Sharing your Apple TV with family members provides a range of benefits, from saving money to enjoying personalized recommendations. With a few easy steps, you can add multiple user profiles and seamlessly switch between accounts.
Benefits of Sharing Apple TV
Why allow your family members access to your Apple TV? Here are three compelling reasons:
1. Shared Living Room TV
The living room TV is often the central hub for a family. By linking multiple Apple IDs to the Apple TV, everyone can access their preferred apps and services. No need to juggle remotes or HDMI cables.
2. Personalized Recommendations
Each family member gets tailored suggestions based on their individual watch history and preferences. Kids can enjoy age-appropriate content without affecting recommendations for parents.
3. Cost Savings
Purchasing a single Apple TV for the family to share instead of multiple devices adds up to significant savings. Family Sharing subscriptions allow access for up to 6 users too.
Step 1: Open Apple TV Settings
On your Apple TV home screen, select the Settings app icon to get started. This is where you‘ll manage user accounts.
Step 2: Go To "Users & Accounts"
In Settings, choose the "Users & Accounts" menu. This is where you can add new users to your Apple TV.
Step 3: Add New User
Select "Add New User" and enter the Apple ID and password for the user you wish to add. Repeat to add additional family members.
Step 4: Switch Users
To switch profiles, select "Switch Current User" in the "Users & Accounts" menu and choose the user you want to activate. Their personalized home screen will load.
Manage Subscriptions & Parental Controls
Take advantage of built-in features like Family Sharing subscriptions and robust parental controls. Restrict specific apps and content for younger viewers while still allowing customized access for others.
Stream From Your Devices with AirPlay
Thanks to AirPlay support, you can also wirelessly stream videos, music and more directly from your iPhone or iPad to the Apple TV. Share photos from family events or mirror your device‘s screen.
With just a few simple steps, you can unlock the many benefits of sharing your Apple TV with family members. Everyone can enjoy personalized recommendations and access to subscriptions without the costs of buying multiple devices.