Apple TV+ subscription on multiple devices

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Apple TV+ subscription on multiple devices

I bought a new Mac. This gave me Apple TV + for a year, which I activated using my Apple ID and can now watch on my Mac, iPhones - in other words Apple devices on my account. My question is I have a Samsung smart tv that has Apple TV app. When I click on that it brings up the standard 7 day Apple TV + free trial offer screen. If I sign in with my Apple ID will it know I have activated my one year trial, or will it start a new trial? Same question applies to another tv that has an older Apple TV box which I use for Netflix etc. can I also log into this device and will it know I have a 12 mo trial started, or again will I be starting yet another free trial? I would be using same Apple ID and password each time.

Posted on Jul 16, 2020 6:21 AM

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Answer 1

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Chattanoogan

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Jul 16, 2020 10:16 AM in response to H William Reisner Jr1

I can attest to the accuracy of the previous posts.

Background:

I already owned a 4th Gen AppleTV.

Purchased a new 4K AppleTV under the 1-yr "AppleTV+ promotion"

AppleTV+ was immediately avail on both sets of hardware.

Have fun.

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Jul 16, 2020 7:16 AM in response to H William Reisner Jr1

I don't remember exactly what it looked like but I had not trouble signing into Apple TV+ on my Samsung. It recognized my existing account and 12-month trial.

The other Apple TV, as long as it's using the same Apple ID should recognize it without any additional effort on your part.

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Jul 16, 2020 6:57 AM in response to H William Reisner Jr1

I didn't get to take the trial, but I believe when you sign in with your Apple ID, it should just let you play the Apple TV+ content, since the subscription is associated with the ID not the device.

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