Apple TV+ won’t play shows

When I try to play a show (thru Comcast on an LG smart television) on Apple TV+ it will not show the program and this error code shows:

”video not available there's a problem loading this video. If this continues, check your internet connection”

How do I fix this? Thanks

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Posted on Oct 20, 2023 10:21 PM

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Posted on Oct 21, 2023 7:52 PM

Hi nannomac,



The following steps address what you're describing specifically, and should provide a solution:


"If the movie or TV show won't start playing

After each step, try to stream or download the movie or TV show again.

  1. Check the System Status page for service interruptions or check a third-party provider's website for any interruptions. If there are service interruptions, try to stream or watch the video later.
  2. If you're having trouble signing in with your Apple ID, you can reset your Apple ID password or learn how to get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication.
  3. If your cellular connection is poor, connect to Wi-Fi instead.*
  4. Try watching on a different device using the same Wi-Fi or cellular connection. If it doesn't work, contact your internet service provider to see if there's an issue with your network.
  5. If other people are using Apple TV+ or Apple TV channels, make sure it doesn't exceed the limits for streaming on multiple devices."


You can find these steps along with other information that may be helpful, here: If you can't watch or stream movies and TV shows in the Apple TV app - Apple Support




Cheers!


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Oct 21, 2023 7:52 PM in response to nannomac

Hi nannomac,



The following steps address what you're describing specifically, and should provide a solution:


"If the movie or TV show won't start playing

After each step, try to stream or download the movie or TV show again.

  1. Check the System Status page for service interruptions or check a third-party provider's website for any interruptions. If there are service interruptions, try to stream or watch the video later.
  2. If you're having trouble signing in with your Apple ID, you can reset your Apple ID password or learn how to get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication.
  3. If your cellular connection is poor, connect to Wi-Fi instead.*
  4. Try watching on a different device using the same Wi-Fi or cellular connection. If it doesn't work, contact your internet service provider to see if there's an issue with your network.
  5. If other people are using Apple TV+ or Apple TV channels, make sure it doesn't exceed the limits for streaming on multiple devices."


You can find these steps along with other information that may be helpful, here: If you can't watch or stream movies and TV shows in the Apple TV app - Apple Support




Cheers!


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