This article demonstrates simple steps for adding and activating the Apple TV app on Roku.
Steps to Install Apple TV on Roku
The Apple TV app is natively available in the Roku Channel Store, so you can install it easily in a few steps. With Apple TV, you can stream award-winning Apple Originals, live sporting events, documentaries, etc. To get this app, connect your Roku to WiFi and follow the remaining steps.
- Go to the home screen
Tap the Home key on the Roku remote to view the home page.
- Select Streaming Channels
You can see a list of options on the home screen. Use the directional buttons and highlight the Streaming Channels option. Then, click the OK key.
- Choose Featured Tab
In the Channel Store, you can see a list of app categories. From there, select the Featured option that is present at the top.
- Select Apple TV
With the remote’s directional keys, highlight Apple TV and hit the OK key.
- Click on Add Channel
On the next tab, there will be a short description of the Apple TV app. On this page, select the Add channel option to begin the installation.
- Go to Home and Choose the Apple TV App
Once you click, the channel will start to download. After that, hit the Home button on the remote to get back to the Roku’s home screen. The installed Apple TV app will be on the home screen. Highlight the Apple TV app and click OK to launch it.
- Select Sign or Start Free Trial
Once you launch the app, you will see two options Sign in or Start a Free Trial and Sign In Later. Select the First option.
- Scan the QR Code or Type the link.apple.com
On the next page, you will see two options: scan code or sign in with remote. Scan the QR code shown or go to link.apple.com on your smartphone browser. Also, note the code.
- Enter the Code
Type the noted activation code on the required space using the keyboard on your Smartphone and click Continue.
- Provide the Apple ID and Password
Next, select the Apple ID and complete the authentication process. Then, enter the Apple ID and click continue. Also, enter the correct password and click Continue.
- Complete Two-Factor Authentication process
Next, enter the two-factor authentication code that you received and select trust this browser. If you haven’t subscribed to Apple TV, pick a convenient plan and complete the payment process.
- Watch the desired show
That’s it. The selected Apple ID will be signed in to the Apple TV app on Roku. Now, the Apple TV app on Roku will take you to the home screen. On the slide bar, you see a list of options like search, home, Apple TV+, MLS Season Pass, Store, Library, and Settings.
Use AirPlay to Play Apple TV+ on Roku
If the Apple TV app on your Roku doesn’t work properly or crashes all of a sudden, don’t worry. Instead of installing the app, you can use Roku’s AirPlay feature to play the Apple TV+ content directly from your iPhone or iPad. To do this, make sure to connect your iPhone/iPad and Roku to a common WiFi network.
After that, install the Apple TV app on your iPhone/iPad from the App Store and sign in to your account with credentials. Then, play your desired Original, web series, or movies and click on the AirPlay icon on the playback screen. Finally, select your Roku from the list of available devices and play the respective content on the bigger screen.
FAQ
Yes. You can add the Apple TV app on Roku by visiting the Channel Store website. Once you visit it, sign in and search for the Apple TV app. Select the correct one and click +Add Channel. Once added, update your Roku firmware. Later, the Apple TV app will be added automatically.
It may be due to the outdated version of the Apple TV app. Also, the accumulation of the caches on Roku can force the app into a non-working state.
This may be due to software glitches in the Roku device. To fix this, you have to restart your Roku device and try again.
