Quick Answer
- Freeview is available in the App Store of Apple TV. So you can directly download the app.
- You can also stream Freeview content on tvOS by mirroring your iOS or Mac screen.
Freeview is a streaming app that offers more than 80+ live TV channels and 30,000 hours of on-demand content in high quality. You can download the Freeview app from the App Store on Apple TV (tvOS 10.0 or later).
Only users from Australia can download the Freeview app from the Apple TV App Store. If you reside outside Australia, use the screen mirroring method to access Freeview content on your Apple TV.
In this article, we have included the installation and troubleshooting guide for Freeview on Apple TV.
How to Get Freeview on Apple TV
#1. Turn On your Apple TV and navigate to the home screen.
#2. Launch App Store on Apple TV.
#3. Hit the Search icon in the menu bar and type Freeview using the virtual keyboard.
#4. Locate and click the Freeview app from the search results.
#5. Click Get to download the app on your Apple TV.
#6. Launch the Freeview app after installation and sign in to your Freeview account using the necessary login details.
#7. After signing in, play any content on the Freeview Play app and watch it on your Apple TV.
How to AirPlay Freeview on Apple TV
If you can’t find the Freeview app on the App Store, refer to the below steps to AirPlay the Freeview content on tvOS.
Screen Mirror Freeview from iPhone / iPad
Before jumping into the steps, update the iPhone or iPad to iOS 13.0 or later. Then, connect the iPhone/iPad and Apple TV to the same WiFi.
#1. Navigate to App Store on the iPhone or iPad and install the Freeview app.
#2. After installing the app, open it and log in to your account.
#3. Swipe down the iOS screen from the top-right and select the Screen Mirroring icon on the Control Center.
#4. Choose your Apple TV device name to mirror the iPhone or iPad screen.
#5. Now, play your desired TV series and watch it on your Apple TV.
Screen Mirror Freeview from Mac
#1. Connect your Apple TV and Mac to the same WiFi network.
#2. From the Mac menu bar, tap the Control Center icon and select Screen Mirroring.
#3. Choose your Apple TV from the drop-down menu.
#4. Now, a password will be displayed on Apple TV. Enter the code on a pop-up window that appears on Mac.
#5. Your Mac screen is now mirrored to your Apple TV.
#6. Launch Safari on your Mac and go to the official website of Freeview.
#7. Sign In to your Freeview account using the necessary login details.
#8. After signing in, choose your desired video content on the website and watch it on your Apple TV.
How to Fix Freeview Not Working on Apple TV
Sometimes, the Freeview app does not open or load the content on Apple TV. If the Freeview app is not working, refer to the below fixes.
FAQ
Yes. Freeview allows you to access all the content for free.
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