Apple TV+ still has one perk that sets it apart from all other streamers

It seems like every streaming service is making everything more difficult. From a crackdown on password sharing to a proliferation of ad-supported subscriptions to rising prices, every company is making it harder to enjoy mindless entertainment. A subscription to any streaming service now must be reconsidered, and each tiered offered must also be inspected in order to determine where lies the best value.

At least there’s one company that’s still happy to let consumers enjoy its service without worrying about squeezing every possible penny from them, at least for the moment. Surely, things will change for the worse, but fortunately for consumers, Apple TV+ can be shared among many users. The cheap and often-free service offers the best sharing plan among the major streamers. Here’s what you need to know.

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How many people can you share Apple TV+ with?

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Among the most generous offers from a streaming service is Apple’s allowance of six people to use a single subscription. Once you enroll in Apple TV +, you can immediately connect with five others to join in to watch hits like Silo, Severance and Slow Horses. It’s not only that a total of six people can use the service, but Apple TV+ allows for six simultaneous streams as well, so everyone can be watching at the same time on different devices.

The ability to share with multiple people comes in stark contrast to a growing trend among streaming services, in which sharing is being limited or banned altogether. Most notably, Netflix started cracking down on password sharing, allowing subscribers to add individuals to their account for a per month fee. Disney+ is also acting similarly, forbidding the sharing of an account with people outside one’s household.

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How does Family Sharing work?

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Apple’s sharing network involves not specifically its streaming platform, but its larger ecosystem of apps and services. This includes iCloud+, Apple Music, Apple Arcade, Apple News+, and Apple Fitness+. Basically, everything with a plus!

You cannot set up Family Sharing in the Apple TV+ app. Instead, you must use your Apple device, either an iPhone, iPad, or Mac. You can find the Family Sharing feature under the Settings tabs. Invitations can be sent via text or email, and recipients will then be prompted to accept or decline. It’s important to note that one person will be the organizer of the group, and they will be in charge of sending out invitations. The organizer also must have a payment option set up.

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