The Apple TV is a premium streaming app that offers you top-notch movies, documentaries, TV shows, and exclusive Apple originals. Further, you can watch popular sports events, such as MLB, MLS, etc. The Apple TV application is compatible with all Sharp TV models, and you can install it from the TV’s app stores. With an active Apple TV+ subscription and a WiFi connection, you can stream all the Apple TV content on your Sharp TV. In this article, we have covered the steps to install the Apple TV app on Sharp TV in detail.
Apple TV – Plans & Pricing
As mentioned earlier, the Apple TV is a premium streaming service that requires an Apple TV+ subscription to access its content. Go to the website of Apple TV+ from any browser on your phone or PC and subscribe to its monthly plan at $9.99/month. There are no other plans on Apple TV+ other than the monthly plan. If you are a new subscriber, you will get a 7-day free trial period.
Steps to Install Apple TV on Sharp TV
1. After connecting your Sharp TV to stable WiFi, move to the home screen of your Sharp TV.
2. Then, follow the below options to access the app store based on your Sharp TV OS.
- Sharp Android TV: Click on the Apps tile and select the Google Play Store.
- Sharp Google TV: Tap the Apps menu on the home screen and select the Search bar.
- Sharp Roku TV: On the Sharp Roku TV’s home screen, hit the Streaming Channels option and select Search Channels.
- Sharp Aquos TV: Click on the Apps tile and select Aquos Net+, AppsNOW, or VEWD App Store to open it.
3. Now, search for the Apple TV app using the on-screen keyboard and tap OK.
4. From the search results, select the Apple TV app and tap Install to get the app on your TV.
5. Once the app gets installed, sign in with the required login credentials to stream the Apple TV+ content.
Steps to Activate Apple TV on Sharp Smart TV
1. Launch the app on your Sharp TV and tap Sign In or Sign Up.
2. Three sign-in options will appear on the screen. You can use the QR code to sign in using your phone or tablet or directly visit link.apple.com and enter the code shown on your TV. Further, you can also tap Sign In With Remote and enter your Apple ID and Password to log in.
3. Here, we are using the first sign-in method. So, take your smartphone and scan the QR code that appears on your screen. It will take you to the link.apple.com page. Enter the Apple TV App Activation Code shown on your TV and tap Continue. Then, type your Apple ID and Password to activate the Apple TV app on your Sharp TV.
4. Now, your TV will refresh automatically and the home screen of the Apple TV app will appear. You can now watch all your favorite Apple TV originals on your TV.
How to Watch Apple TV on Incompatible Sharp TVs?
If you don’t want to install Apple TV on your Sharp TV due to storage issues, you can AirPlay the content seamlessly. Since you can AirPlay only on Sharp Roku TV, you need to turn on the AirPlay Mode in the TV Settings.
1. Connect your iPhone or Mac and your Sharp TV to the same WiFi connection.
2. Install the Apple TV app on your iPhone from the App Store if you don’t have one. If you use a Mac, launch the browser and visit the website of Apple TV+.
3. Sign in to the app or website using the required credentials and start watching your favorite content. On the playback screen, click the AirPlay icon.
4. Select your Sharp Smart TV from the list of active devices and enter the AirPlay Passcode if it prompts.
5. Now, you can watch the Apple TV content on your Sharp TV.
FAQ
If the Apple TV app is not working on your TV, then it might be due to many reasons such as a weak WiFi, technical glitch, or an expired subscription. You can fix the issues by connecting your TV to a stable WiFi connection, restarting or power cycling the TV, renewing the Apple TV subscription, etc.
