How do you cancel apple tv free trial

  • You can cancel your Apple TV Plus subscription by accessing your account settings through your iPhone app, Mac, or Apple TV. 
  • If you cancel within a free trial period, Apple TV Plus content may be immediately cut off, and you will no longer be able to access the content library.
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With high-profile projects featuring some of the top names in entertainment, Apple TV Plus is one of the most prestigious subscription video streaming services rolled out in recent years. Apple TV+ can easily stream content like "The Morning Show" and "Oprah's Book Club" on Apple devices ranging from the Apple TV to iPhone to your Mac. 

The video-on-demand service costs a relatively affordable $4.99 a month after the seven-day free trial period has ended. Apple TV Plus subscriptions also renew automatically, meaning you won't be prompted to cancel if you've been thinking about it. Luckily, the subscription is a month-to-month service and can be ended at any time. 

For those who purchased the base subscription, you can cancel any time after your most recent renewal date — but before your next one — and keep your access to all Apple TV Plus has to offer for the remainder of your current billing cycle. If you're still in your trial period or have a discounted subscription, make sure you cancel at least 24 hours before it ends so you aren't charged. 

Whether you're unimpressed with the content library or simply done taking advantage of a free trial, you should know how to cancel if you need to. 

Here's how to do it. 

How to cancel Apple TV Plus on your Apple TV

1. Open "Settings."

Visit your Apple TV's settings dashboard to begin the cancelation process. Ryan Ariano/Business Insider

2. Click on "Users and Accounts."

The "Users and Accounts" option lets you access your list of subscriptions. Ryan Ariano/Business Insider

3. Select your current account.

Apple TV allows for multiple user accounts on one device. Ryan Ariano/Business Insider

4. Click on "Subscriptions."

Access the Apple Store, purchases, downloads, and more from your Apple TV user account. Ryan Ariano/Business Insider

5. Click on "Apple TV +."

This menu houses all of your various digital subscriptions. Ryan Ariano/Business Insider

6. Click on "Cancel Subscription." Note that if you're in a free trial, when you cancel it, your access will stop immediately, even if you have time left until your billing cycle ends.

You can sign up for or cancel either a monthly or yearly Apple TV+ subscription on this menu. Ryan Ariano/Business Insider

How to cancel Apple TV Plus on your Mac

1. Open your Apple TV + app.

2. Click on "Account" at the very top.

3. Click on "View my Account."

You can access your Apple TV+ account settings from the app's top menu bar. Ryan Ariano/Business Insider

4. Scroll down to the "Settings" submenu and click on "Manage" next to "Subscriptions."

To access your account subscriptions, you must be in the "Watch Now" tab. Ryan Ariano/Business Insider

5. Next to "Apple TV+" click on "Edit."

Canceling Apple TV+ will remove it from your "Active" subscription list. Ryan Ariano/Business Insider

6. Click on "Cancel Subscription" to cancel it.

You can still access Apple TV+ content for the rest of the month after canceling. Ryan Ariano/Business Insider

How to cancel Apple TV Plus on your iPhone

1. Open the Apple TV+ app on your iPhone.

2. Tap the  Account icon in the upper right corner of your iPhone screen.

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The account button lets you redeem gift codes, manage subscriptions, and more. Ryan Ariano/Business Insider

3. Tap on "Manage subscriptions.".

You can manage your Apple TV+ subscription directly in the iPhone app. Ryan Ariano/Business Insider

4. Tap on your "Apple TV+" subscription item.

5. Tap on Cancel, below the billing information. 

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You can cancel your monthly or yearly Apple TV+ subscription from this menu. Ryan Ariano/Business Insider
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Ryan Ariano grew up in Baltimore when the Macintosh was cutting edge, lived in Los Angeles as Blackberries gave way to iPhones, and now lives in Jackson Hole where his life is held together by Bluetooth. He writes on a wide range of topics but especially loves nerding out across the tech spectrum. Learn more about how our team of experts tests and reviews products at Insider here.

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Can you cancel Apple TV before free trial ends?

If you signed up for a free or discounted trial subscription and you don't want to renew it, cancel it at least 24 hours before the trial ends. Canceling subscriptions is slightly different in some countries and regions.

How do I cancel my Apple TV subscription?

Manage subscriptions on Apple TV.
Open Settings on Apple TV..
Go to Users and Accounts > [account name] Subscriptions and select a subscription..
Follow the onscreen instructions to change or cancel your subscription..

How do I cancel my 7 day free trial on Apple TV?

How to cancel Apple TV+.
Go to tv.apple.com..
Choose the account icon at the top of the page. (If you don't see the account icon, tap or click Sign in, then sign in with your Apple ID.).
Choose Settings..
Scroll to Subscriptions and choose Manage..
Choose Cancel Subscription..

How do I cancel a free trial subscription?

Tap your profile picture or initials, then tap Subscriptions. Select the app you want to cancel and choose Cancel Subscription. To see all the apps you're paying for on an Android, do this: Open your device's Settings app.