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I got the free app for Apple TV on my phone. Works great. But I can't get it to stream on my television. Do I need to get n Apple TV device to do that?

I got the free app for Apple TV on my phone. Works great. But I can't get it to stream on my television. Do I need to get n Apple TV device to do that?

Posted on Dec 16, 2020 3:05 PM

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Posted on Dec 16, 2020 4:26 PM

That depends.

  • Some modern TVs are AirPlay-enabled. Then you can stream from your iPhone to the TV.
  • Some modern TVs can have the Apple TV app among their smart apps. Then you can watch without using your phone.
  • Other TVs will need to have a streaming device connected, such as the Apple TV box, or a supported third party streaming device.


See all AirPlay 2-enabled smart TVs - Apple

All the ways to watch Apple TV+ and other content in the Apple TV app - Apple Support

Apple TV app-supported smart TVs and third party streaming devices - Apple

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Dec 16, 2020 4:26 PM in response to mrmildlyentertaining

That depends.

  • Some modern TVs are AirPlay-enabled. Then you can stream from your iPhone to the TV.
  • Some modern TVs can have the Apple TV app among their smart apps. Then you can watch without using your phone.
  • Other TVs will need to have a streaming device connected, such as the Apple TV box, or a supported third party streaming device.


See all AirPlay 2-enabled smart TVs - Apple

All the ways to watch Apple TV+ and other content in the Apple TV app - Apple Support

Apple TV app-supported smart TVs and third party streaming devices - Apple

I got the free app for Apple TV on my phone. Works great. But I can't get it to stream on my television. Do I need to get n Apple TV device to do that?

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