Apple TV+ is one of the best platforms you can find. Apple's service is the one that offers the most content with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support in Spanish, so you can enjoy a cinematic experience. But how to use Apple TV+ on Android?
We are going to explain all the options available to you if you are considering hiring the services of the apple company. And yes, you will be able to watch apple tv+ on android, although with a mobile phone or tablet you may have a more limited experience.
Apple TV+, the best content platform, ignores Android users
Regardless of what you think about Apple, it is undeniable that the company has set a high standard of quality in several of its products. And, Apple TV+ stands out for offering a catalogue of high-quality content.
Personally I hate Apple products because of their excessive prices, but the Apple TV player has a groundbreaking price for how powerful it is. And on top of that, Apple TV+ is the best streaming service in terms of content.
It's not me who says it, but someone Self Financial Report analyzed IMDb reviews of movies and series available on Apple TV+ and other streaming platforms in the United States. And Apple TV+ had the highest average score, with an average of 7.08 points, beating Disney+ (6.71), and above Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, both tied with 6.62 points.
Besides that It is the only platform in Spain that offers Dolby Atmos in Spanish. Yes, there are some movies on Netflix and Disney+, but almost the entire Apple TV+ catalog offers this sound in our language. And if you like the world, you will know that this is a real unicorn in Spain. So, even though I don't like it as a company, Apple TV+ is a great service.
I know you're not wondering, but the reason I don't like Apple is because of its closed policy. And the best example of this is its Apple TV+ service. Surprise: there is no official app for Android.
Yes, that's it.You can watch Apple TV+ on Android TV or Google TV, since there is an official app. But forget about finding the service's app in the mobile or tablet version. Don't worry, we're going to explain the best way to watch Apple TV+ on Android if you want to use a mobile or tablet.
How to watch Apple TV+ on an Android phone or tablet
Although Apple has launched subscription apps for iOS and its Apple TV+ streaming service, still does not offer a specific application for Android phones to this day.
Currently, Only devices with Android TV have an app available, leaving Android smartphone and tablet users without direct access. However, there is a handy solution to enjoy Apple TV shows and movies from any Android device, and here's how.
To begin with, forget about using Apple TV APK for Android TV on your phone or tablet. It is true that while it is possible to install the Apple TV APK for Android TV, this version is not optimized for touch screens. In other words, you won't be able to touch anything. And using voice commands is a bit awkward.
However, The platform offers a simple method to access its content: use the web browser. Accessing Apple TV+ through the browser on Android is a seamless and fully functional experience.
The experience isn't the best, since even if your phone offers Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision or HDR10+ support, the web version of Apple TV+ doesn't have this option. Plus you'll see the content at a lower resolution. But it's the only option worth it.
And with an interface that makes it easy to control playback and configure subtitles and languages, you won't miss a thing.
To do this, just follow these steps:
- Open the browser on your Android device and go to [tv.apple.com](https://tv.apple.com/es).
- Sign in with your Apple ID; you may need to authorize access from another Apple device you own.
- If your account is a family account, you may be asked for additional authorization using the linked credit card information.
If you have tried the experience and it is worth it, we recommend creating a shortcut to your device's desktop. To do this, follow these steps:
- Once you've accessed the Apple TV+ page in your browser, tap the three dots in the menu.
- Select “Add to Home Screen”.
- You'll now have the Apple TV+ shortcut on your desktop, and you can move it wherever you like for quick access.
How to watch Apple TV+ on an Android TV or Google TV
As you may have seen, you can indeed watch Apple TV+ on your TV with Android as the operating system, but the system is much more limited, and you will not have the same quality. Although if you want to enjoy its entire content catalog on Android TV or Google TV, you know that it is much easier for you.
In this case, it is much easier to enjoy the content offered by Apple's on-demand content service since it does have an official application for Android TV or Google TV.
To install and watch Apple TV+ on your TV or player with Google TV or Android TV, just download the app by following these steps:
- Open your TV's search engine
- Write Apple TV+
- Download the app
As you may have seen, in the case of Android TV or Google TV you will be able to enjoy the best quality. Of course, remember that it will always be in better quality if you use the native app on your Smart TV instead of using an external player. And considering that Apple TV+ has an official app for Samsung, LG, Philips and other brands of TVs with their own operating system, always use its app instead of a player like the Fire TV Stick.
