Sign in to Apple TV+ using your Amazon Prime membership
You can watch Apple TV+ content through the Amazon Prime Video app without creating a separate Apple account. Amazon Prime Video lets you add Apple TV+ as a channel to your existing Prime membership, and you sign in once through Amazon rather than managing two separate logins.
The process differs slightly depending on whether you are using a phone, tablet, computer, or streaming device. In all cases, you start in the Amazon Prime Video app or website, find the Channels section, and add Apple TV+ from there. Once added, your Apple TV+ shows and movies appear in your Prime Video library.
Key Takeaways
- Apple TV+ is available as a channel add-on through Amazon Prime Video on most devices, and you pay Apple TV+ subscription fees separately from your Prime membership.
- You sign in once through Amazon Prime Video and do not need to create or remember a separate Apple ID for the channel.
- The steps to add Apple TV+ differ between phones, computers, and streaming devices like Roku or Fire TV.
- If you already have an Apple TV+ subscription through Apple, you can link it to your Amazon account instead of paying twice.
Adding Apple TV+ on Amazon Prime Video from a phone or tablet
Open the Amazon Prime Video app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device. Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the bottom right of the screen, then scroll down and select Channels.
Search for Apple TV+ in the Channels list. Tap the Apple TV+ tile and select Subscribe or Start Free Trial if a trial period is available. You will be asked to confirm your payment method — Amazon uses the card or payment method already attached to your Prime account. After you confirm, Apple TV+ is added to your Prime Video library.
Return to the Prime Video home screen. You should now see Apple TV+ content in a dedicated section, or you can search for specific shows and movies by title. Your subscription is active when ready, though it may take a few minutes for the channel to appear in all sections of the app.
Adding Apple TV+ on a computer or web browser
Go to primevideo.com and sign in with your Amazon account. Click Your Account in the top right corner, then select Memberships and Subscriptions.
Click Subscribe to Channels or Browse Channels, depending on your region. Search for Apple TV+ and click the tile. Select Subscribe and confirm your payment method. The subscription processes when ready using your existing Amazon payment information.
Return to the Prime Video home page. Apple TV+ content will appear in search results and in a dedicated section of your library. You can now watch Apple TV+ shows and movies directly from the Prime Video website without downloading anything.
Adding Apple TV+ on Fire TV, Roku, and other streaming devices
On a Fire TV device, open the Prime Video app and navigate to Menu (three horizontal lines). Select Channels, search for Apple TV+, and select Subscribe. Confirm your payment method using the remote, and the channel is added to your account.
On Roku, open Prime Video and go to Menu, then Channels. Search for Apple TV+ and select Subscribe. Your Roku account is linked to your Amazon account, so the subscription uses your existing payment method.
On Apple TV devices (the hardware box made by Apple), you can also read the standalone Apple TV app and sign in directly with an Apple ID, but you can watch Apple TV+ through Prime Video if you prefer to keep everything in one app. The process is the same: open Prime Video, find Channels, and add Apple TV+.
Linking an existing Apple TV+ subscription to your Amazon account
If you already pay for Apple TV+ directly through Apple, you do not have to pay twice. Instead, you can link your Apple TV+ account to your Amazon Prime Video account so you watch through Prime Video using your existing subscription.
Go to primevideo.com and click Your Account, then Memberships and Subscriptions. Find Apple TV+ in the list and select Manage. Choose Link Your Apple TV+ Account and sign in with the Apple ID you use for your Apple TV+ subscription. Amazon will verify the subscription and link it to your Prime account.
Once linked, you can watch Apple TV+ content through Prime Video without paying a second subscription fee. Your Apple TV+ subscription continues to renew on its original schedule and payment method, but you access it through Amazon Prime Video instead of the Apple TV app.
Troubleshooting sign-in problems
If Apple TV+ does not appear in your Prime Video library after you subscribe, wait 15 minutes and refresh the app or website. Close the app completely and reopen it, or sign out of your Amazon account and sign back in. Sometimes the channel takes a few minutes to sync across all your devices.
If you see a message that Apple TV+ is not available in your region, Apple TV+ as a Prime Video channel may not be offered in your country. In that case, you can read the standalone Apple TV app and subscribe directly through Apple instead.
If you are charged twice — once for Prime Video and once for Apple TV+ — contact Amazon customer service with your order confirmation. They can often refund a duplicate charge if it was made within the last 48 hours. Check your Amazon account under Your Account and Memberships and Subscriptions to see all active charges.
Canceling Apple TV+ through Amazon Prime Video
To stop paying for Apple TV+, go to primevideo.com and click Your Account, then Memberships and Subscriptions. Find Apple TV+ in the list and select Cancel Channel. Amazon will ask you to confirm the cancellation and may offer a discount to keep the subscription — you can accept or decline.
Your access ends at the end of your current billing cycle, not when ready. If you cancel mid-month, you can still watch Apple TV+ content until your next billing date. If you linked an existing Apple TV+ subscription to your Amazon account, canceling through Amazon does not cancel your Apple subscription — you must cancel directly through Apple to stop that charge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an Apple ID to watch Apple TV+ through Amazon Prime Video?
No. You sign in once with your Amazon account, and Prime Video handles the connection to Apple TV+. You do not create or manage a separate Apple ID unless you choose to link an existing Apple TV+ subscription you already own.
Can I watch Apple TV+ on multiple devices with one Prime Video account?
Yes. Your Apple TV+ subscription through Prime Video works on any device where you are signed into your Amazon account — phones, tablets, computers, and streaming devices. You can watch on multiple devices at the same time depending on your Apple TV+ plan.
What happens if I already pay for Apple TV+ directly from Apple?
You can link your Apple account to your Amazon Prime Video account so you watch through Prime Video instead of the Apple TV app. This prevents double charges. Your Apple subscription continues on its original schedule and payment method.
Is there a free trial for Apple TV+ through Amazon Prime Video?
Free trial availability depends on your region and current Apple TV+ promotions. When you go to add Apple TV+ as a channel, the app will show whether a trial is available. If one is offered, it typically lasts seven days.
Why does Apple TV+ not show up after I subscribed?
Wait 15 minutes and refresh your app or browser. Close and reopen the Prime Video app, or sign out and back into your Amazon account. If the channel still does not appear after an hour, check your Memberships and Subscriptions page to confirm the subscription went through.