How to cancel apple tv subscription after free trial

Apple has been very generous with its free promotional offers for Apple TV+ with year-free trials alongside the purchase of new hardware extended through the pandemic period. However, those trials are now coming to an end and many more customers will need to start paying to watch Apple TV+ original TV shows and movies, or cancel their subscription if they don’t want to continue.

Apple TV+ offers access to a growing library of original, exclusive, video content across TV shows and movies. Unlike most other streaming services, Apple TV+ does not include a back catalog to sift through, so the overall number of titles available is much lower than something like Disney+ or Netflix. Apple is banking on high-quality premium originals to make its mark. The company adds new titles on a monthly basis.

You can subscribe to Apple TV+ on its own for $4.99 per month. Seven-day free trials are available for all new subscribers, and Apple hardware purchases come with three months free as a taster. Note that if you take advantage of the free trial offers, the subscription automatically renews at the end of the free period. Unlike other App Store subscriptions, if you cancel early, you immediately lose access to the remainder of your free trial.

Apple TV+ is also bundled as part of Apple One (which combines services like iCloud, Apple Music, Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade into one discounted monthly subscription) and is also currently included with the Apple Music student plan.

With Apple TV+, you are free to cancel at anytime and come back in a few months when there is something new to enjoy.

How to cancel Apple TV+

If you have watched everything that takes your fancy on the service, or are simply not interested in Apple TV+ anymore, here’s how to cancel.

If you are using an iPhone or iPad, it is really easy. Just go to Settings -> Apple ID -> Subscriptions -> Apple TV+ -> Cancel Subscription. On the Mac, open System Preferences -> Apple ID -> Media & Purchases and press the Manage button in the Subscriptions section.

If you don’t have access to an Apple device, the best way to cancel is through the Apple TV+ website, tv.apple.com. Sign in with your Apple ID and then click the account icon at the top of the page and choose Settings. Scroll all the way down to manage your subscription and you can select Cancel Subscription.

If you are not the owner of the Family Sharing group associated with the Apple TV+ subscription, you’ll need to contact them to complete the cancellation.

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Just because you own an Apple TV does not mean you have an Apple TV+ subscription. Similar to an Amazon Fire TV Stick or Roku, Apple TV is a media player used to stream on different devices and products. Apple TV+ is a streaming subscription service like HBO Max or Netflix. 

On Apple TV+ you can stream popular and original content including shows like "Black Bird" staring Ray Liotta and "WeCrashed"  staring Anne Hathaway and Jared Leto.

However, if you have subscriptions to multiple streaming services, your bills may be adding up, and you might want to cancel your Apple TV+ subscription.

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How to cancel Apple TV 

After subscribing to the service, you can access Apple TV+ by connecting your Apple TV to your television using an HDMI cable or Bluetooth, says Apple. Alternatively, you can also download the Apple TV app on your other Apple devices to reach the streaming service. 

How to cancel Apple TV+ from an internet browser

According to Apple Support, here is how to cancel your Apple TV+ subscription from an internet browser. 

1. Go to tv.apple.com. 
2. You will see an account icon at the top of the page, click on it (if you do not see the account icon click sign in and login with your Apple ID). 
3. Choose settings.
4. Scroll to "Subscriptions" and click "Manage."
5. Select "Cancel Subscription".

How to cancel Apple TV+ from iPhone, iPad or iPod touch

If you want to cancel Apple TV+ from your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch without using a browser, you can cancel the subscription from your settings app. According to Apple Support, here is how.

1. Open your settings app.
2. Tap on your name.
3. Tap on subscriptions.
4. Select the subscription you would like to cancel (in this case you would select Apple TV+).
5. Tap "Cancel Subscription" (you may need to scroll down to find the "Cancel Subscription" button).

If you do not see a "Cancel Subscription" button or an expiration message in red text, then your subscription has already been canceled. 

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How to cancel Apple TV+ from a Mac

If you want to cancel a subscription on your Mac without using your browser, here are the steps, according to Apple Support. 

1. Open your App Store app.
2. Click on your name (if you cannot find your name slick "Sign In" and sign in).
3. Click on your account settings.
4. Scroll to "Subscriptions" and click "Manage."
5. Next to the subscription click "Edit."
6. Click "Cancel Subscription."

If there is no "Cancel Subscription" or "Cancel option,"  your subscription is already canceled.  

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How to cancel Apple TV+ from a Windows PC

If you want to cancel a subscription on your Windows PC, follow these steps, according to Apple Support. 

1. Open iTunes on your PC.
2. From the iTunes' menu bar at the top select "Account" and then "View My Account." 
3. Click on "View Account." 
4. Scroll to "Settings" and then next to "Subscriptions" click "Manage." 
5. Select "Edit." 
6. Click "Cancel Subscription." 

If there is no "Cancel Subscription" or "Cancel" option then your subscription is already canceled. 

What if I can’t find the Apple subscription?

If you can’t find the subscription you want to cancel you can try to search for your receipt in your email. According to Apple Support, here is how.  

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