How to Cancel Apple TV on Your Roku Device

Cancel Apple TV directly through your Roku remote

To cancel Apple TV on Roku, you do not need to go to a website or call anyone. You can remove the subscription and the app from your Roku device using only your remote. The process takes about two minutes and stops new charges from Apple when ready.

Start by pressing the Home button on your Roku remote to go to the main screen. Scroll to the Apple TV app and highlight it. Press the Options button (the star icon on most Roku remotes). A menu will appear with choices including "Remove channel" — select that option and confirm when Roku asks if you are sure. The app will disappear from your Roku home screen.

Removing the app from Roku stops it from showing on your device, but it does not cancel your Apple TV subscription with Apple itself. You still need to cancel the subscription through your Apple account to prevent charges. If you do not cancel the subscription, Apple will continue to bill you even though you cannot access the app on your Roku.

Key Takeaways

Removing the Apple TV app from your Roku device using the Options button does not cancel your subscription — it only removes the app from your home screen.
You must cancel your Apple TV subscription through your Apple account (on apple.com or through an Apple device) to stop being charged.
If you subscribed to Apple TV through your Roku device, you may be able to cancel through Roku's payment settings instead of Apple's website.
Cancellation takes effect when ready, and you keep access to Apple TV until your current billing period ends.

Cancel your Apple TV subscription through your Apple account

If you subscribed to Apple TV directly through Apple (not through Roku's payment system), you need to cancel through your Apple ID. Go to appleid.apple.com on any web browser and sign in with the Apple ID you used to subscribe. Click "Media & Purchases" on the left side, then click "Subscriptions."

Find Apple TV+ in the list of active subscriptions and click it. A details page will open showing your renewal date and plan. Click "Manage" and then select "Cancel Subscription." Apple will ask you to confirm and may offer you a discount to stay — you can ignore that and proceed with cancellation. Your subscription will end at the end of your current billing period, and you will not be charged again.

If you do not have access to a computer, you can also cancel through an iPhone, iPad, or Mac by opening Settings, tapping your name at the top, selecting "Subscriptions," finding Apple TV+, and tapping "Cancel Subscription." The steps are the same on all Apple devices.

Cancel if you subscribed through Roku's payment system

Some people subscribe to Apple TV directly through Roku instead of through Apple. If that is how you signed up, you need to cancel through Roku's settings, not Apple's website. On your Roku device, go to Home and scroll to "Settings" at the bottom of the screen. Select "Subscriptions" from the menu.

You will see a list of any subscriptions you have through Roku. Find Apple TV+ and select it. A details page will show your renewal date and current plan. Select "Cancel" and confirm your choice. Roku will stop charging you at the end of your current billing period. This method cancels only the Roku subscription — if you also have an Apple TV subscription through your Apple ID, you will need to cancel that separately using the steps above.

If you are not sure which way you subscribed, check your credit card or bank statement. If the charge says "Apple" or "iTunes," you subscribed through Apple. If it says "Roku," you subscribed through Roku's system.

What happens after you cancel

Once you cancel, you can continue to watch Apple TV until the end of your current billing period. If you paid for a monthly plan and cancel on the 15th of the month, you keep access until the end of that month. If you have a yearly plan, you keep access until the same date next year. You will not be charged again after cancellation, even if you keep using the app during the remaining time.

After your access ends, the Apple TV app will still be on your Roku device, but you will not be able to open it or watch anything. You can remove it from your home screen at any time using the Options button, as described above. If you want to resubscribe later, you can read the app again from the Roku Channel Store and sign up with the same Apple ID.

Troubleshooting if cancellation does not work

If you cancelled through Roku but charges are still appearing on your credit card, your subscription is likely through Apple, not Roku. Check your Apple ID subscriptions at appleid.apple.com and cancel there. If you cancelled through Apple but Roku is still showing the app as active, that is normal — Roku does not remove the app automatically after cancellation. You can remove it manually using the Options button.

If you cancelled and still cannot access Apple TV, but charges have stopped, wait a few hours for the system to update. Sometimes it takes a few hours for Roku and Apple's systems to sync. If charges continue after you have cancelled through both Roku and Apple, contact Apple Support at support.apple.com or Roku Support at support.roku.com with a screenshot of your cancellation confirmation and your recent billing statement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I pause my Apple TV subscription instead of canceling it?

Apple does not offer a pause option for Apple TV+. You can only cancel or keep the subscription active. If you want to stop paying temporarily, you must cancel and resubscribe later. You will not lose your watchlist or profile settings when you resubscribe with the same Apple ID.

Will I lose my watchlist and saved shows if I cancel?

No. Your watchlist, viewing history, and profile settings are tied to your Apple ID, not your subscription. When you resubscribe with the same Apple ID, everything will be there. If you cancel and create a new Apple ID to resubscribe, you will lose that data.

How long does it take for charges to stop after I cancel?

Charges stop when ready after you confirm cancellation. You will not be billed again, even if you keep watching until the end of your current billing period. If a charge appears after cancellation, contact your bank or Apple Support — it may be a delayed processing issue.

Can I cancel Apple TV on Roku without removing the app?

Yes. You can cancel your subscription through your Apple ID or Roku's subscription settings without removing the app from your Roku home screen. The app will stay visible but will not work after your subscription ends. You can remove it later whenever you want using the Options button.

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