Unsurprisingly, tech companies don't want you to spend money buying from their competitors. This is the reason why an Apple ecosystem is chosen vs. Android:buy the ecosystem, not the gadget Apple vs. Android:buy the ecosystem, not the gadget. You love your Android phone and want to buy a tablet. Everyone tells you that the iPad is the best tablet, and it really is the best; But you still have to buy an Android tablet. Read More
If you have an Apple TV, you're probably aware of the great entertainment apps it has to offer. The 21 Best Entertainment Apps for Your Apple TV The 21 Best Entertainment Apps for Your Apple TV Your Apple TV has access to some truly amazing apps. Read more . Recent Android converts might have bought some movies from the Google Play Store and don't want to buy them again from Apple to watch on their Apple TV.
Fortunately, by using one of the two workarounds, you can watch your Google Play movies on the big screen with a bit of a hitch.
The first method involves the YouTube app on your Apple TV. Open the YouTube app and select the My YouTube section. Sign in to the Google account you purchased your content with.
Then, in the My YouTube heading, scroll down until you reach the Purchases section. This is where YouTube collects all the content you've purchased from YouTube directly, as well as movies from Google Play.
You can use this method to watch your Google Play movies on any Apple device, though it's not necessary on your iPhone since there's already a Google Play Movies app.
If the first method doesn't work for some reason or you want to try another way, AirPlay is the second solution. Download the Google Play Movies app on your iPhone or iPad (or just use the YouTube method above on your mobile device).
Then launch the movies you want to watch and tap on the casting icon. You can select the Apple TV you want to watch it on and it will be streamed to your TV thanks to AirPlay.
Not sure if an Apple TV is right for you? Check out our overview of what you can do. Still not sure if you need an Apple TV? Here's what you can do Still not sure if you need an Apple TV? What can you do? What's so much more about another expensive purchase from Apple? See what you can do with an Apple TV and decide for yourself. Read more.
Have you bought movies from YouTube or Google Play Movies? Did you enjoy watching them on your Apple TV? Tell us in the comments!
