And how do you redeem a code via Apple TV?

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And how do you redeem a code via Apple TV?

There are itune movies offered with redemption codes... for example Starbucks weekly offer of free music, apps, movies, books sometimes has movies. Could not find how to redeem via Apple TV so I had to redeem/download/play on my macintosh laptop (mountain lion) not that great an experience for an HD movie. I tried to AirPlay the movie from my laptop to Apple TV (3rd gen) but the picture would change to a checkerboard whenever AirPlay was invoked or attempt to mirror... perhaps this is a DRM "protection" but who knows. I've now spent 3 days seeking answers with no luck. Apple support knowledgebase has directions for redeeming via Mac computer, and for iPOD, iPads, IPod Touch BUT NOTHING for redeem via Apple TV.

Someone suggested that if I remove my AppleID credit card info, then AppleTV will ask me for a redemption code -that's cumbersome and doesn't seem right. Someone else contradicted that info saying that in order for redemptions to work, you must have a credit card on file. How redeem codes via Apple TV?

Posted on Dec 23, 2012 4:07 PM

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Answer 1

Dec 23, 2012 4:35 PM in response to wwong-seattle

You can't redeem vouchers from the Apple TV, do it on a computer.

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Answer 2

Apr 1, 2013 2:03 PM in response to wwong-seattle

BLUF: Play purchased and redeemed content redeemed on PCs or computers via AppleTV

All movies,music, and TV shows redeemed via the computer can be played via the AppleTV. There is no requirement to play the download the file on the computer as its stored in the cloud. You can pause download indefinitely or download to a harddrive at your liesure. Notice that this does not work for rented movies. Rented movies must be viewed on the device on which it is redeemed.

Once the media code is entered via iTunes on your computer or i-device you can go to the AppleTV and stream the content in HD as long as its associated with your appleID.

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