Download and stream shows, movies, sports, and events from your Apple TV subscription and Apple TV channels
Find out how to download or stream content with your Apple TV subscription and Apple TV channels.
Download a show, movie or event on your iPhone or iPad
Open the Apple TV app.
Browse or search for a TV show, movie or event you'd like to download.
Choose what you'd like to download, then tap . If you're downloading a TV show, choose the season you'd like to download, then download the entire season or individual episodes.
To find and play your downloads, go to the Library tab, then choose Downloaded.
Can’t download a TV programme or film? You might have reached the limits for downloads, or the channel might not allow downloads.
Download a show, movie or event on your Mac or PC
Open the Apple TV app.
Browse or search for a TV show, movie or event you'd like to download.
Choose what you'd like to download. If it's a movie or event, click on your Mac or on your PC. If it's a TV show, find the episode, click , then click Download.
To find and play your downloads, go to the Library tab, then choose Downloaded. If Downloaded isn't in your Library tab on your PC, click , click Edit Library Sidebar, then turn Downloaded on.
Can’t download a TV programme or film? You might have reached the limits for downloads, or the channel might not allow downloads.
Download a TV programme, film or event on Apple Vision Pro
Open the Apple TV app.
Browse or search for a TV programme, film or event.
Pinch and hold the item you’d like to download, then tap Download.
To find and play your downloads, open the sidebar, tap Library, then tap Downloaded.
Can’t download a TV programme or film? You might have reached the limits for downloads, or the channel might not allow downloads.
Limits for downloads
You can't download content from the Apple TV app on Apple TV 4K, Apple TV HD, smart TVs, streaming devices and on tv.apple.com. Instead, you can only stream content on these devices.
For most Apple TV channels, downloads are available for up to 30 days before they expire. For a few channels, downloads might expire earlier. Some titles you download from your Apple TV subscription will expire 48 hours after you begin playing them, or 30 days after you download them, whichever comes first.
Some Apple TV channels may have limits for how many titles can be downloaded simultaneously and the number of devices you can download content on. The number of titles you can download with your Apple TV subscription at one time might also be limited. If you reach the limit, the Apple TV app will alert you. If you want to download more titles, delete TV episodes or films you’ve already downloaded from one of your (or your family’s) devices.
Limits for streaming on multiple devices
Apple TV subscription: For most content, one subscription allows you to enjoy 6 simultaneous streams. Some titles might be available to stream on fewer devices at the same time.
Apple Music student subscription with Apple TV access: One subscription allows you to stream Apple TV on one device at a time.
Apple TV channels: one subscription allows you to enjoy up to three simultaneous streams for most channels. Some channels may allow more or less than three simultaneous streams.
The Apple TV app, Apple TV channels, Apple TV subscription and store availability might vary by country or region. See what’s available in your country or region. Apple TV subscription does not include third-party branded subscription services or content available for rental or purchase in the Apple TV app.
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