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How to watch Apple TV Plus on LG TVs: A step-by-step guide

Owners of compatible LG smart TV models can now access Apple TV Plus originals with ease.

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Apple is known as a company that wants to ensure users stay in its ecosystem. There's no wonder it launched streaming service Apple TV Plus, which enables users to watch TV shows and movies exclusive to Apple.

The service is accessible via the Apple TV app, which also enables users to rent or buy movies from iTunes and works with a variety of devices. The list includes LG smart TVs.

The app works with LG smart TVs from 2016 or later. Own one of those? Here's how to set up Apple TV Plus.

Using Apple TV on LG TVs: Step-by-step guide

If you have a compatible LG TV, you can access the Apple TV app and stream Apple TV Plus originals without the aid of additional hardware. Simply follow these steps:

Step 1: Navigate to LG Home Launcher with your remote and locate the Apple TV app. If for some reason the app doesn't appear, navigate to the LG Content Store and search for the Apple TV app.

Step 2: Depending on model, you may have to select the Search icon or the Apps icon on the home screen, then search for Apple TV. Once discovered, click the Install button.

Step 3: Open the Apple TV app and select Start Watching.

Step 4: Go to Settings > Accounts > Sign In.

Step 5: Sign in with your Apple ID and follow the prompts to complete the set-up. If you don't have an Apple ID already, you can easily create one at https://appleid.apple.com/.

Step 5: Go to the Apple TV Plus channel and select Try Apple TV Plus Free. Then follow the prompts to confirm your subscription.

Apple TV Plus details

The Apple TV app gives LG TV owners the ability to subscribe to and watch Apple TV Plus. Apple's video subscription service offers only original content, with new titles being added on a regular basis.

Highlights include Oscar-winning movie CODA, sci-fi series Severance, feel-good show Ted Lasso, comedy The Afterparty, alternate history show For All Mankind, drama Morning Wars (aka The Morning Show), M. Night Shyamalan's psychological thriller Servant and anthology series Little America. Subscriptions to Apple TV Plus cost $12.99 a month with a 1-week free trial.

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Alexandra Plesa writes about Internet TV for Finder. When she’s not re-watching The West Wing for the 11th time, she likes to scour streaming services for any fascinating underrated gems they have on offer. She’ll never say no to a romantic comedy and she’ll press you to watch BoJack Horseman until you finally give in See full bio

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