Apple TV on PS4: How to Watch Apple TV+ on PS4

Apple TV is now available on various devices, including smart TVs, and gaming consoles. You can now officially download the Apple TV app on your PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 console. The app is available for free on Sony’s PlayStation Store.

So, if you are still not very clear on how to get Apple TV on PS4, then this article shall help you solve your problem with ease. Just read on to find out what you come here for.

1. Availability of Apple TV app on PS4

With the addition of PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, Apple TV is now officially available across all devices. The app had been available on select smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Vizio, and Sony, as well as streaming devices such as Roku players, Google TV, and Amazon Fire TV/Fire Stick.

Most new Apple devices come with Apple TV pre-installed; regardless, the app is also available on the Apple app store. Android device users can get the app from Play Store, while Windows PC users can use the web version at tv.apple.com.

With the availability of Apple TV on the PS4 console, you can watch your favorite movies on demand, as well as enjoy Apple Originals (released weekly). Interestingly, there are lots of things to enjoy on the Apple TV app; more so, it grants you instant access to Apple's premium streaming network, Apple TV+.

The app’s interface is intuitive, easy to navigate, and you can search for movies you want to watch.

2. How to watch Apple TV+ movies and TV shows on PS4

Below is a detailed guide on how you can stream the Apple TV Plus network right on your PS4 console.

Note: you need to have the Apple TV app on the TV & Video section for you to start streaming Apple TV+ with the app.

• Step 1: On your PS4 home screen, scroll down to the TV and Video section, and look out for the Apple TV app. If your console is compatible to run the app, it’d appear in this section.
• Step 2: Select and launch the Apple TV app if you can see it in the TV & Video section. However, if this is the first time you're opening the app, it'd take some time before it finally opens. The time it'd take is to download and install the app to your console.
• Step 3: Once the download is complete, the Apple TV app will launch and you’d need to sign in using your Apple ID. If you don’t have an Apple TV Plus account, you can create a new account right on your Apple TV app on your PS4 console. After the sign-up is complete, you'd be given 7 days free access to Apple TV+, after which you will be charged the subscription fee, $4.99.

• Step 4: Now that you’re signed in, you’d see several tabs, name: Watch Now, TV+, Movies, TV Shows, and Library. To stream Apple TV Plus, navigate to the TV+ tab. You can find movies using tags, categories, or search for the title you want to watch.

New originals are added frequently, so there are lots of content for you to watch. Streaming Apple TV+ on PS4 would leave you with a 1080p resolution. Although Apple TV+ has 4K movies and content, you can get 4K quality on Apple TV 4K device or other few supported devices.

3. Buy movies on the Apple TV app on PS4

Yes, you can buy or rent movies from the Apple TV app. When you open a movie, select the Buy or Rent option and complete the payment process. Once your payment is confirmed, you can watch the movie on your PS4.

Similarly, you can purchase TV shows or episodes. The process is the same as that of purchasing movies; when you open the TV show, select the Buy option and confirm the purchase. Buying and renting are for people who are not subscribed to Apple TV Plus.

If you have an active subscription to Apple TV+, you will be able to stream thousands of on-demand titles on the Apple TV app.

4. What other devices can you watch Apple TV+?

The Apple TV app is available on Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV), Android devices (smartphones and tablets), streaming devices (Roku, Fire Stick, Fire TV, and Chromecast w/Google TV), Xbox X and S series, and Apple TV 4K.

It may interest you to know that if you purchase an Apple TV 4K device, you'd be gifted one year of free access to streaming Apple TV Plus. If you don't have a compatible device, you can still access Apple TV using a web browser; simply visit tv.apple.com.

5. Other streaming services available on PlayStation 4

You may be wondering if there are other streaming services you can access on your PS4 console? Well, there are many of them available. If you have an active subscription to Netflix and Disney+, you can install their apps on your console and enjoy unlimited streaming. Hereunder is the list of premium streaming networks available on PS4.

• Netflix
• Paramount Plus
• Amazon Prime Video
• Disney Plus
• HBO Max
• Hulu
• YouTube
• Crunchyroll
• Mubi

6. Is Apple TV Plus available on PS5?

Just as the Apple TV app is available on PS4, it is also available on PS5. However, on PS5, the app is available on the Media Hub section (unlike the PS4 where you’d find the app in the TV and Video section).

The steps to stream Apple TV+ movies, TV shows, and Originals on the PlayStation 5 console are the same as with PS4 (explained above). If you can't find the Apple TV app on your PlayStation 4 or 5, reach out to Sony and provide them your console's model number.

7. Can you download Apple TV Plus movies and TV shows?

Yes, you can download any content you see on Apple TV Plus; however, you will have to do this on a computer system, not your PS4 or PS5 console. With the StreamFab Apple TV Plus Downloader software installed on your PC, you can easily save any movie or TV show from Apple TV+ to your local storage.

7.1 StreamFab Apple TV Plus Downloader

With the StreamFab Apple TV Plus Downloader software, you can save as many movies and TV shows ad you wish, from Apple TV Plus. This software is a reliable solution, easy to use, and comes with a bunch of useful features. Developed for both Windows and macOS systems, the StreamFab Apple TV+ Downloader is a tool for all Apple TV Plus subscribers.

The settings are customizable and you can download multiple movies at a go - at a fast speed.  This software also lets you access other online tools for downloading content from various premium streaming services.

7.2 Features of StreamFab Apple TV Plus Downloader

• Supports AAC 2.0 audio quality
• This software saves Apple TV+ movies in MP4 format, and with 1080p HD resolution
• Downloads content from all versions of Apple TV+ (e.x. Apple TV+ US, Apple TV+ UK)
• Users can download multiple videos at a go, thanks to Batch Mode.
• Save movie subtitles (if available) and metadata

7.3 How to download videos with this software

Follow the steps below to download any movie or TV show you find on Apple TV plus.

• Step 1: Download and install StreamFab Apple TV Plus Downloader on your macOS or Windows OS computer. After the installation, launch the app and click on "VIP Services," located at the left pane. On the Streaming Services page, select the Apple TV+ card to continue.

• Step 2: Sign in to your Apple TV Plus account using your Apple ID and search for the movies you want to download. When you find the movies, click the Play button to start watching them; a prompt will come on, and you will see the option to download the movie that is playing.

• Step 3: To download more movies, search for them, play them, and add them to the download queue when the prompt appears.

Summary

Conclusively, the Apple TV app is available on PS4 and PS5. It lets you stream movies and TV shows from Apple TV+, as well as let you stream Apple Originals. For downloading movies from Apple TV+, you need the StreamFab Apple TV Plus Downloader.