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my apple tv wont connect because of a itune account

Why is my apple tv need to have an itune account sign in to be able to use it


Apple TV, tvOS 14

Posted on Aug 30, 2021 11:08 AM

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Posted on Aug 30, 2021 12:33 PM

The device needs an Apple ID account to register it as yours.

The device needs an Apple ID account to connect to the App Store, so that you can get apps.

The device needs an Apple ID account to connect to the iTunes Store, so that you can buy and rent movies.

The device needs an Apple ID account to connect to the iTunes Store, to be able to use subscriptions started in-app, with payment through Apple.

The device needs an Apple ID account for iCloud services, including HomeKit.

The device needs an Apple ID account to use all your Apple devices seamlessly together.

The device needs an Apple ID account to use services like home sharing.

The device needs an Apple ID account to use services like Game Center and Apple Arcade.


In short, the account dependency is integral to using Apple devices.

How to create a new Apple ID - Apple Support

Manage your Apple ID - Apple

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Aug 30, 2021 12:33 PM in response to Serge1964

The device needs an Apple ID account to register it as yours.

The device needs an Apple ID account to connect to the App Store, so that you can get apps.

The device needs an Apple ID account to connect to the iTunes Store, so that you can buy and rent movies.

The device needs an Apple ID account to connect to the iTunes Store, to be able to use subscriptions started in-app, with payment through Apple.

The device needs an Apple ID account for iCloud services, including HomeKit.

The device needs an Apple ID account to use all your Apple devices seamlessly together.

The device needs an Apple ID account to use services like home sharing.

The device needs an Apple ID account to use services like Game Center and Apple Arcade.


In short, the account dependency is integral to using Apple devices.

How to create a new Apple ID - Apple Support

Manage your Apple ID - Apple

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