How to Watch Disney+ on Apple TV

Grace

September 2, 2026

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+ to your living room. This guide covers how to watch Disney+ on your Apple TV, including older models.

Contents

• How to Get Disney+ on Apple TV
• How to Watch Disney+ on Older Apple TVs
• How to Watch Disney+ on Apple TV by Home Sharing

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. Qualified Apple TV devices include:

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

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.

How to Watch Disney+ on Older Apple TVs

The native Disney+ app is only supported on Apple TV HD (4th Gen) and Apple TV 4K running tvOS 16 or later. Older models, such as the Apple TV 3rd Generation, do not support app downloads, but you can still stream Disney+ to your TV using in-app AirPlay from an iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

Please note that Disney+ requires AirPlay 2 compatibility for screen casting. While Apple TV 2nd Gen only supports original AirPlay and Apple TV 1st Gen lacks AirPlay, you cannot stream Disney+ via AirPlay to these older models.

AirPlay Disney+ to Apple TV from iPhone/iPad

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.

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.

How to Watch Disney+ on Apple TV by Home Sharing

Apple TV 2nd-generation and later also support Home Sharing, allowing you to play local videos from a computer to your TV over your local network. While Disney+ allows Premium users to download movies and TV shows on mobile devices, these downloads are encrypted, hidden data files restricted to the Disney+ app. They cannot be transferred or played like local files.

To enjoy Disney+ content on your Apple TV via Home Sharing, consider using a professional tool like Pazu Disney Plus Downloader. This powerful desktop app allows you to download Disney+ videos as high-quality MP4/MKV files with either an ad-supported or Premium subscription. Then you can use the Home Sharing feature to play these local videos on Apple TV.

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.

Download for Mac

Download for Win

Follow the tutorial to download Disney+ movies and shows as MP4 and play on your Apple TV with Home Sharing.

Step 1. Install and Run Pazu Disney+ Video Downloader

Download, install, and launch Pazu Disney+ Video Downloader on your Mac or Windows. Select Disney and 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.

Step 2. Add Disney+ movies/TV shows

Click the Search tab at the top and enter the movie or 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.

Step 3. Customize the Output Settings

Click Settings (the three-line icon in the upper right corner) and select “Preferences” to customize the video format (MP4/MKV), video codec (H.264, H.265), and output path, select the language of audio tracks and subtitles, etc.

Step 4. Download Movies or TV Shows

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

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.

Once complete, tap the History tab to find your downloaded files.

Step 5. Play Downloaded Videos on Your Apple TV

Import the downloaded MP4 files into the Apple TV app or iTunes on your Mac or PC and enable Home Sharing.

Enable Home Sharing on Mac

1. Open System Settings and select General.
2. Select “Sharing” and enable “Media Sharing.”
3. Click the Info button  next to “Media Sharing.”
4. Check “Home Sharing” and enter your Apple account to turn it on.

Enable Home Sharing on PC

1. Open the iTunes app on your Windows PC.
2. Select File > Home Sharing > Turn on Home Sharing from the top menu bar.

Use Home Sharing on your Apple TV

1. Connect your Apple TV to the same Wi-Fi network as your computer.
2. On your TV, go to Settings > Users and Accounts > Home Sharing.
3. Select Turn on Home Sharing and log in to your Apple account.
4. Open the Computers app on your Apple TV Home screen and select the shared library on your computer.

Please note that the media player application (Apple TV app on Mac or iTunes on PC) must stay open on your computer while streaming.