Amongst all households which use the internet, sharing tends to be a common phenomenon. It is for this reason, that Apple has a bracket for multiple users you can add to its streaming set-top box. This way, everyone can take charge and enjoy their content (shows, apps, or games) Learn how you can add user to Apple TV.
How to add user to Apple TV?
You don’t have to worry about which Apple ID you should use to link to your system because Apple TV supports multiple user accounts. That’s not all, each of the users added to the device, gets recommendations based on their content usage or consumption like rented movies, games in Apple Arcade, or Up Next list in Apple Music. Do the following to add user to Apple TV.
- Turn on the Apple TV.
- Go to the main menu screen.
- Choose Settings.
- Select the Users and Accounts tab.
- Under the Users section, choose Add New User.
- Hit Enter New tile.
- Enter the Apple ID.
- To switch between user accounts, bring up Control Center.
- Select the desired user account.
Anyone who has created an Apple ID can connect his/her account with Apple TV, provided the owner has no objections to it.
How do I add family members to Apple TV Plus?
To add user to Apple TV Plus, turn on your Apple TV first.
Then, go to the Apple TV Home Screen. It provides easy access to most apps and settings of the streaming set-top box.

Here, select the Settings tile and switch to the Users and Accounts ta. This tab allows you to define and manage any accounts you have available on your Apple TV.

When User and Accounts screen shows up, choose Add New User option, visible under the USERS section.

Hit the Enter New tab.

When requested for an Apple ID sign-in, add the one and hit the Continue button.
Now, simply enter the Apple ID and request the owner for the password of the device.
Upon entering both, hit the Sign-in button to successfully add user to Apple TV.

When done, bring up Control Center on the Apple TV by pressing and holding the Home button (TV screen) on your Siri Remote and switch to the user account you wish to.
Note – The access to Apple TV isn’t limited to family members only. The method works in an office setting too. However, you can choose to delete the added members after an event is over.
Hope that makes sense!
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