Unable to connect Apple TV on MacBook Pro and iPhone
Have Mac Retina 2012, Generation??? Can not connect to Apple TV Pay $10.00 per month, can not use Also iPhone 13
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MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15
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Have Mac Retina 2012, Generation??? Can not connect to Apple TV Pay $10.00 per month, can not use Also iPhone 13
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MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15
The “generations” are descriptions for the various models Apple TV box (connectable to a TV). It is not about Mac, iPhone, or the Apple TV app.
Identify your Apple TV model - Apple Support
Find your Apple TV model number - Apple Support
If you have an Apple TV+ subscription, then you can view the special Apple TV+ shows (“Apple Originals”) in the Apple TV app on your various devices, including on Mac, iPhone, and select smart TVs. Navigate to the tv+ tab in the sidebar to see an overview of the Apple TV+ shows.
For the Apple TV box in combination with Apple TV+, you’ll need a 3rd generation model or later [A1427 or later].
On Mac (macOS Catalina 10.15 or later), you have to additionally sign in to the TV app, through the in-app Account menu, using your Apple ID account.
On iPhone (iOS 10.2 or later), as a single-user device, you should already be signed in with your Apple ID account, and the TV app takes its authentication from that.
On select smart TVs and select TV-connected streaming devices, find the Apple TV app (if pre-installed), or download it to the device from the on-device app repository (“App Store”). Next, sign in through the in-app Settings with your Apple ID account credentials.
If you have further issues, then please elaborate.
The “generations” are descriptions for the various models Apple TV box (connectable to a TV). It is not about Mac, iPhone, or the Apple TV app.
Identify your Apple TV model - Apple Support
Find your Apple TV model number - Apple Support
If you have an Apple TV+ subscription, then you can view the special Apple TV+ shows (“Apple Originals”) in the Apple TV app on your various devices, including on Mac, iPhone, and select smart TVs. Navigate to the tv+ tab in the sidebar to see an overview of the Apple TV+ shows.
For the Apple TV box in combination with Apple TV+, you’ll need a 3rd generation model or later [A1427 or later].
On Mac (macOS Catalina 10.15 or later), you have to additionally sign in to the TV app, through the in-app Account menu, using your Apple ID account.
On iPhone (iOS 10.2 or later), as a single-user device, you should already be signed in with your Apple ID account, and the TV app takes its authentication from that.
On select smart TVs and select TV-connected streaming devices, find the Apple TV app (if pre-installed), or download it to the device from the on-device app repository (“App Store”). Next, sign in through the in-app Settings with your Apple ID account credentials.
If you have further issues, then please elaborate.
Unable to connect Apple TV on MacBook Pro and iPhone