The video streaming service “Apple TV” was previously only available on non-Mac devices via its web version, meaning you had to visit https://tv.apple.com/ using a web browser. Now, you can download a separate app for it! The app gives the same look and feels as the one designed for macOS. However, the Apple TV app for Windows is currently only supported and Windows 11, and is still in its preview state. Therefore, many of its functions may not completely work at the moment. Additionally, as read in the comments for the Apple TV app in Microsoft Store, there may also be a few glitches. If you are not familiar with Apple TV, continue below o learn more about it, and how to install the app on your Windows 11 PC.
What is Apple TV
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Now, Apple has finally made it possible to install the app on Windows PC as well. Now, Microsoft users can finally get a taste of what Mac users have been watching for a long time.
How to Install Apple TV App on Windows 11
You can download and install the Apple TV app on your Windows PC either through the Microsoft Store, or using the Command Prompt; take your pick. Before you do, note that installing the Apple TV app right now has its drawbacks. First, if iTunes is installed on your PC, it will no longer work until a new, compatible version is published by Apple. Secondly, any podcasts and audiobooks on your PC will become inaccessible. Of course, you can later undo these changes by either installing the compatible version of iTunes (when one is available) or by uninstalling the Apple TV Preview app. If you still wish to continue to install the Apple TV app, here are the two methods.
Install Apple TV from Microsoft Store
To install Apple TV using Microsoft Store, use these steps: Once installed, you can continue to launch the app and sign into your Apple TV account and begin streaming your favorite videos. If you don’t already have an account, you can sign up from Apple TV’s website. The Microsoft Store application will now launch. The app will now begin downloading and installing on your Windows 11 PC.
Install Apple TV from Command Prompt
To avoid all the clicking and install the Apple TV app from Command Prompt, use these steps: You can now launch the app where you will be notified of the drawbacks of the app, as well as asked to accept the licensing terms. The Apple TV app will now begin downloading and installing on your Windows PC. Once the application launches, sign into your account and begin streaming!
How to Uninstall Apple TV App on Windows
Like all other UWP apps, you can uninstall the Apple TV application when needed. YOu may want to remove it because of its current instability, or simply because you want to be able to use your iTunes app. Either way, use these steps to uninstall the Apple TV app: The Apple TV app will now be removed from your Windows computer.
Is Apple TV Better Than The Rest?
This article lists methods to install the newly-released Apple TV app on Windows 11 PC. Of course, not everyone might want to, since they aren’t into streaming videos, or have a better alternative for themselves. But how do we decide which streaming service is the best? When talking about Netflix, it seems that it has gotten significantly expensive recently. It allows only 4 users per account, while Apple TV costs less and allows 6 users per account. That said, for some people, the monthly subscription costs might be the decision-making factor. Let us know your preferred streaming service (and why) in the comments below.
