AT Apple TV and iOS app stores provide access to content from a variety of sources, many of which you sign into with a cable subscription. However, authorizing each one before watching anything sometimes requires going to the app developer’s homepage, entering an authorization code from your device, and then logging in with your TV provider’s information. Luckily, Apple TV has a single sign-on feature to make this process easier.
These instructions apply to Apple TVs running tvOS 10.1 or later, and iPhones and iPads running iOS 10.2 or later. Single sign-on is only available in the United States.
What is Apple TV Single Sign-On?
With single sign-on, you can enter registration information from your TV provider once and automatically use it in compatible applications . If you’re not using it, you’ll have to go online and log in to your provider every time you download a new app. You won’t need to do this every time you open it, but the initial setup can be more complicated than you like when you just want to watch TV.
Once you’ve enabled single sign-on, your Apple TV or iOS device will get your provider information every time you get a compatible app, so you don’t have to hack your laptop to enter an authorization code just to watch your loved one’s new season. show.
hundreds TV providers and dozens of US apps support single sign-on. So the odds are pretty good, yours is among them.
To fully use single sign-on, your provider and the application you are using must be compatible. While tvOS and iOS devices support it, the same apps may not necessarily support this feature across platforms.
How to use single sign-on on Apple TV
If you haven’t cut the cord and are still using a combination of streaming and standard cable for your entertainment needs, your Account TV provider will open up some advanced options on the Apple TV. Here’s how to make sure you only need to enter this information once, no matter how many new apps you download.
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On Apple TV select «Settings» > » Accounts» > » TV Supplier» .
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Select To come in .
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Find or search for your TV provider in the list, then select it.
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Enter your email address or select it from the list of previously used ones, if available.
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Enter your password and select Ready .
If your Apple TV doesn’t ask you to enter your login information after selecting a provider, it means you don’t have access to this feature and you still need to enter your password to authorize apps.
How to use single sign-on on iOS
You don’t need an Apple TV to use this feature, your iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch can use many of the same apps.
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Open » Settings» and press » TV Supplier» .
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Select your provider from the list.
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Enter your login information and click » To come in» in the upper right corner.