Watch TV on an iPad

Television shows don’t have to be watched on a TV these days. Your iOS device can do just as good a job if you use one of the many streaming video services available on the app store.

Steps

From the iTunes Store

  1. Open iTunes and click the "TV Shows" tab from the bottom menu.
  2. To view the top charts for the most popular TV episodes , click on Charts, at the top of the page.
  3. To sort by genre, click on "Genres" at the top of the page and make your selection.
  4. To search a certain show or episode, click on the "Search" tab from the bottom menu and type into the search bar at the top of the page.
  5. To get episode info, click on any episode. This will give you basic information about the episode, rating, cost, genre, and well as a short description of the episode.
  6. To buy an episode, click on the little box that reads the price, and it should change color and read "BUY EPISODE". Click the button again to purchase. You will be prompted to type in your Apple ID password. Then, your video will begin downloading.
  7. Once your video is finished downloading, go back to your home menu and open "Videos". You should find your new episode there ready for viewing.

Use Hulu Plus

  1. Tap the App Store button on your device’s Home Screen to launch the App Store app.
  2. Type “Hulu” into the search field. When the Hulu Plus app is displayed, tap the Free button next to it.
  3. The button will turn to Install App. Tap it again to install it and enter your password if required.
  4. From your Home screen, tap the Hulu Plus icon to launch the Hulu Plus app.
  5. Enter your email address and password into the fields provided. Now tap the Log In button.

Use Netflix

  1. Tap the App Store button on your Home Screen to launch the App Store app.
  2. Type “Netflix” into the search field. When the Netflix app is displayed, tap the Free button next to it.
  3. The button will turn to Install App. Tap it again to install it and enter your password if required.
  4. From your Home screen, tap the Netflix icon to launch the Netflix app.
  5. Enter your email address and password into the fields provided and tap the Sign In button.

Tips

  • There are a number of other streaming services, some free, that provide selections of TV Shows to watch on mobile. Check out the free PBS app or, if you’re an HBO subscriber, check out the HBO GO service.
  • Streaming video, especially HD content, requires a high speed internet connection. Make sure you connect to Wi-Fi or a 3 or 4G network.
  • Some apps allow you to stream content from your iPad to your Apple TV for viewing on your television. Look out for the AirPlay button when watching video.
  • Check if your cable provider offers an iOS app. If so, you should be able to access some of the channels from your cable service on your device.

Warnings

  • Streaming video uses a lot of bandwidth so check that you’re not using up all the data provided by your carrier each month and use Wi-Fi where possible.
  • While the app may be free, some services require you to pay for a subscription in order to access TV Shows.

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