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alivia93 Author

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If I purchase a movie on Apple TV via my phone, can I watch it on the Apple TV app on my TV?

I bought a movie on my phone app but want to watch it on my Apple TV app on my TV

Posted on Sep 2, 2023 11:38 AM

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Urquhart1244

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Posted on Sep 2, 2023 12:10 PM

If your TV has the full Apple TV app, with a Library tab, then yes that is supported. (The specialized Apple TV+ app on some devices wouldn’t have a Library. Compare these app editions in: Get the Apple TV app or Apple TV+ app on your smart TV or streaming device - Apple Support.)

The purchase would get linked to your Apple ID account, so both devices would need to match for the account.

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