2019年11 月 1日，(November 1)苹果终于凭借(Apple)Apple TV+进入了炙手可热的流媒体市场。一项订阅服务，提供来自每个人最喜欢的生活方式品牌的原创内容。既然您可能已经订阅了Hulu、Netflix、HBO、Amazon Prime Video或以上的某种组合，那么另一个内容提供商似乎有点牵强。
好消息是您可能无需投入任何资金即可尝试该服务。更好的消息是，我们将讨论您需要了解的最重要的事情，以便您在选择给Apple一个机会的情况下能够开始行动。
How To Get Apple TV+
您需要一个Apple ID才能成为订阅者。如果您拥有任何Apple硬件，您可能已经拥有Apple ID。如果没有，您必须先注册一个，然后再继续。您可以在任何支持 Apple TV应用程序的设备上进行订阅。
该服务每月收费 4.99 美元，但每个人都可以获得 7 天的免费试用期，正如您所看到的，这足以让内容得到公平的震动。如果您最近购买了Apple设备，您也可能有资格获得 1 年免费试用。
只需在该新设备上登录您的Apple帐户，当您打开Apple TV应用程序时，您应该会收到优惠。更好的是，您的家庭共享(Family Sharing)组中的每个人都可以在自己的设备上访问。
目前正在使用Apple Music Student订阅的用户也可能有资格free addition of Apple TV+. So Apple has让潜在订户可以轻松地尝试他们的娱乐产品，而只需很少或根本不花钱。
Apple 的另外两项主要服务Music 和 Arcade(Music and Arcade)已被证明既受欢迎又好用。但是，目前没有迹象表明这三种服务会发生价值捆绑。
Where Can I Watch Apple TV+?
Apple TV 可在每台带屏幕的Apple设备上使用。(Apple)iPhone、iPad、iPod Touch、Apple TV和 macOS 均支持该服务。然而，Apple有先见之明，也为非Apple设备 提供Apple TV应用程序的版本。(Apple TV)
某些最近的三星智能电视(Samsung Smart TVs)具有该应用程序，但您需要先确认您的智能电视品牌和型号具有该应用程序。Roku和亚马逊(Amazon)流媒体设备也有该应用程序，但Android用户目前不走运。
但是，Apple将他们的音乐应用程序(App)带到了Android上，所以永远不要说永远！
提供什么内容？(What Content Is On Offer?)
在发布时，内容的数量相当稀少。苹果(Apple)非常注重原创内容，这对市场领导者Netflix来说非常成功。在免费试用期间完全可以狂欢发布内容。但是，新节目和剧集将定期发布。
至于所提供内容的质量，这在很大程度上是主观的。对《全人类(For All Mankind)》等节目的评论(Reviews)褒贬不一。但是，由于您可以免费试用此节目，因此最好的策略是简单地尝试当前提供的节目中的几集。
即将发布的版本列表也相当可观，所以如果您在试用期之后订阅它可能非常值得坚持。
使用应用程序(Using The App)
我们在这里使用的是 iPad Pro上的应用程序，因此预计(Pro)智能电视(Smart TVs)和 iPhone上的布局会有所不同。但是， Apple(Apple) TV 应用程序 的整体功能是相同的。
Apple TV+没有自己的应用程序。相反，它只是添加到现有Apple TV 应用程序中的一个频道。在开发成本方面，这可能为Apple节省了一大笔钱，但它让用户体验感觉有点过时了。
这也意味着你应该小心你点击的地方。您在应用程序中看到的大部分内容目前不包含在Apple TV+订阅中。主要是出租或直接购买，这意味着您在将平板电脑或手机交给孩子时必须小心。如果孩子使用Apple ID ，请确保每次购买都需要密码，或者在孩子的设备上启用“购买前询问(Ask to Buy)”。
假设您已完成Apple TV+订阅的激活，启动应用程序，您应该会看到类似这样的屏幕。
现在向下滚动，直到您看到可用的频道(available channels)。这可能因地区而异。
点击Apple TV+。
在这里，您将看到该频道目前正在提供哪些节目。现在没有太多，但更多的计划正在筹备中。鉴于标题很少，该界面可以正常工作，但是一旦库开始扩展，它可能会变得有点棘手。
请注意，屏幕底部的“搜索”功能不仅可以搜索Apple TV+中的内容，还可以搜索需要额外付费的内容！
要开始观看，请点击您感兴趣的任何节目，您将被带到其页面。
现在只需轻按即可播放或恢复并欣赏您的节目。
等着瞧(Wait & See)
这只是Apple TV+的开始。在原创内容上投入了大量资金，并且已经确认了第二季的首映式，它肯定会带来一些值得一看的东西。
完全有可能在 7 天的试用期内为新订阅者狂吃所有发布内容，这并不像意外。因此，您无需花一分钱 就可以真正尝试Apple TV+
同样(Again)，请记住，如果您的家庭共享(Family Sharing)计划中的任何人在Apple TV+Apple硬件，他们也可能有资格免费获得一整年。
Getting Started With Apple TV+
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The good news is that you probably won’t have to put any money down to give the service a try. The even better news is that we’re going to go over the most important things you need to know so that you can hit the ground running if you do choose to give Apple a chance.
