Cancel Apple TV directly through your Apple ID settings

You cancel Apple TV through your Apple ID account, not through the Apple TV app itself. The process takes about two minutes and works the same way whether you subscribed on an iPhone, Mac, iPad, or Apple TV device. You do not need to contact Apple support or call anyone — the cancellation is when ready and you keep access through the end of your current billing period.

The fastest route is to go to Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions > Apple TV+ on any Apple device signed into your account. Tap or click Cancel Subscription, then confirm. If you subscribed through a web browser, you can also manage it at appleid.apple.com by signing in, selecting Subscriptions, finding Apple TV+, and clicking Manage.

After you cancel, you will see a message telling you when your access ends — usually the last day of your current billing cycle. You can resubscribe at any time by going back to the same menu and selecting Resubscribe. No penalty applies for cancelling and coming back later.

Key Takeaways

  • Open Settings on any Apple device, go to your Apple ID, then Subscriptions, then Apple TV+, and tap Cancel Subscription to end your service.
  • Cancellation takes effect when ready, but you keep watching through the end of your current billing period at no extra charge.
  • If you subscribed through a bundle plan with Apple One, cancelling Apple TV+ alone removes only that service from your bundle.
  • You can resubscribe whenever you want using the same menu — there is no waiting period or penalty.

Cancel through a web browser if you do not have an Apple device

If you do not have an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV device, you can cancel through your web browser on any computer. Go to appleid.apple.com, sign in with your Apple ID and password, and click Subscriptions in the left menu.

Find Apple TV+ in the list and click Manage. A window will open showing your subscription details and renewal date. Click Cancel Subscription at the bottom, then confirm your choice. You will receive an email confirming the cancellation, and your access will end on the date shown in your account.

What happens to your account after you cancel

Once you cancel, your subscription stops renewing on your next billing date. You keep full access to Apple TV+ until that date arrives — you do not lose the service when ready. If you cancel on the 15th of the month and your renewal date is the 20th, you can still watch until the 20th.

Your watchlist, viewing history, and profile settings stay in your account. If you resubscribe later, those details will be there waiting for you. You will not lose your place in shows you were watching, though the service will not remember where you stopped if you stay cancelled for a very long time.

Cancel an Apple TV+ bundle without losing other services

If you subscribed to Apple One — the bundle that includes Apple TV+, Apple Music, iCloud storage, and other services — you can remove just Apple TV+ without cancelling the whole bundle. Go to Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions > Apple One, tap Manage, and look for the option to remove individual services.

Removing Apple TV+ from your bundle lowers your monthly cost. The other services in your bundle continue without interruption. If you remove all services from Apple One, the bundle itself cancels and you lose the discounted price if you want to resubscribe to individual services later.

Cancel if you subscribed through a third-party service

If you subscribed to Apple TV+ through another company — such as Amazon Prime Video Channels, Roku, or a mobile carrier — you must cancel through that service, not through Apple. Cancelling in your Apple ID settings will not work because the subscription is billed by the third party, not by Apple.

Check your email receipts to see who is charging you each month. If it says Amazon, Roku, or your carrier, go to that company's account settings and find the subscription management section. Look for Apple TV+ in your active subscriptions and cancel there. You will still need your Apple ID to watch the service while your subscription is active, but the billing cancellation happens outside Apple's system.

Resubscribe to Apple TV+ after cancelling

You can restart your subscription at any time through the same menu where you cancelled it. Go to Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions > Apple TV+ and tap Resubscribe. Your billing will resume on the date you resubscribe, and you will be charged for a full month or year depending on your plan.

There is no waiting period, no penalty, and no need to contact support. Your old watchlist and viewing history will be there. If you want to avoid being charged again, make sure you cancel before your renewal date arrives — once the renewal happens, you will be charged for the next billing period.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I lose access when ready after I cancel?

No. You keep watching until the end of your current billing period. If your renewal date is next week, you have access for that full week. The cancellation only stops the automatic renewal — it does not cut off your service right away.

Can I get a refund for the current month if I cancel mid-cycle?

Apple does not refund partial months. If you cancel on the 10th of a 30-day billing cycle, you still have access through day 30 at no extra charge, but you will not receive money back for the unused days. You only pay once per billing period.

What if I subscribed through my carrier or Amazon Prime Video?

You must cancel through that company's account, not through Apple. Check your receipt to see who charged you, then log into that service's website or app and remove Apple TV+ from your subscriptions. Cancelling in your Apple ID settings will not stop the billing.

Will I lose my shows and watchlist if I cancel?

No. Your profile, watchlist, and viewing history stay in your account. If you resubscribe later, everything will be there. You can pick up where you left off in any show you were watching.

How do I cancel if I forgot my Apple ID password?

Go to iforgot.apple.com and follow the steps to reset your password using your email or phone number. Once you regain access to your account, you can cancel the subscription through Settings or appleid.apple.com. If you need more help, Apple Support can verify your identity and information you.