Apple TV Plus was launched in 2019 with the aim of delivering high-quality original programming to audiences. It includes great original shows like Ted Lasso, Silo, and For All Mankind, rather than focusing on acquiring existing IPs. Best of all, once you sign up for a subscription, you can watch everything Apple TV Plus has to offer with Roku.
Apple TV Plus can be accessed through the Apple TV app on a range of devices, including those manufactured by Roku. If you're not sure how to access Apple TV Plus on Roku, our guide will help you get one of the best streaming services on your chosen media streaming device.
Is Apple TV Plus on Roku yet?
In October 2019, the Apple TV app was added to most Roku devices. You can buy or rent all kinds of films and series through this app access your Apple TV Plus subscription. If not, you can simply sign in to Apple TV Plus visiting his website.
However, some older Roku devices are not compatible with the Apple TV app. To check if it's yours, go to the home screen of your Roku device and select Settings > System > About. Here you will see the model number. If it matches one of the model numbers below, Apple TV is supported.
- Roku TV 7000X, C000X, 8000X, A000X, 6000X
- Roku Streambar 9102X
- Roku Smart Soundbar 9101X
- Roku Smart Soundbar 9100X
- Roku Express 3900X, 3930X
- Roku Express+ 3910X, 3931X
- RokuHD3932X
- Roku Streaming Stick 3600X, 3800X
- Roku Streaming Stick+ 3810X, 3811X
- Roku Premiere 3920X, 4620X
- Roku Premiere+ 3921X, 4630X
- Roku Ultra 4640X, 4660X, 4661X, 4670X, 4800X
- Roku UltraLT4662X
- Roku 2 4205X, 4210X
- Roku3 4200X, 4230X
How to Install Apple TV Plus on Roku
It only takes a few simple steps to set up Apple TV Plus on your Roku device.
- Press the Home button on your remote control
- Select 'Streaming channels'
- This will open the Channel Shop
- Select 'Search channels'
- Start typing 'Apple TV Plus'
- Select 'Add channel'
- Sign in to your Apple ID
- Enter your login details or log in with your mobile device
- The latter via a QR code
- Or by entering a code at activation.apple.com
If you don't already have an Apple account, you now have the option to create one. This also probably means you don't have an Apple TV Plus account, so make sure you do that Go to the Apple TV Plus website to cancel your subscription.
Within the Apple TV app, there is a tab for Apple TV Plus in the top bar, where you can see all the content you can access with your Apple TV Plus subscription. Most of the content in the other tabs is not part of Apple TV Plus and costs extra to purchase or rent.
What can I watch on Apple TV Plus with Roku?
Want to know what some of the best Apple TV shows are? A highlight of Apple TV Plus is the drama series The Morning Show, starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon as hosts of a breakfast news program.
If you prefer comedy, try Ted Lasso, in which Jason Sudeikis plays a college football coach who moves to Britain when he gets a high-profile job in football, a sport he knows little about.
There are also a few films worth highlighting, including Greyhound, a World War II story starring Tom Hanks as a US Navy commander, and Wolfwalkers, a charming family-friendly animated film based on Irish folklore.
What other streaming services are available on Roku?
If Apple TV Plus on Roku isn't enough for you, you might want to check out the other streaming services available on Roku, including:
What other devices can I watch Apple TV Plus on?
If you don't have a Roku but want to watch Apple TV Plus, there are several other devices you can access, including Apple TV Plus on Chromecast. You can also get Apple TV Plus on PS4 and other gaming consoles, including PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series