How To Get Apple TV+
You’ll need an Apple ID to become a subscriber. If you own any Apple hardware, you probably already have an Apple ID. If not, you’ll have to register one first before moving on. You can subscribe from within the Apple TV app on any device that supports it.
The service costs $4.99 per month, but everyone gets a 7-day free trial which, as you’ll see, is more than enough time to give the content a fair shake. If you bought an Apple device recently you may also be eligible for a 1-year free trial.
Just log into your Apple account on that new device and when you open the Apple TV app, you should get the offer. Even better, everyone in your Family Sharing group has access on their own devices.
Users who are currently using the Apple Music Student subscription may also qualify for the free addition of Apple TV+. So Apple has made it easy for potential subscribers to try their entertainment offering for little or no money down.
Apple’s other two major services, Music and Arcade have proven both popular and good. However, currently, there’s no indication that a value bundling of the three services will happen.
Where Can I Watch Apple TV+?
Apple TV is available on every Apple device with a screen. iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple TV, and macOS all support the service. However, Apple had the foresight to also provide versions of the Apple TV app for non-Apple devices as well.
Certain recent Samsung Smart TVs have the app, but you’ll need to confirm that your brand and model of smart TV has the app first. Roku and Amazon streaming devices also have the app, but Android users are currently out of luck.
However, Apple brought their Music App to Android, so never say never!
What Content Is On Offer?
At launch, the amount of content is rather thin on the ground. Apple is focusing heavily on original content, which has been very successful for market leader Netflix. It’s entirely possible to binge the launch content during the free trial. However, new shows and episodes will be released regularly.
As to the quality of content on offer, that’s largely subjective. Reviews of shows such as For All Mankind have been mixed. However, since you get to sample this programming for free, the best strategy is to simply try a few episodes from the shows currently on offer.
The list of upcoming releases is rather respectable as well, so if you do subscribe beyond the trial it might very well be worth sticking around.
Using The App
We’re using the app on an iPad Pro here, so expect some differences in layout on Smart TVs and the iPhone. However, the overall functioning of the Apple TV app is the same.
Apple TV+ does not have its own application. Instead, it’s simply a channel added to the existing Apple TV app. This probably saved Apple a bundle when it comes to development costs, but it leaves the user experience feeling a little tacked on.
It also means that you should be careful where you tap. Most of what you see within the app is currently not included with the Apple TV+ subscription. It’s mostly rental titles or outright purchases, which means you have to be careful when handing your tablet or phone over to the kids. Be sure to either require a password for every purchase or enable Ask to Buy on a child’s device, if they are using an Apple ID for children.
Assuming that you have completed the activation of your Apple TV+ subscription, launch the app and you should see a screen like this one.
Now scroll down until you see available channels. This might vary by region.
Tap on Apple TV+.
Here you’ll see what shows are currently on offer on the channel. Right now there’s not much, but more programs are in the pipeline. The interface works OK given how few titles there are, but it might become a little tricky once the library starts expanding.
Be warned that the “search” function at the bottom of the screen doesn’t just search for content in Apple TV+, but also content you’ll have to pay extra for!
To start watching, tap any of the shows that interest you and you’ll be taken to its page.
Now just tap to play or resume and enjoy your show.
Wait & See
This is only the start for Apple TV+. With a huge mountain of money invested in original content and second seasons for premiere shows already confirmed, it’s sure to bring something worth watching to the table.
It’s entirely possible to binge all of the launch content within the 7-day trial for new subscribers, which doesn’t feel like an accident. So you can literally try everything Apple TV+ has to offer at launch without paying a cent.
Again, remember that if anyone in your Family Sharing plan has bought Apple hardware close to the launch of Apple TV+, they may be eligible for a whole year free as well.
