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chebsper

Q: Rentals not showing across devices

I rented a movie on my Apple TV last night and would like to watch parts of it again today on my iPhone (as I'm out of the house) but it's not showing up on my iPhone (or iTunes on my computer). My account has registered that I rented it last night and charged me. Can I watch it again on my iPhone? My apple TV is switched off at home so it won't be playing twice.

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iPhone 6 Plus, iOS 8.3

Posted on Apr 27, 2015 1:56 AM

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  • by King_Penguin,Apple recommended

    King_Penguin King_Penguin Apr 27, 2015 3:50 AM in response to chebsper
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    Apr 27, 2015 3:50 AM in response to chebsper

    Rentals are a one-time only download, they won't show on other devices or computers for redownloading, and if you downloaded it on your Apple TV then that is the only place that you can watch it : About renting movies from the iTunes Store - Apple Support :

     

    If you rented the movie on your computer, but want to watch it on an iOS device, connect the devices and sync using USB. When you move a rented movie from your computer, it will disappear from your computer’s iTunes library. You can move the movie between devices as often as you want, but you can only have it on one device at a time.

    If you rented the movie on your iOS device or Apple TV, you can’t move it to any other device.