Having trouble accessing movies within your Apple Family Sharing? You’re not alone! Many users encounter confusion when trying to watch “My Family Movie” that’s been shared. This guide will walk you through the steps to ensure you can enjoy movies purchased by other family members in your Apple Family.
First, let’s ensure Purchase Sharing is correctly enabled. This is the foundation for accessing each other’s content, including movies.
For family members using an iPhone or iPad (iOS devices):
- Open Settings.
- Tap on [your name] at the top.
- Select Family Sharing.
- Tap Purchase Sharing.
- Make sure Share Purchases with Family is toggled ON.
If your family member is using a Mac computer, the process is slightly different:
- Go to the Apple menu in the top left corner of the screen.
- Click on System Settings (or System Preferences in older macOS versions).
- Click on Family Sharing.
- Select Purchase Sharing in the sidebar.
- Ensure Share my purchases with family is checked.
Once Purchase Sharing is enabled, you can download movies purchased by your family members. Here’s how to access them:
On iPhone or iPad:
- Open the App Store, Apple TV app, or Apple Books app.
- In the App Store, tap your profile picture at the top right, then tap Purchased. In the Apple TV app, tap the Library tab, then Family Sharing. In Apple Books, tap your profile picture.
- Tap on your family member’s name to view their purchased content. If you don’t see content or can’t tap their name, refer to this Apple support article for troubleshooting.
- To download a movie to watch “my family movie” night, tap the Download button (cloud icon) next to it.
On a Mac:
- Open the Apple TV app.
- Click Library at the top of the window.
- In the sidebar, click the arrow next to Library and select the family member’s library you want to browse.
- Find the movie you want to download and click the Download button.
By following these steps, you should be able to easily access and download “my family movie” selections from your shared family purchases. For more detailed information and troubleshooting, Apple provides comprehensive guides:
- How to share purchases with your family
- How to download apps and content that your family members purchased
Enjoy your family movie time!
