You’re probably spending more money on apps and subscription services if you and your family are a part of Apple’s ecosystem but haven’t yet used the Apple Family Sharing feature. It is simpler to share purchases, content, and storage across multiple iOS, Mac, and Apple IDs thanks to the Apple Family Sharing feature. Without sharing your Apple account, you can share paid apps, Apple Books, iTunes, Apple Family Music Plan, iCloud Plans, and even photos. For instance, you can share an app with your family without spending more money if you buy an ad-free version of it or unlock its Pro features. Here is everything you need to know about Apple’s Family Sharing feature, which makes sharing simple.
Use your iPhone or iPad to download content that family members purchased
- Open the App Store, Apple TV app, or Apple Books.
- Find your family members purchases. Tap your profile picture at the top of the screen in the app store, then select Purchased. Apple TV app: Select Family Sharing from the Library tab. Apple Books: Select your profile image from the screen’s top.
- Tap your family members name to see their content. Find out what to do if you can’t tap your family member or can’t see any content.
- Tap the Download button next to an item to download it.
Use your Mac to download content that family members purchased
Find the shopping list for your family, then download or stream the media.
Download an app on your Mac
- Open the App Store.
- Click your name in the bottom corner. Click the Sign In button, then click your name if you can’t see it.
- Click your name next to “Purchased by” to view content belonging to a family member. then select a name of a family member from the list that appears.
- Download the app that you want.
Download a TV show or movie on your Mac
- Open the Apple TV app.
- Select a family member’s library by clicking the arrow next to Library in the sidebar after clicking the Library link at the top of the window.
- Download or play the show that you want.
Download a book or audiobook on your Mac
- Open the Apple Books app.
- Click your name in the bottom corner. Click the Sign In button, then click your name if you can’t see it.
- Your account page appears. Under Family Purchases, choose a family members name.
- Choose Books or Audiobooks.
- Download the books that you want.
Use your PC to download content that family members purchased
- Select Account > Family Purchases in the iTunes window’s top menu bar.
- Select a family members name to view their content.
- Download or play the items that you want.
Use your Apple TV, smart TV, or streaming device to watch shows that family members purchased
- Open the Apple TV app.
- To view the shared movies and TV shows of your family members, go to Library > Family Sharing and then select your relative.
If you don’t see your family’s content
- Make sure that youre signed in with your Apple ID.
- Find out what to do if you still cannot see the shared content with your family.
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FAQ
How do you share Minecraft with family?
Create a family group by clicking Manage Family Accounts and Create Child Accounts. Click Create an Account in the Add Someone box, start in the Create an Account for Child box, and then follow the on-screen directions to create the account. Once created, edit the parental settings as needed.
Can I share Minecraft app?
Unfortunately, this is not possible. This is because each platform sells and licenses Minecraft separately, and because each platform has its own market, transferring licenses is not possible.
How do I share a game app with my family?
Apps & gamesOpen the Google Play app . At the top right, tap the profile icon. Tap Settings Family. Family Library settings. Select Apps & Games, Movies & TV, or Books. Remember that if a tab is absent, none of your relatives have added any content to that category.
How do I share my Minecraft app with family Android?
Go to My Apps in the Google Play Store app.
