How to get Apple TV+ for free: Best deals, trials and discounts
If you want to watch the shows on Apple TV+ you need to subscribe for £/$4.99 a month... Or do you? We look at your options to stream shows for free!
www.macworld.comHere’s the latest on Apple TV free trials, based on recent reporting:
- Apple continues to offer a standard 7-day free trial for Apple TV+. new subscribers can sign up via the Apple TV app or Apple’s website, and cancel before the trial ends to avoid charges. Several outlets recap this as the default trial, with reminders to cancel if you don’t want to be billed after the week.[2][3]
- There are popular promotions tied to hardware purchases: new Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Mac) often qualify for extended free periods, commonly three months, when you activate Apple TV+ within a specified window after purchase. Multiple guides and retailer summaries reference this three-month offer as a primary path to longer free access.[1][3]
- Carriers and bundles occasionally extend free access, such as EE TV bundles that include Apple TV+ for several months for new customers, though availability varies by region and service tier.[1]
- Apple has experimented with occasional “free access weekends” or short-term promotions around holidays or New Year periods in the past, though these are sporadic and region-specific; recent coverage highlights the standard trial and device-based deals as the core options going forward.[4][5]
Key takeaways for you in Dallas:
- If you’re new to Apple TV+, the easiest path is the 7-day free trial. Set a reminder to cancel before day 7 if you don’t want to be charged. This is the most consistent option across regions and platforms.[2]
- If you’re considering a purchase of a new Apple device soon, you may be able to unlock up to three months of Apple TV+ for free by enrolling within the promo window after your device setup.[3][1]
- Look for local carrier or streaming bundles in your area (like EE in other markets) or retailer promos that might extend free access, but verify regional availability in the U.S. and any terms (automatic renewal after the trial, required payment method on file, etc.).[1]
If you want, I can tailor the latest, region-specific details for Dallas (e.g., current promos from carriers or Apple’s regional offers) and help you set up reminders to manage trials. I can also pull exact current links and dates for any promotions you plan to take advantage of.