Quick Guide
- The TED app is officially available for the Apple TV on the App Store.
- To get the app: Open the App Store → Search TED → Select TED → Click Get.
- AirPlay the TED app to Apple TV from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
TED is an annual conference where people with remarkable achievements in a particular field share their knowledge in short-form stage talks. If you want to watch these stage talks on your Apple TV, you can install the TED app from the App Store. On the TED app, you can find an extensive library of thousands of informative and inspiring videos for free. The videos on the TED app cover various topics like health, self-improvement, entertainment, environment, technology, etc.
If you already use the TED app on your iPhone or iPad, you can use the AirPlay feature to watch the videos on Apple TVs. In this guide, I will show you how to install the TED app on Apple TVs and alternative ways to stream TED app content on your streaming device.
How to Watch TED on Apple TV
TED is completely free to stream on any streaming device. You can sign up for a TED account on their official website and watch all videos available on the app for free. Once you sign up for an account, follow the steps below to install the app.
1. Turn on your Apple TV and connect it to a WiFi Network.
2. Go to the Apple TV home page and open the App Store.
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3. Click on the search option in the top-right corner.
3. Enter TED on the search bar using the on-screen keyboard.
4. Choose the TED app from the search results and click on Get.
5. The app will be installed on your Apple TV and go back to the home screen.
6. Launch the TED app, sign into your TED account, and start streaming the available videos.
How to AirPlay TED to Apple TV
If your Apple TV doesn’t have an App Store, you can use the TED app or website on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to AirPlay its content to your streaming device. Before proceeding with the steps, ensure that the AirPlay is enabled on your Apple TV.
From iPhone or iPad
1. Connect your Apple TV to the same WiFi network as your iPhone/iPad.
2. Install the TED app on your iPhone or iPad from the App Store.
3. Open the TED app on your iPhone or iPad and sign in to your account.
4. Select any video you want to AirPlay to your Apple TV.
5. Click on the AirPlay icon on the media player.
6. From the list of available devices, select your Apple TV.
7. The select content will now AirPlay on your Apple TV.
From Mac
1. Ensure your Mac and Apple TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On your Mac, click on the Apple icon → System Settings / System Preferences → General / Sharing → AirDrop & Handoff → Turn on AirPlay Receiver → Click Allow AirPlay for → Select Everyone.
3. Now, open any web browser on your Mac and visit TED’s official website.
4. Sign in to your TED account and select the content you want to AirPlay to Apple TV.
5. Open the Control Center of your Mac and select the Screen Mirroring option.
- If your Mac has an AirPlay icon on the top menu, you can just click on it.
6. From the list of available devices, select your Apple TV.
7. Now, the content on your Mac will be screen mirrored to your Apple TV.
How to Fix TED Not Working on Apple TV
You can solve TED not working on your Apple TV using the methods below.
- Check the internet connection.
- Restart the TED App.
- Restart Apple TV.
- Update the app on Apple TV.
- Uninstall and Reinstall the TED app
- Update Apple TV
- If none of the above fixes works, try resetting your Apple TV.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The service is free to download and use. However, you can get a TED membership that costs $5/mo and $50/yr for exclusive features.
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