Cancel Apple TV by removing it from your Amazon Prime Video account
To cancel an Apple TV subscription you signed up for through Amazon Prime Video, you log into your Amazon account, go to your Prime Video settings, find the Apple TV+ channel in your subscriptions list, and select the option to cancel. Amazon handles the cancellation on their end — you do not contact Apple directly. The process takes about two minutes and your access stops at the end of your current billing cycle, not when ready.
The reason this matters: when you subscribe to Apple TV+ through Amazon instead of directly through Apple, Amazon is the middleman. They collect your payment, send a cut to Apple, and manage your subscription on their system. Cancelling through Amazon removes the channel from your Prime Video account and stops the recurring charge. If you try to cancel through Apple's website instead, it will not work because Apple's system does not show a subscription you never created with them directly.
Key Takeaways
- Log into your Amazon account and navigate to Prime Video settings, then find "Your Subscriptions" or "Manage Your Prime Video Channels."
- Locate Apple TV+ in the list of active channels and select "Cancel Channel" or "Unsubscribe" — the exact wording depends on which Amazon device or website you are using.
- Your access continues until the end of your current billing period, so you can still watch until that date even after you cancel.
- After cancellation, the monthly charge stops appearing on your Amazon bill, though it may take one billing cycle to disappear completely.
- If you want to resubscribe later, you can add Apple TV+ back to your Prime Video account at any time through the same settings menu.
Step-by-step cancellation on a web browser
Open a web browser and go to amazon.com. Sign in with your Amazon account if you are not already logged in. Hover over or click the account icon in the top right corner and select "Account" from the dropdown menu.
Look for a link labeled "Prime Video Settings," "Manage Prime Video," or "Your Subscriptions." The exact label varies depending on your region and when Amazon last updated the interface, but it will be in the account menu. Click it. You should now see a list of all active Prime Video channels, including Apple TV+. Find Apple TV+ in that list and click on it or select the option to manage that subscription.
You will see a button or link that says "Cancel Channel," "Unsubscribe," or "End Membership." Click it. Amazon will ask you to confirm the cancellation and may offer you a discount to stay subscribed — you can ignore this and proceed with the cancellation. After you confirm, you will see a message saying your subscription is cancelled and your access ends on a specific date. That date is the last day you can watch Apple TV+ content.
Cancelling through the Amazon Prime Video app on your phone or tablet
Open the Prime Video app on your phone or tablet. Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom right corner on most phones, or look for a profile or account icon depending on your device. Select "Account" or "Settings."
Tap "Manage Prime Video Channels," "Your Subscriptions," or a similar option. Scroll down to find Apple TV+ and tap on it. Select "Cancel Channel" or "Unsubscribe." Confirm the cancellation when prompted. The app will show you the date your access ends.
If you cannot find the subscription management option in the app, the easiest route is to cancel through a web browser instead — the mobile app interface changes frequently and not all options are always available on the app version.
What happens after you cancel
Your Apple TV+ access through Amazon continues until the end of your current billing cycle. If you paid on the 15th of the month, you can watch until the 15th of the next month. You will not be charged again after that date. The charge will stop appearing on your next Amazon bill, though it may take a full billing cycle for it to disappear from your transaction history.
If you cancel mid-cycle — for example, on the 20th when you were charged on the 15th — you do not get a refund for the unused portion of that month. Amazon's policy is to charge through the end of the current billing period and then stop, not to prorate partial months.
If you want to keep Apple TV+ but switch to a direct subscription
You can cancel through Amazon and then subscribe directly through Apple instead. This is useful if you want to use Apple TV+ on an Apple device and prefer to manage all your subscriptions in one place, or if Apple is running a promotional offer that Amazon is not.
To do this, cancel through Amazon first (following the steps above). Wait until your access through Amazon ends. Then go to apple.com, sign in with your Apple ID, and subscribe to Apple TV+ directly. You will start a new billing cycle with Apple, so you will not overlap charges. Direct subscriptions through Apple also let you use a family sharing plan if you have multiple people in your household who want to watch.
Troubleshooting: the cancellation button is not showing up
If you cannot find the option to cancel Apple TV+ in your Prime Video settings, the most common reason is that you are logged into the wrong Amazon account. If you have multiple Amazon accounts, make sure you are signed into the one you used to subscribe to Apple TV+. Log out completely and log back in with the correct account.
Another possibility is that your subscription is already cancelled. If you cancelled it before and then resubscribed, you might be looking at an old cancelled subscription instead of the active one. Scroll through the full list of channels to make sure you are clicking on the right entry.
If you still cannot find it, try cancelling through a web browser instead of the app, or contact Amazon customer service through your account. They can confirm whether the subscription is active and cancel it for you if the self-service option is not working.
Resubscribing to Apple TV+ through Amazon later
If you change your mind after cancelling, you can add Apple TV+ back to your Prime Video account at any time. Log into your Amazon account, go to Prime Video settings, and look for an option to "Browse Channels," "Add Channels," or "Shop Channels." Search for Apple TV+ and select "Subscribe" or "Add." Your subscription will start when ready and you will be charged on your next billing date.
When you resubscribe, you start a fresh billing cycle — your old subscription date does not carry over. If you originally subscribed on the 15th and cancelled, then resubscribed on the 25th, your new billing date is the 25th.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I lose my watchlist and saved shows if I cancel?
Your Apple TV+ watchlist and viewing history are tied to your Apple ID, not to your subscription status. If you resubscribe later using the same Apple ID, your watchlist and history will still be there. However, you cannot access them while your subscription is inactive.
Can I get a refund if I cancel mid-month?
No. Amazon charges through the end of your billing cycle and does not refund unused portions of the month. If you were charged on the 15th and cancel on the 20th, you keep access until the 15th of the next month and do not receive a refund for those extra days.
What if I cancel but the charge still appears on my next bill?
If you see a charge after your cancellation date has passed, contact Amazon customer service when ready. Provide them with the date you cancelled and the date the charge appeared. They can investigate whether the cancellation went through and issue a refund if the charge was an error.
Does cancelling Apple TV through Amazon also cancel my direct Apple subscription?
No. If you have both an Amazon Prime Video subscription to Apple TV+ and a direct subscription through Apple, they are separate. Cancelling one does not affect the other. You would need to cancel each one separately through its own platform.
Can I pause my subscription instead of cancelling it?
Amazon does not offer a pause option for Prime Video channels. Your only choices are to keep the subscription active or cancel it. If you want to stop paying temporarily, you have to cancel and then resubscribe later.