Quick Guide
- The MTV app is officially available on the Apple TV’s App Store.
- Install the App: Open App Store → Search for MTV app → Select the app → Click the Get button.
MTV is a popular TV channel that offers the latest shows, series, news, music, and other entertaining programs. The MTV streaming app is available for Apple TVs from tvOS 15.0 and above models. If you are using the older version, update your Apple TV to get the app. With the MTV app on your Apple TV, you can watch reality shows, MTV exclusive events, and popular series from Paramount Plus. In addition to that, the MTV app is also available for iPhones and iPads. Using your iPhone or iPad, you can also screen mirror the app to your Apple TV.
In this guide, I will show you how to install the MTV app on your Apple TV. I have also included a separate guide on how to screen mirror the app on your Apple TV.
Note: In the App Store, it is mentioned that the MTV app will be discontinued soon. To stream MTV content in the future, you must rely on live TV providers.
How to Install MTV on Apple TV
1. Ensure to connect the Apple TV to WiFi.
2. Open the App Store from the Apple TV home screen.
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3. Type and search for MTV in the search bar using the on-screen keyboard.
4. From the search results, select the MTV app.
5. Select the Get button on the app info page.
How to Activate and Watch MTV on Apple TV
1. Once the installation of MTV is complete, click Open to launch the MTV app.
2. Once you launch MTV on your Apple TV, you will see the MTV Activation Code on the screen.
3. Open a browser on your smartphone/PC and visit the MTV activation website (www.mtv.com/activate)
4. Type the activation code in the field and hit the Continue button.
5. Finally, Log in with your TV provider credentials to activate the app on your Apple TV.
6. Relaunch the MTV app and stream your desired movie on a big screen.
How to Airplay MTV on Apple TV from iPhone / iPad
The first method works only on Apple TV 4th Generation or later models. If you are using an older Apple TV model, you will not find a dedicated App Store. In that case, you can mirror the iPhone screen on Apple TV and can stream MTV videos.
1. Firstly, download the MTV app on your iPhone or iPad device from the App Store.
2. Connect your Apple TV and your iOS device to the same WiFi.
3. Open the MTV app and sign in with your TV provider credentials.
4. Play any video content on the app and swipe down the screen from the top-right to launch the Control Center on your iOS device.
5. Locate the Screen Mirroring icon and tap it.
6. Tap your Apple TV from the menu.
7. Once the connection is established, you can watch the MTV video on your TV screen.
How to Fix MTV App Not Working on Apple TV
Most users complained that the MTV app froze while streaming live TV content. If you cannot install or access the MTV app on your Apple TV, refer to the fixes below.
- Initially, close the app and reopen it on your Apple TV.
- Check the Internet connectivity.
- Check for the MTV app updates. If an MTV update is available, update the app on your Apple TV.
- If updating doesn’t help, restart your Apple TV and try accessing the app again.
- Make sure that you have updated the Apple TV to the latest version.
- If you face any problems while casting content, check whether you have connected the Apple TV and iOS device to the same WiFi.
Live TV Providers Offering MTV
After the app is discontinued, you have to use the below-mentioned live TV providers.
Live TV Provider | Subscription | Free Trial | Installation Guide |
---|---|---|---|
Philo | $25 per month | 7-day free trial | Philo on Roku |
Hulu + Live TV | $76.99 per month | – | Hulu on Roku |
fuboTV | $54.99 per month | 30-day free trial | fuboTV on Roku |
YouTube TV | $72.99 per month | 2-day free trial | YouTube TV on Roku |
FAQ
Yes. All the videos on MTV can be watched for free with your TV Provider’s credentials.
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