4 Legit Ways To Watch Apple TV+ for Free

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TV and movie fans have no shortage of options when it comes to watching their favorites at home, but the surplus of paid streaming services can put a serious dent in your budget. According to a Digital Media Trends report by Deloitte’s Center for Technology, Media & Telecommunications, consumers spend an average of $61 a month on streaming services and with every major network and studio touting their own platform, people are forced to scrap ones that don’t fit into their budget. 

But there’s good news. There are legit ways to watch Apple TV+ for free and catch popular series and films like “The Morning Show,”‘ “Ted Lasso,” “Killers of the Flower Moon” and more. Want to try Apple TV+ before committing? Here are four ways.

Purchase a New Apple Device

When you buy a new Apple device such as an Apple TV, Mac, iPhone, iPad or iPad Touch, you’ll receive Apple TV+ free for one year, according to Apple

  • The offer is valid one per family, even if multiple devices are purchased. You can however share Apple TV+ with up to five family members with Family Sharing.  
  • The offer must be redeemed within three months of setting up the new device.
  • The offer automatically renews after the free year is up unless you cancel the subscription.

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Have a Go5G T-Mobile Plan

T-Mobile customers on the Go5G Next or Go5G Plus plans get free Apple TV+ for as long as they are on one of these qualifying plans. While, customers on the Go5G plan get Apple TV+ free for six months.

Have an Amazon Prime Account

If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you can sign up for a seven-day trial. After the free week is up, you can cancel or pay $9.99 a month.

Get Apple TV+ for Free With Verizon

Verizon customers who are signed up with the Unlimited Ultimate package get Apple TV+, which also includes Apple One (Apple Music, TV+, Arcade and iCloud+). The plan starts at $65 per line per the company’s website

If none of these options work for you, you can always sign up on Apple for a free seven-day trial. If you choose to keep the service, the monthly fee is $9.99, which is less than many competitors.

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