4 ways to use Apple TV for free for a limited time

If you want to try Apple TV, the company is pretty generous with its free trials. Apple offers a limited trial to virtually everyone, but there are ways to get an extended trial by purchasing certain Apple products or even trying some of Apple’s other services. We’ll show you some of the easiest ways to get an extended trial on Apple TV, and we can also tell you a lot more about the service itself here.

As with anything free, there are some restrictions and stipulations you’ll need to be aware of no matter which free trial you choose. Luckily, we can also show you how to cancel an Apple TV subscription so you don’t have to start paying at the end of your trial, and so the subscription doesn’t go into effect automatically.

If you want to try Apple TV, the service offers almost everyone a 7-day trial. It’s pretty easy to activate, but before you jump straight in, be aware that once the trial ends, you’ll start being billed monthly for a subscription. Knowing this, if you want to take advantage of the trial, just visit the Apple TV website and click Accept Free Trial. The service will ask you a few questions, and you can either use an email address linked to your Apple account or a new one.

You can also sign up for a free trial through the Apple TV app. If the Apple TV app isn’t already on your device, you can find it in the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. From there, open the app, and you’ll likely see the 7-day trial offer. Please note that you will need to provide a valid payment method and confirm your billing information, regardless of which method you choose to benefit from the free trial.

It’s also worth remembering that this only applies to new subscribers, so if you already had an Apple TV subscription, you will no longer be eligible for the trial. Still, once your 7-day trial starts, there are several shows that are so good that you’ll wish you could watch them again for the first time. Don’t forget to cancel the subscription before the end of the week.

It may not be worth buying a new Apple device just for this deal, but Apple customers can receive three months of Apple TV for free when they purchase an Apple TV, Mac, iPad, or iPhone. Like others on this list, you’ll need to remember to cancel your subscription before the trial ends, or you’ll start getting billed.

There are a few other things you should also know before purchasing an Apple device. You must purchase a new device directly from Apple or an Apple Authorized Reseller, and it must be compatible with the current operating system. Additionally, if you already have an Apple TV account, you’re not eligible, and you cannot combine this offer with any other offers. Finally, the deal is only valid once per family, no matter how many devices you buy, though you can share a free trial with up to 5 family members via Family Sharing.

Once you purchase an Apple device, you have three months to redeem the offer. To take advantage of the offer, simply sign in to your Apple account on your new device, then open the Apple TV app. The app should automatically show you the deal, but you can go to the Apple TV tab if it doesn’t. Once you get started, you can enjoy a variety of Apple TV content, including this chaotic series starring Anne Hathaway and Jerod Leto.

If you use multiple Apple subscription services, it might be time to consider Apple One. Available through the company, Apple One offers iCloud+ storage, Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness, and Apple News+ across three plans. What we want to look at is that you can get 30 days of Apple TV free if you don’t already have a subscription.

If you don’t have an Apple TV subscription, you can take advantage of a 30-day trial of Apple One and receive Apple TV for free during this period. This also applies to all other services included in the package that you do not have a subscription to. Keep in mind, however, that you will be charged for your current subscriptions during the trial period, even though this is something normally included in the Apple One plan.

If you want to claim an Apple One subscription, you can do so from an iPhone or iPad by opening the Settings app, tapping your name at the top, selecting Subscriptions, and then you should see your Apple One trial offer. On Mac, go to the Apple menu, select System Settings, choose your Apple account, select Media & Purchases, then click Manage next to Subscriptions. This is also where you go if you need to cancel the Apple One subscription. However, given the savings potential of an Apple One account, it may be worth keeping it.

Apple must know that the struggle can be real for students, because the company is actually offering a pretty enticing deal for them. For starters, there’s the Apple Music student plan, which starts at $5.99 per month. Not only is that less than the usual price of an individual plan, but it also includes access to Apple TV at no extra cost. Of course, this offer comes with certain conditions.

To get started, you’ll need to prepare “an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, graduate degree, or equivalent higher education course at a college or university,” according to Apple. You’ll need your student ID, a valid payment method, and your Apple account information to get started. If you already have an Apple Music subscription and are eligible for the discount, you can manage your subscription at account.apple.com. If you’re using an iPhone or iPad, open Settings, tap your name, tap Subscriptions, select your Apple Music subscription, and tap See all plans.

Remember that a student plan does not extend to a Family Sharing group, and students will also need to re-verify their student status with Apple once a year. Apple will send you information on how to double-check. If you keep Apple Music beyond the trial month, you’ll get the discounted rate for 48 months, then revert to an individual subscription. Of course, a month should be enough to complete several Apple TV mini-series that can be watched in a day.

If you have completed the trial you agreed to and want to cancel before your first charge, you have several options to cancel your subscription. Remember to cancel an account 24 hours before the trial ends to ensure it won’t be renewed.

On your iPhone or iPad, follow these steps:

1. Open the Settings app.

2. Select your name.

3. Choose Subscriptions.

4. Select the Apple TV subscription.

5. Tap Cancel Subscription.

On a Mac, you will do this from the App Store:

1. Open the Apple App Store app.

2. Click on your name (or click Login)

3. Choose Account Settings.

4. Scroll down to Subscriptions and select Manage.

5. Choose your Apple TV subscription.

6. Select Cancel Subscription. You may have to scroll down to find it.

If you don’t remember which Apple account you used, the company recommends searching your email for “receipt from Apple” or “invoice from Apple.” If you find a receipt, the Apple account name will appear at the top of the email. You can also use the official Apple Account website to cancel your subscription.

While this isn’t a free trial, it’s also worth remembering that you can bundle Apple TV with Peacock as long as you live in the US. Similar to the student discount available with Apple Music or an Apple One subscription, bundling can be a good way to save a little money, although it’s certainly hard to beat paying nothing.