How to Install Acorn TV on Apple TV
Find and install the app on a compatible Apple TV.
What to check first
The steps below are designed for everyday troubleshooting and avoid changes that could affect your account or other apps. Menu labels can vary by device and app version.
Confirm that you are using the official Acorn TV website or application. If the issue involves a subscription purchased through a third party, the billing provider may manage account access and cancellation separately.
Step-by-step troubleshooting
- Open the App Store on your Apple TV.
- Search for the official Acorn TV app.
- Install it and check for updates.
- Sign in or follow on-screen activation instructions.
Check whether the issue is resolved
Repeat the action that failed. If you were troubleshooting playback, test at least two titles and note whether the issue appears on one device or all devices. If you were troubleshooting sign-in, verify that you are accessing the expected subscription without entering credentials into a third-party website.
If it still does not work
Write down the exact error text, device model, operating system, app version, billing provider and approximate time of the issue. Use the official Acorn TV Help Center for account-specific questions. You can also browse our related independent troubleshooting guides.