How to Watch Disney Plus on Apple TV

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April 15, 2025

If you want to elevate your Disney+ experience, you can enjoy your favorite content on a big screen. Apple TV is a perfect device to bring the magic of Disney Plus to your living room. This guide is about how to watch Disney+ on your Apple TV, including older Apple TV models. We’ll also cover how to watch Disney+ offline on your Apple TV.

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How to Get Disney+ on Apple TV

If you have an Apple TV with tvOS 16 and later, you can watch Disney+ directly with the app. Qualilfied Apple TV devices include:

  • Apple TV 4K (3rd generation or later)
  • Apple TV 4K (2nd generation)
  • Apple TV 4K (1st generation)
  • Apple TV HD (4th generation or later)

Here’s how to install the Disney+ app on your Apple TV:

  1. Open the App Store from your Apple TV home screen.
  2. Use the search function to find the Disney+ app.
  3. Choose Get to download and install the app.
  4. Once installed, launch the app and sign in to your Disney+ account. Now you’re ready for streaming.

Please note that older Apple TV models might not have access to the App Store, so you’ll need alternative methods to watch Disney+.

Search for Disney Plus

How to Watch Disney+ on Older Apple TVs

The Disney+ app doesn’t work directly on older Apple TV models, like the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generations. But you can still watch Disney+ on your TV by using AirPlay or screen mirroring from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

Airplay Disney+ to Apple TV from iPhone/iPad

AirPlay enables Apple devices to share videos, images, music, and more with your Apple TV, speakers, and compatible smart TVs. Follow the steps below to airplay Disney+ from your iPhone and iPad to your Apple TV.

  1. Ensure your iPhone/iPad and Apple TV are on the same Wi-Fi network.
  2. Launch the Disney+ app on your iPhone/iPad and select a title you want to watch.
  3. Tap the AirPlay icon in the top right of the screen.
  4. Select your Apple TV from the list of available devices. The Disney+ content will start playing on your Apple TV.
use airplay

Screen Mirroring Disney+ to Apple TV from Mac

Screen mirroring allows you to display your entire device’s screen on another device, including your Apple TV. This method works for both iPhone/iPad and Mac. Here’s how to mirror your Mac’s screen to your Apple TV to watch Disney+:

  1. Make sure your Mac and Apple TV are on the same Wi-Fi network.
  2. Log in to your account at disneyplus.com and select a movie/show to play.
  3. Click the Control Center icon in the menu bar and select the Screen Mirroring icon from the drop-down menu.
  4. Choose your Apple TV from the list of available devices.
  5. If prompted, enter the displayed four-digit code on your Mac.
screen mirror

How to Watch Disney+ Offline on Apple TV

Disney+ allows Premium users to download movies and TV shows on supported mobile devices for offline viewing. However, downloaded content is restricted to the Disney+ app and can’t be transferred to other devices like Apple TV. Additionally, downloads become unavailable after subscription cancellation or content removal from the platform.

To enjoy your favorite Disney+ content offline on any device, including your Apple TV, consider using a reliable video downloader like Pazu Disney Plus Downloader. This powerful tool allows you to download movies and TV shows from Disney+ in high-quality MP4 format with both Basic and Premium subscriptions. With Pazu, you can easily find and download content using title or URL search, save as many movies and TV shows as you’d like, and watch your downloaded content on your Apple TV or any other device without restrictions.

Disney Plus Video Downloader

Disney+ Video Downloader

Download Disney+ movies & TV shows to MP4 with HD quality. 

  • Download movies & TV shows from Disney+.
  • Download videos in 720P.
  • Preserve audio tracks and subtitles.
  • Fast downloading speed.

Follow the tutorial to download Disney+ movies and shows with Pazu Disney+ Video Downloader.

Step 1. Install and Run Pazu Disney+ Video Downloader

Download, install, and launch Pazu Disney+ Video Downloader on your Mac or Windows. Log in to your Disney+ account.

Click the key icon and enter your registration code to unlock the full version if you have purchased a registration. If you haven’t, go ahead with the free trial version.

Disney Plus Video Downloader

Step 2. Add Disney+ movies/TV shows

Enter the movie/TV show title in the search field or copy and paste the link of the movie/TV show from the Disney+ website. Then click the Search icon.

add Disney Plus videos

Step 3. Customize the Output Settings

Click on the Settings button in the upper right corner to customize the video format (MP4/MKV), video codec (H264, H265), and output path, select the language of audio tracks and subtitles, etc.

Disney Plus format

Step 4. Download Movies or TV Shows

For a movie, click the Download icon to start downloading.

Download a Disney Plus Movie

For a TV show, click the Download icon to add all episodes to the download list. Uncheck the episodes you don’t want to download, then click the Download button.

Disney Plus episodes

Once your download is complete, tap the clock icon in the top right corner to find your downloaded files. From there, you can easily transfer them to any supported device and enjoy your favorite Disney+ content offline.

Disney+ Video Downloader

Disney+ Video Downloader

Download Disney+ movies and TV shows to MP4/MKV on your PC/Mac