How to use the Search app on Apple TV 4K

You can use the Search app on Apple TV 4K to find movies, TV shows, apps, and music, and explore search categories.

By Abigail Shilets - Staff Writer
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The Search app on Apple TV 4K can help you find movies, TV shows, apps in the App Store, and music if you’re an Apple Music subscriber. You can also explore search categories you may be interested in, and results appear sorted by category as you search.

Note: In countries or regions where Siri is not supported, pressing the Siri/Search button on your remote opens the Search app.

Search for specific items

  1. Go to the Search app on Apple TV 4K.

    Tip: If you know which app you want to search in, you can select Music, TV, or App Store from the list next to Search In to go directly to the Search screen in that app.

  2. Enter a search query.

    Categorized search results appear below.

  3. Select a search result to see additional details, viewing or listening options, and more.

Explore search categories

  1. Go to the Search app on Apple TV 4K.
  2. Navigate down to view search categories you may be interested in.
  3. Select a category to view more information.

Not all features and content are available in all countries or regions or on all Apple TV hardware models.

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Abigail is a staff writer for GeeksChalk based in Pennsylvania. She covers news, how-tos, and user guides for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. Before becoming a writer Abigail studied computer science at University and also worked at Apple for more than two years. When not creating masterpiece for GeeksChalk, you can usually find Abigail hiking, climbing, or otherwise unplugged.
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