apple TV as a downloadable application. You can navigate to your TV’s app store, then search for the service to download and watch its content whenever you please. If your TCL TV is not compatible with the Apple TV application, you’ll need to purchase an Apple TV device or use AirPlay to stream this content.

Below, we’ll discuss how you can easily install Apple TV on your TCL television. Keep reading to learn more!

Why Choose Apple TV?

Apple TV is Apple’s streaming platform, which allows you to log in with your Apple ID and password to access your entire Apple library of movies and TV shows. Once you’re logged in, you can watch everything you own right from your living room – no additional devices required.

In addition to your personal library, you can also watch Apple TV exclusives and other content when you sign up for Apple TV+. After signing up, you’ll also gain access to Apple TV channels, including:

• AMC+
• Starz
• Paramount+

When you purchase any Apple device, you’ll get Apple TV+ free for three months. After that, the streaming service costs just $4.99 per month. Apple TV+ also allows family sharing, meaning you and five other people can all use the same subscription. Each person can even log in under their own Apple ID, meaning everyone gets their own personalized recommendations.

How to Install Apple TV on Your TCL TV

Apple TV is available for download on certain TCL smart TVs that use Roku TV or Android TV technology. However, it’s not available on all models, so it’s best to make sure your TV supports it before signing up.

Navigate to your TV’s app store, then search for “Apple TV.” If it comes up in the search results, you can download and install it. If not, you’ll have to access Apple TV another way.

If your television is compatible, the next step is to download the application. Here’s how to do so:

1. Search for “Apple TV” on your TV’s app store.
2. Once the result pops up, click to open the download screen.
3. Download and install the app.
4. After the installation is complete, navigate back to your TV’s home screen and open the app.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to log in with your Apple ID and password.

What to Do if Your TCL TV is Not Compatible with Apple TV

Perhaps you have an older TCL TV, or maybe your smart TV just isn’t compatible with the Apple TV app. Whatever the case, there are a couple of other ways to enjoy Apple TV+ on your current television.

You may be able to AirPlay another Apple device to your Roku TV, or you could go all out and purchase an Apple TV device. Let’s discuss how you can access Apple TV features through either of these methods, either using AirPlay or via an Apple TV device.

Accessing Apple TV via AirPlay

If you own an Apple device, you may be able to use Apple’s AirPlay feature to watch your library of movies and TV shows, as well as Apple TV+. Most TCL Roku TVs are compatible with AirPlay, so all you’ll have to do is connect the two devices to start watching. Here’s how to get started:

1. Connect your smart TV and Apple device to the same wifi network.
2. Download the Apple TV app from the App Store.
3. Open the app on your Apple device, and choose the video you’d like to play.
4. On iPhones and iPads, navigate to your Control Center. Then, select “Screen Mirroring” and choose your TCL TV from the list of available devices.
5. On MacBooks and iMacs, open your System Preferences and choose “Displays.” In the bottom left-hand corner, select your TCL TV from the list of devices next to “AirPlay Displays.”
6. Once you complete the above steps, you should see your device’s screen automatically pop up on your television.

Accessing Apple TV via an Apple TV Device

As long as your TV has an HDMI port, you can purchase an Apple TV device and connect it to your TV to enjoy everything this platform has to offer. Here’s how to set up a new Apple TV device:

1. Plug your Apple TV into a power outlet, then connect it to one of your television’s HDMI inputs.
2. Turn the TV on, and select the HDMI input your device is plugged into.
3. Using the remote that comes with your Apple TV, follow the on-screen instructions to log into your Apple account and complete the setup.

Once everything has loaded, you’ll be able to access your library of TV shows and movies and download new content. As a bonus, you’ll also get three months of Apple TV+ at no additional charge.

Final Thoughts

Apple TV is an excellent way to watch movies and TV shows you already own, stream new content, and get personalized recommendations. If your TCL TV is compatible with the app, you can download and install it to start watching instantly. If not, you’ll have to either use AirPlay or purchase an Apple TV device to access the service.