Q: My mac, ipad and apple tv share the same itunes account. Why do movies rented from itunes on my ipad or mac not show up in my apple tv? is there a way to get them there?
My mac, ipad and apple tv share the same itunes account. Why do movies rented from itunes on my ipad or mac not show up in my apple tv? is there a way to get them there?
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Posted on Dec 30, 2014 11:09 AM
Movies rented on an iPad or Apple Tv can only be played on the device that rented them, and can not be moved to a different device.
Movies rented on your Mac can be moved to a different device (iPad, iPhone, iPod or first gen Apple Tv), but can only reside on one device at a time.
FAQs about renting movies from the iTunes Store - Apple Support
If you wish to view a movie on your Apple Tv rent it on your Apple Tv, or use Airplay Mirroring to watch it on your Tv through the Apple Tv from the device its on.
Posted on Dec 30, 2014 11:14 AM