Today, streaming services dominate the entertainment world, and they have successfully secured their places in American living rooms. In this regard, Apple TV is no different from the push by competitors such as Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, or Amazon Prime Video. However, in some ways, Apple feels it has an edge over its competitors and even over its own past attempts to penetrate the living room. One of those ways is through content — that it has more, and more varied, original content than ever before.
Apple does not currently offer a dedicated Apple TV application for devices running on the Android operating system. Yet, users can still take advantage of the Apple TV service through the device’s web browser. The steps to access Apple TV content through an Android device are straightforward. To begin with, you just need to launch the web browser of your Android device, such as Chrome or Firefox, and input tv.apple.com, the domain name for Apple TV, then tap “Go”. An Apple ID is required even if you have other Apple products because even if you don’t you’ll need one. The Apple ID can be set up directly on the webpage if you don’t already have one. Once signed in, the service content is yours to access. Use the content you access, just like any other streaming service, and enjoy.
For those who have Apple devices, such as iPhones and iPads, there is an easy way to indirectly stream content to Android devices using Apple AirPlay. First, ensure you have a compatible Android device on which to receive the stream—AirPlay works on several smart TVs and some streaming devices that aren’t made by Apple, but aren’t iPhones, iPads, or iPods. You must connect your Apple device and the compatible Android device to the same Wi-Fi network. Open an Apple device and choose your content by using the Apple TV app. Tap the rectangle-with-a-triangle icon to send it into your “non-Apple” device through AirPlay.
For an integrated solution, use external streaming devices that both support Apple TV and Android. These include the Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Google Chromecast—they’re all capable of showing many different services, including Apple TV. But first, let’s follow the instructions from the manufacturer and get the device connected to the TV. If the device supports the Apple TV app, download it from the device’s app store. Then, go on ahead and open it up. It will allow getting not just all the shows, but all the movies that have been rented or purchased from the company through Apple.
Thanks to screen mirroring, Apple TV content can indeed be watched on Android, and while not the most convenient way for some of those seeking to watch Apple TV, as far as I can tell, it remains at least one potential workaround and something you might be well to know about. In addition to the app, per usual, both your Apple and your Android will need some form of download software for things to work properly. A few of the more popular mirroring apps include ApowerMirror and LetsView. With either of those, you’d download the app to both your devices, then follow instructions to get them connected. Once that’s done, your Apple device’s screen becomes a mirror image of sorts on your Android device.
Though Apple does not offer an app for the Android platform, you can still watch all that sweet Apple TV content on your Android device through a few different workarounds. The most straightforward method is to use your trusty web browser. You can also harness the might of AirPlay if you have Apple-friendly devices, a smart way to use Apple TV without it actually being on your Android device! Had an alternative third-party streaming device? Flip on the Apple TV app within your gadget of preference. And lastly, should you have itchy fingers to dance with danger, you may download an screen mirroring application, and take all its dubious security connotations along.