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Search Movie/TV Library Only

Hi

On iOS or tvOS is there yet a way to search just your library and not the store?


This is a much needed feature if not, as the only way to do this is to go on the Apple TV app on macOS, visit library tab then View → ‘Show Filter Field’.

But not everyone has a Mac, or have their iOS device more handy and may watch movies etc mostly on their Apple TV box.


This would be useful as sometimes you have purchased a movie and since then it has changed publishers etc and so when you search it looks like you do not own it but you do in fact have it in your library.

Apple TV 4K, tvOS 15

Posted on Sep 25, 2021 11:41 AM

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Posted on Sep 25, 2021 12:13 PM

The Apple TV app on the Apple TV box will find online results, including for purchased iTunes Store content in your library. Search in the Apple TV app - Apple Support

The Apple TV app on the Apple TV box will not search the TV library on your Mac, which may include local media files. You will have to search that in the Computers app, which is specific to Home Sharing. Stream content with Home Sharing on Apple TV - Apple Support

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Sep 25, 2021 12:13 PM in response to willwinuk

The Apple TV app on the Apple TV box will find online results, including for purchased iTunes Store content in your library. Search in the Apple TV app - Apple Support

The Apple TV app on the Apple TV box will not search the TV library on your Mac, which may include local media files. You will have to search that in the Computers app, which is specific to Home Sharing. Stream content with Home Sharing on Apple TV - Apple Support

Search Movie/TV Library Only

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