How to Authorize Apple TV on Mac

Authorizing AppStore purchases on your Mac allows you to play and access your applications, music, and videos. You can authorize up to five computers simultaneously to access and play your purchases. If you want to authorize more than five computers, you’ll need to deauthorize a computer and add a new one. You can approve your Mac for Apple Music, Apple TV, and the Apple Books applications.

To authorize Apple TV on Mac, open the Apple TV app. Now, go to the menu bar and click on Account. Here, select Authorizations and then choose to Authorize this computer. Enter your Apple ID and password to complete the process. Then again, you will need to sign in to your Apple account with all the details, and your Apple TV will be authorized.

This article guides how you can do each of these on your Mac. Keep reading to find out more.

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How to Authorize Apple TV on Mac?

You can authorize Apple TV on Mac with only a few simple steps. Ensure you have the app downloaded on your Mac before doing this. Also, keep everything up-to-date so that you have no issues during this process. Here are the steps you can follow.

Open the Apple TV application from the dock. Alternatively, you can launch a Finder window and head to the Applications tab to open it.
Now, head over to the Menu bar and click on Account.

Select Authorizations and click on Authorize this computer.

You’ll need to enter your Apple ID and password to complete the authorization process.

Now, click on Account again from the Menu bar and sign in.
Enter your Apple ID and password, and your Mac will be authorized. This will allow access to all your past purchases that you might have made while using iTunes.

Make sure you authorize and sign in to Apple TV; both steps are mandatory. Furthermore, ensure that the password is correct for your Apple ID and you have the necessary subscription to access all the content of Apple TV on your Mac.

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How to Check How Many Computers Are Authorized?

You can only authorize up to five computers using the same Apple ID. Refer to the steps below to see how you can check for it.

Open the Apple TV application from the dock.
Now, head over to the Menu bar and click on Account.
Click on Account settings.
Now, enter your Apple ID and password.
Head to the account information, and see the number of devices authorized on your ID beside the Computer authorizations section.

How to Deauthorize Apple TV From Mac

The process the deauthorize a computer from Apple TV is similar to how you authorize it. Refer to the steps provided below to see how it is done.

Open the Apple TV application from the dock. Alternatively, you can launch a Finder window and head to the Applications tab to open it.
Now, head over to the Menu bar and click on Account.
Select Authorizations and click on De-authorize this computer.
You’ll need to enter your Apple ID and password to complete the de-authorization process.

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How to Grant App Permissions on Mac?

Due to Mac’s tightened security measures, whenever you install a third-party application from the web, you will need to authorize it and give permission to it to make changes on your Mac.

You should only give permission to an application if you trust it; if you’re unfamiliar with the application, it’s better to deny the request and research whether that particular application can be trusted. Refer to the steps provided below to see how you can do it.

Head over to the Menu bar and click on the Apple logo.
Select System Preferences from the list and click on the Privacy & Security tab.
Click on Privacy and select Accessibility.
You might need to click the small lock icon on the bottom of the screen to allow for any changes to be made.
Now, ensure the box next to it is checked to allow application access to make changes on your Mac.
Alternatively, you can drag and drop any application into the pane to add it to the list and then check the box beside it to grant permissions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I Authorize Windows For Apple TV?

Unfortunately, it is impossible to authorize a Windows system for Apple TV. Only Macs and other Apple devices can be authorized. Moreover, no Apple TV is available in the Windows App store for Windows systems.
However, there are certain ways to circumvent this issue. You can use Airplay to stream Apple TV on your Windows PC or laptop. Another way to access Apple TV is to watch it in a browser. However, you won’t be able to access any of the shows you have purchased or rented.

2. Why is my Apple TV App Not working on my Mac?

The major reason behind the app not working on your Mac could be that it is outdated. You need to update the app and relaunch it instantly. Or of the other fixes you can try is by checking whether your trial period to use the services is done. You then need to buy the subscription again and start using the app again. Lastly, you can force quit the app and restart it to check and see if it works.

Conclusion

That’s it for this article, folks; now you know how to authorize Apple TV on your Mac. You need to authorize your Mac to Apple TV, Music, and Books applications to allow access to previously purchased titles or rented movies.

Moreover, remember this is only possible on Apple devices since Apple TV and none of its subsequent applications are available for Windows or Chrome OS.

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