After Smart TV and game consoles, Apple continues to deploy its Apple TV app away from its ecosystem. And this time, more and more devices on Android TV are taking advantage of it.

The Apple TV app without Apple TV

[update of paper published on 17 December 2020 with the list of compatible devices]

This is a mini-revolution of the spirits that has been taking place over the last few months. After letting its Apple TV app run on some Smart TV Samsung, LG or Sony, as well as on the new game consoles, the apple brand will take root in the competition.

At the end of 2020, Google announced that the Apple TV app, which brings together partner programs as well as Apple TV +, will be available early in 2021 on Chromecast with Google TV, the new TV environment of Mountain view. An unexpected alliance, as the new version of the home HDMI key is totally similar to the multimedia proposal of the Apple TV box.

Chromecast with Google TV / / source: Google

Apple TV on Android TV, the revolution

Since the end of May, the Apple TV app has begun to be available on more and more Android TV and Google TV devices. The app will thus offer its interface and subscription services such as StarzPlay, Acorn TV, Noggin and above all Apple TV + with its catalogue of exclusivities (the morning show, Ted Lasso, Servant, the mosquito Coast, Mythic quest …)

It is now available for download from the play store. However, there is still no compatible app for Android smartphones and tablets.

Apple TV

The Apple TV + service now available is charged 4.99 euros per month with a free trial of seven days.

Android TV devices that can enjoy the Apple TV app

NvidiaShield TV (2019)

NvidiaShield TV Pro (2019)

Google Chromecast with TV

Note that the Roku or Amazon Fire TV devices also benefit from Apple TV.

All streaming services available on Chromecast with Google

By taking over Apple TV and Apple TV + in particular, Chromecast with Google TV becomes almost the only multimedia device to offer all video streaming subscriptions. Netflix, Amazon Prime video and Disney + in particular were already present alongside in-house services.

Google also indicated that the Apple TV app-not to be confused with the content and applications of the Apple TV case, which are not accessible-would appear a little later on all devices equipped with Android TV. Either boxes and potentially other connected TV.

Apple Music is already available on the play store as well as on some speakers and smart screens signed by Google. A step towards competition that could also be a big step from its users towards the apple brand.

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