Quick Guide
- The BBC America app is officially available for Apple TV on the App Store.
- To install the BBC America app: Open App Store → Search BBC America → Select BBC America → Click Get.
- AirPlay BBC America to Apple TVs using the BBC America app on iPhone or iPad.
If you are a fan of TV shows and BBC Studios series, then the BBC America app is the right app for you. The BBC America app is officially available on the App Store of Apple TV. You can install the app on your Apple TV and watch BBC TV shows, series, and movies. You can also watch movies and TV series from the AMC streaming service on the BBC America app.
On older model Apple TVs with no App Store, you can use the BBC America app on iPhone or iPad to AirPlay its content to the TV. In this article, I will guide you on how to install and activate the BBC America app on supported Apple TVs and alternative ways to watch BBC America on Apple TVs with no App Store.
How to Get BBC America on Apple TV
To watch BBC America content on your Apple TV, you will need an active cable or live TV provider account. If you already have an active subscription, you can proceed with the installation steps given below.
1. Turn on your Apple TV and launch the App Store.
2. Tap the Search icon and type BBC America on the search bar.
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3. Look for the BBC America app in the search results and click it.
4. Hit the Get button to download the app on Apple TV.
How to Activate BBC America on Apple TV
Once you install the app on your Apple TV, complete the activation process to start streaming the app content. Here is how to do it.
1. Open the BBC America app after the installation.
2. Select your TV provider and click sign-in.
3. Now, you can see an activation code on your Apple TV.
4. Visit the BBC America activation website ( https://www.bbcamerica.com/activate/) from a browser on your PC or smartphone.
5. Enter the activation code and click the Submit option.
6. The screen will refresh and load the BBC America content on your TV.
How to AirPlay BBC America on Apple TV
If you are using an older model Apple TV with no App Store, you can use BBC America’s iPhone or iPad app to AirPlay its content to your TV. Here is how to do it.
1. Connect your Apple TV to WiFi the same as your iPhone/iPad.
2. Download the BBC America app from the App Store.
3. Launch the BBC America app after installation.
4. Log in to your account using your TV provider’s credentials.
5. Play your favorite content on the BBC America app.
6. Hit the AirPlay icon at the top and tap your Apple TV device.
7. Now, the BBC America video will be displayed on your TV screen.
How to Watch BBC America Without Cable
If you don’t have a subscription to a cable TV provider, install the below streaming apps on your Apple TV to stream BBC videos. To access the content in these apps, you need to get a subscription to the respective service.
- Sling TV.
- DirecTV Stream.
- YouTube TV.
- Philo.
- fuboTV.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is available only in the US and Canada.
No. You need to sign in to the app using your cable TV provider login details.
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