How do I stream the new Paramount Plus I just signed up for on Apple TV?

If you signed up for it outside of the Apple TV App, then you need to use the separate Paramount+ App, you cannot use the Channel inside the Apple TV App on any device.

On your Apple TV (device) you would need to download the separate Paramount+ App and sign in with whatever account you used to sign up for it.

ChiMRT wrote:

I have this issue as well, and have contacted Paramount Plus directly for assistance. Reading this, and looking at some other articles, it appears right now that Apple monopolizes the channels you purchase through Apple TV. For instance, I have Paramount Plus and Showtime in a bundle, as well as Starz, both purchased as Apple subscriptions. However, you don't get credentials for those third party sites and can only watch them through Apple TV (as of right now). I can't log in directly through the Showtime/Paramount/Starz apps and watch their content (which I'm paying for) on a non-Apple device or a device that doesn't support Apple TV (like my older Samsung TV that is smart but no ATV app in the store). I'll see what Paramount says, but it looks like I may cancel these through Apple, and re-subscribe direct so I have control over where I can watch them.

Its not only Apple, Amazon Prime does it too, it appears to be some type of embedded channel restriction.

However, it appears Paramount at least lets you verify your Channel subscription on their website, and create an account with them linked to the TV App subscription that can be used to access their stand alone App. See here: link-> Sign in to Paramount Plus Apple TV Subscription outside of the Apple TV App - Apple Communities

MKYASHO wrote:

The solution to this is a bit tricky, but thankfully Paramount knows about this, and they offer a workaround. Check this out...

The people over at Paramount have a solution to subscriptions made via iTunes. For you to access Paramount on the service app, you first need to verify to Paramount the subscription you made via iTunes

Let me quote what they say on this

“If you have not yet verified your subscription on paramountplus.com: 

Please visit www.paramountplus.com/apple and follow the instructions.

You will be prompted to create a paramountplus.comusername and password, and you will use those credentials to sign in to Paramount+ on paramountplus.com.”

I hope this clarifies the issue.

That's a great question, Apple_TV_Streaming. We can help.

So it sounds like you just signed up for Paramount+ and need help streaming content on your Apple TV. This is normally as easy as downloading the Paramount+ app, signing in, and then selecting a show to watch. For help downloading apps, you can check out out Download apps on your Apple TV.

If you've already got the Paramount+ app installed and you are signed in, but are running into issues with streaming the service, Paramount+ offers some guidance here: How can I fix streaming issues on my Apple TV?

See if those resources get things going for you.

Take care.

No it is not. You subscribed to an Apple TV channel, which means that service is hosted by Apple and can only be accessed within their TV app. You would need to subscribe directly within the Paramount Plus app in order to access there. It will still integrate with Apple's TV app, but it will kick over to the Paramount app for playback.

I had this same issue and it has been resolved:

1) When you look at the Apple TV menu, there should be a button for the Paramount Plus channel where the other channels (HBO, Showtime) are located. If you click that button, you can access Paramount Plus programming through Apple TV.

2) I was unable to access live streaming of the Champions League matches so I sent an email to Paramount Plus about this issue. They sent a reply telling me that if I subscribed via Apple TV and wanted to use the Paramount Plus app or website, I had to verify the subscription via a separate link, which they sent me. When I clicked the link, I was asked to log in with my Apple ID. Then I created a new account with Paramount Plus. Once I had that account, I connected it to Apple TV by opening the app, getting a verification code, and entering it.

To watch your separately subscribed PARAMOUNT+ ...Download apps on your Apple TV

Use the App Store to find apps and games for your Apple TV.

If you can't find the App Store

The App Store [isn’t available on Apple TV (3rd generation)]. To get new apps that you can use on your Apple TV (3rd generation), update your software.

If you're not sure which Apple TV model you have, learn how to identify your Apple TV model.

Identify your Apple TV model:

Learn how to identify your Apple TV by its model number and other details.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT200008

stevehundley08 wrote:

Actually, there is an issue. I am on my Apple TV and within the Apple + app. When I select Paramount + from with this app, it does not recognize me, will not restore my purchase using iTunes, despite my subscription being paid for and current.

That is indeed confusing. If you subscribed directly to the standalone Paramount+ App, it will not validate in the Paramount+ channel within the Apple TV App. Unfortunately at this time , there does not appear to be a way to get the standalone Paramount+ subscription too work with the Apple TV App Paramount+ channel.

The reverse however is possible. If you started a subscription for the Paramount+ channel within the Apple TV App, then Paramount has a way to link that subscription to a regular Paramount+ account that can be used in their Standalone App in most devices and their website.

Link-> https://help.paramountplus.com/s/article/PD-I-m-an-Apple-TV-channels-customer-Can-I-stream-Paramount-via-the-Apple-TV-app#ATVP

If you've signed up for Paramount+ via Apple TV channels, just go to paramountplus.com/apple. You will have to verify your Apple ID on paramountplus.com only once.

After you have verified your account and created a Paramount+ username and password, you can sign in using the log-in credentials you just created (not your Apple ID) on paramountplus.com or the Paramount+ app.

If you subscribed using the Apple TV app then you would be accessing it directly in that app. If you need to view it on a device that doesn't have the TV app then you would need to consider cancelling that subscription and signing up directly with Paramount Plus, using their app.

Abundesen wrote:

And when you do the same for Amazon or Disney they have no problem with it, strange how it is not a problem lol.

Neither Amazon Prime, nor Disney+ are available as channels within the Apple TV App so they would not have that issue at all.

They are used through there stand alone App. You. And you can do the same with Paramount if you use their standalone App instead of the channel within the Tv app.

I just found something different from the other answers. Use the paramount plus reset PW link with your Apple ID email. This worked for me, and now I can log in on the Paramount+ app! I only have the Apple TV channel subscription FYI.

There is no issue, if you subscribed through the Apple TV app then you can only access it there. You would need to subscribe directly to Paramount Plus, using their app, if you want to access elsewhere.

That website is only for their Apple TV Plus service.

To watch your separately subscribed PARAMOUNT+ ...Download apps on your Apple TV

Use the App Store to find apps and games for your Apple TV.

If you can't find the App Store

The App Store [isn’t available on Apple TV (3rd generation)]. To get new apps that you can use on your Apple TV (3rd generation), update your software.

If you're not sure which Apple TV model you have, learn how to identify your Apple TV model.

Identify your Apple TV model:

Learn how to identify your Apple TV by its model number and other details.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT200008

Redhawk05 wrote:

I signed up for Paramount Plus outside of Apple TV on their website. The Playstation 5 doesn't have a Paramount Plus app. And when I go to the Apple TV app on the Playstation 5, it makes me subscribe again for $9.99 a month even I already have a subscription. But the Apple TV app doesn't just let me sign in using my current subscription without paying for it again. Can I sign in to my Paramount Plus subscription on the Apple TV app? Or am I missing something? Thank you.

The paramount+ App is available on PS4 so should not be too long before it comes to PS5.

Outside of that, yes, you won't be able to use the stand alone subscription in the Apple TV app.

I do understand NOW, but the fact that so many people have the same question just confirms that this differentiation really should be made clear (by Paramount).

All of sudden, shows I’ve watched (published weekly) are now saying I have to use the separate P+ app to view. I never would have known otherwise.

I'm having the same issue. The closest solution I've come to from scouring the internet is that you need to contact Paramount+ tech support by messaging or calling them. I messaged their fb help page letting them know that I've subscribed through the AppleTV app and can't log in to Paramount+ from other devices because I don't have a log in or password for them.