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Watch on Apple TV

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Get the VidAngel app to watch with filters on your Apple TV! Apple TV is a great choice; it is a high quality device and our longerst supported app.



Before you Start

  1. Make sure your device is at least an Apple TV HD 4th generation or newer. You can identify your Apple TV model here: Identify your Apple TV model 

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  2. Make sure your Apple TV is up to date: Settings > System > Software Updates > Update Software.
  3. Start a subscription at www.vidangel.com
  4. Connect streaming services on the VidAngel mobile app or website: Connect streaming services on the Android TV app. 

 

Install the VidAngel Apple TV App

  1. Open the Apple App Store on your Apple TV.
  2. Search for "VidAngel".
  3. Download the VidAngel app.
  4. In the app select "Log in"
  5. You can then choose to go to the URL listed on the screen, or select the"More Log in options"button.
    • URL
      1. On a computer or mobile web browser, go to the URL on the screen.
        You can type in the URL or use the QR scanner on your phone to be automatically directed to the correct page.
      2. Input the code to connect your TV app to your VidAngel account. 
        Once you put in the code the screen will automatically open the main VidAngel movie page.
    • "More Log in options"
      1. Input your VidAngel account email and password.

Sign Up

Did you skip the Before you Start section (you rascal) and still need to create an account? If you haven't already created a VidAngel account then you can select "Sign Up". 

  1. On a computer or mobile web browser, go to the URL on the screen. 
    You can type in the URL or use the QR scanner on your phone to be automatically directed to the correct page.
  2. Complete the steps to create an account.
  3. Once created, go back to your Apple  TV. Select"Account Has Been Created".
  4. On a computer or mobile web browser, go to the new URL on the screen. 
  5. Input the code to connect your TV app to your VidAngel account. 
    Once you put in the code the screen will automatically open the main VidAngel movie page. 
  6. You will need to connect to streaming services on the VidAngel mobile app or website: Connect streaming services on the Apple TV app. 

 

Watch on Apple TV

  1. Select a show in the VidAngel app.
  2. If desired, adjust Filters by selecting the "Filters"button.
  3. Select "Watch with [Service]"and wait for the title to verify.
  4. Select "Watch Now"and enjoy your show!

 

Having Trouble?

If you're having trouble with installing the VidAngel app or with watching on your Apple TV, you can go here for help: Troubleshoot Apple TV 

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