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Apple TV 4k (Streaming device) question

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I've just updated my broadband with vodafone and the upgrade came with an apple tv 4k (1st gen) streaming device. I don't have any other apple products (iPhone, iPad etc), so can I still use this device on my tv? The packaging says I need an iTunes account which I don't have. Thanks

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  • Neil_Jones
    Neil_Jones Posts: 9,548 Forumite
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    It's a HDMI device.  You just connect it to the TV.  You don't need any other Apple hardware.  Is it the one with the white remote?

    But if you want Apple TV (which is chargeable), you will need an Applie ID.
    I believe you can access Prime, Disney+, Netflix etc (and iPlayer and friends) on it subject to fees for those services where appropriate.
  • katy123
    katy123 Posts: 365 Forumite
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    It's a HDMI device.  You just connect it to the TV.  You don't need any other Apple hardware.  Is it the one with the white remote?

    But if you want Apple TV (which is chargeable), you will need an Applie ID.
    I believe you can access Prime, Disney+, Netflix etc (and iPlayer and friends) on it subject to fees for those services where appropriate.
    I take it an itunes account is gree to obtain?

  • Neil_Jones
    Neil_Jones Posts: 9,548 Forumite
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    iTune account is same thing as an Apple ID.  Much like a email address with Hotmail/Outlook is a Microsoft account and works across their whole range of online services, so your Apple ID would work for iTunes, iCloud, the iOS store....

    Yes to get an account is free.


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