Purchases on iTunes vs Apple TV

iTunes offers many complete box sets of tv series’ for cheaper than buying them on Apple TV at the per season price.

Will a tv show or movie purchase made on iTunes be accessible from the Apple TV library?

I have other apple tv purchases and am wondering if they go to a combined library or if I will only have access to iTunes purchases only through the iTunes app

Posted on Jan 5, 2023 12:10 PM

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Posted on Jan 8, 2023 9:22 AM

Hello jordanne8,


You can access your library in the Apple TV app. Please check out this link, which explains how to access your Library, and may help: Library in the Apple TV app


The Library screen in the Apple TV app includes your purchases and rentals, organized by category.

Note: Not all devices support on-device transactions, so you may not be able to buy, rent, or subscribe to shows or channels directly. However, you can sign in with your Apple ID to watch items you’ve already purchased, rented, or subscribed to on other devices.

Browse your Library in the Apple TV app

1. Open the Apple TV app TV app on your smart TV, streaming device, or gaming console.
2. Navigate to Library, then browse items, or select a category or genre to filter items.


If you aren't able to locate an item that you want to redownload, please check out this link, which explains what to do in that situation, and may help: If there's an issue when you redownload apps, movies, or other content from Apple


Thanks!

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Jan 8, 2023 9:22 AM in response to jordanne8

Hello jordanne8,


You can access your library in the Apple TV app. Please check out this link, which explains how to access your Library, and may help: Library in the Apple TV app


The Library screen in the Apple TV app includes your purchases and rentals, organized by category.

Note: Not all devices support on-device transactions, so you may not be able to buy, rent, or subscribe to shows or channels directly. However, you can sign in with your Apple ID to watch items you’ve already purchased, rented, or subscribed to on other devices.

Browse your Library in the Apple TV app

1. Open the Apple TV app TV app on your smart TV, streaming device, or gaming console.
2. Navigate to Library, then browse items, or select a category or genre to filter items.


If you aren't able to locate an item that you want to redownload, please check out this link, which explains what to do in that situation, and may help: If there's an issue when you redownload apps, movies, or other content from Apple


Thanks!

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