Cancel Apple TV through your Apple ID settings

You cancel Apple TV by going into your Apple ID account settings and turning off the subscription there. Apple does not let you cancel directly from the Apple TV app itself — you have to use the Settings app on iPhone or iPad, System Settings on Mac, or your account page on the web. The process takes about two minutes and your access stops at the end of your current billing cycle, not when ready.

If you subscribed through Apple's website or the Apple TV app on a device you own, use the method for that device below. If you subscribed through a third-party service like Amazon Prime Video Channels or a cable provider's app, you cancel through that service instead, not through Apple.

Key Takeaways

  • You cancel Apple TV in your Apple ID settings, not in the Apple TV app itself, on whichever device you use most often.
  • Your access continues until the end of your current billing period — cancelling does not cut you off the same day.
  • If you subscribed through Amazon Prime Video, a cable provider, or another third-party app, cancel through that service's settings instead.
  • You can restart your subscription at any time by going back to the same settings and turning it back on.
  • Apple sends a confirmation email to your Apple ID email address within a few minutes of cancellation.

Cancel on iPhone or iPad

Open the Settings app and tap your name at the top of the screen. Tap Subscriptions. You will see a list of all active subscriptions tied to your Apple ID. Find Apple TV+ in the list and tap it.

Tap the red Cancel Subscription button. A confirmation screen will appear asking why you are cancelling — you can choose a reason or skip this step. Tap Confirm Cancellation. You will see a message saying your subscription will end on a specific date. That date is the last day you can watch — after midnight that night, your access stops.

Cancel on Mac

Click the Apple menu in the top-left corner and select System Settings. Click your name in the sidebar (or Apple ID if you do not see your name). Click Media & Purchases, then click Manage next to Subscriptions. You may be asked to sign in with your Apple ID password.

Find Apple TV+ in the list and click it. Click the red Cancel Subscription button. Confirm the cancellation on the screen that appears. You will see your final access date displayed on the confirmation.

Cancel on the web

Go to appleid.apple.com in any web browser and sign in with your Apple ID and password. Click Media & Purchases in the left sidebar, then click Manage next to Subscriptions. Find Apple TV+ and click it.

Click the red Cancel Subscription button. A popup will ask you to confirm — click Cancel in the popup. You will see your subscription end date on the next screen. Apple will send a confirmation email to your Apple ID email address within a few minutes.

What happens after you cancel

You keep access to Apple TV+ until the end of your current billing cycle. If you paid monthly, you have until the same day next month. If you paid for a year upfront, you have until the same date next year. You will not be charged again after that date.

If you change your mind before your access ends, you can restart your subscription by going back to the same settings page and selecting Resubscribe. You will not lose any of your saved shows, watchlist, or viewing history — all of that stays tied to your Apple ID. If you restart within a few months, Apple sometimes offers a free trial period again, though this is not may provide.

If you subscribed through a third-party service

If you signed up for Apple TV+ through Amazon Prime Video Channels, a cable provider like Comcast or Verizon, or another app, you do not cancel through Apple's settings. Instead, you cancel through that service's own subscription management page.

For Amazon Prime Video Channels, go to your Prime Video account settings, find Memberships, and cancel Apple TV+ there. For cable providers, log into your account on their website or call their customer service number. The provider will tell you the exact steps. Apple TV+ will stop working on your device once that service processes the cancellation, which usually takes a few hours.

Troubleshooting if you cannot find the cancel button

If you see Apple TV+ in your subscriptions list but the cancel button is greyed out or missing, you may have a family sharing setup where someone else manages the subscription. Ask the family organizer to cancel it, or contact Apple Support directly at support.apple.com and they can help you figure out who manages the account.

If you do not see Apple TV+ in your subscriptions list at all, you may not have an active subscription — it may have already expired or you may be using a free trial that has not started yet. Check your email for any Apple ID receipts to confirm whether you have ever been charged. If you were charged and cannot find the subscription, Apple Support can look into your account history.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I lose my shows and watchlist when I cancel?

No. Your watchlist, saved shows, and viewing history stay with your Apple ID. If you restart your subscription later, everything is still there. You just cannot watch new episodes or access the app while your subscription is inactive.

Can I cancel in the middle of a billing cycle?

Yes. You can cancel at any time, but you keep access until the end of your current billing period. If you paid for a month on the 15th, you have access until the 15th of next month, even if you cancel on the 16th.

What if I subscribed through a family member's account?

If you are part of a family sharing group, the family organizer manages the subscription. You cannot cancel it yourself — you have to ask the organizer to remove Apple TV+ from the family plan, or ask them to remove you from the family group entirely.

Will I get a refund if I cancel mid-cycle?

Apple does not refund unused portions of your subscription. Once you have paid for a month or year, that payment is final. You keep access until the end of that period, but you will not receive money back if you cancel early.

How do I know if my cancellation went through?

Check your email — Apple sends a confirmation email to your Apple ID email address within a few minutes. You can also go back to your subscriptions settings and verify that Apple TV+ no longer appears in the list, or that it shows a restart option instead of a cancel button.