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Apple TV Paramount Plus Not Working

Apple TV is owned by Apple Incorporated and is a streaming service that started in 2019 with the initiation of films and TV series. Paramount is a subscription video streaming service that has on-demand access to many popular programs, like the original Star Trek and the Discovery Channel and Nickelodeon. The difference between Paramount and Paramount Plus is that Paramount must have a live TV subscription, whereas Paramount Plus is what is known as a Stand-Alone Streaming Service.

If Paramount Plus isn’t playing on Apple TV, it may be due to an outdated app version. Ensure the Paramount Plus app is updated to the latest version through the Apple TV’s App Store, as this can often resolve compatibility and streaming issues.

The problem might also stem from cache-related issues within the Paramount Plus app. Over time, cache data can become corrupted, leading to app malfunctions. To resolve this, try uninstalling and then reinstalling the Paramount Plus app on your Apple TV. This will clear the cache and potentially fix any errors causing the app to not work properly.

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Apple TV Paramount Plus App Won’t Open

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If your Apple TV Paramount Plus App Won’t Open, there are a number of simple troubleshooting steps you can take to try to resolve the issue. First, you can try to Force Close your Paramount Plus App.

If your Apple TV Paramount Plus is not working and your Apple TV Paramount Plus App won’t open, go to your Home Screen. Double Click on the Home Button on the Remote. Swipe to the Right to find the Paramount Plus App. Swipe Up to force the closure of the App.

Then restart your Apple TV by going to Settings using your Remote. You can also try to unplug your TV. Then go to Settings and then to System and then to Restart.

Using the Apple TV Remote or Siri Remote (2nd generation Apple TV Remote), Press and hold down the HOME and Menu buttons at the same time until you see a green light begin to flash on your Apple TV device.

Now, go ahead and unplug the Apple TV. Keep it unplugged for 6 seconds. Then plug it back in.

At this point, reboot your router. Power cycle it by unplugging it from the power outlet. If you have a separate modem as well, unplug the modem from the power source first, and then proceed to wait 10 seconds before plugging it back in.

Plug the modem in first before plugging the router back in. When the router is recycled after a short period of time, now go ahead, and connect your streaming device and then test to see if the live streaming is proceeding normally.

If this still has not solved the problem, try uninstalling and then reinstalling the Paramount Plus App for Apple TV.

Highlight the Paramount Plus Icon and then hold and press the Apple TV’s Trackpad that is on the Apple TV Remote until you observe the movement of the icon.

Press Pause/Play on the Remote and then press Delete in confirmation of the fact that you do want to delete the app.

 Apple TV Paramount Plus Login Not Working

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If you cannot log in to your Apple TV Paramount Plus, it is usually due to a problem with an invalid email address or an invalid password. Read on to learn how to troubleshoot this issue so that you can quickly login to Paramount Plus normally again.

 If your Apple TV Paramount Plus is not working and your Apple TV Paramount Plus Login is not working, try using a different browser like Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Edge. Make sure that the browser you are using is up to date. You can also Clear Cache and Cookies.

In addition, make sure that Java Script and Cookies are both enabled, since that is the default setting for Paramount Plus.

Also, make sure to turn off all ad blockers and all VPNs and any other extensions that are running on your browser.

Be sure to use a WiFi network since the Paramount Plus may not function properly using only mobile data.

With Apple TV, you can try restarting your device by going to Settings and then to General and then to Restart.

Check for System Updates on your Apple TV by going to Settings and then to System and then to Software Updates. Then go ahead and install and run any updates.

Apple TV Paramount Plus Not Streaming

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If your Apple TV Paramount Plus is not streaming and, because of this, you and your family miss your favorite programs, it is indeed disconcerting and upsetting. Luckily, you can conduct some quick troubleshooting steps to rapidly resolve the issue.

If your Apple TV Paramount Plus is not working and Apple TV Paramount Plus is not streaming, first, turn off your TV. Then, Unplug your TV for thirty seconds. Now, reconnect the power source and turn the TV back on.  Relaunch the Paramount Plus App.

You should also evaluate if your computer and digital devices have the proper system requirements for Paramount Plus. Paramount Plus has an IOS requirement for phones of IOS 10 and IOS 11+ for tablets.

If you have an android device, you must have version 4.0.3.

If you have an Apple TV, the requirements to run Paramount Plus are to have generations 4 and 5.

If your computers are using Windows, to run Paramount Plus you will need at the very least to have a Pentium 4 with a 2.33+ GHz processor which runs at least Windows 8.1.

If you are using a Mac, then you will have to have a Multicore Intel Processor which runs at the very least Mac OS x 10.10.

In addition, Paramount Plus requires either Chrome Version 68+ or Mozilla Firefox Version 48+ or Microsoft Edge Version 14+.

Paramount Plus Buffering on Apple TV

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It is extremely frustrating if you are watching a show on Apple TV and then Paramount Plus keeps buffering. Buffering happens when your internet connection is too slow for content you are trying to download and stream from the internet.

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If your Apple TV Paramount Plus is not working and Paramount Plus is Buffering on Apple TV, first check that your internet connection is fast enough to provide for streaming through Paramount Plus. If you have an ad blocker, make sure it is disabled as Paramount Plus is ad supported.

How to Turn Off Subtitles on Paramount Plus Apple TV

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If subtitles are bothering you or simply not needed for your TV viewing activity on Apple TV Paramount Plus, you can easily and quickly disable this feature.

If your Apple TV Paramount Plus is not working and you want to know how to turn off subtitles on Paramount Plus Apple TV, at the same time the subtitles are playing, press on Down to go to Menu. Now, click on Subtitles. Then click on Off.

How to Activate Paramount Plus on Apple TV

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Once you have purchased your Paramount Plus on Apple TV, you will, of course, need to activate it. Take the steps outlined below to quickly accomplish this.

If your Apple TV Paramount Plus is not working and you want to activate your Paramount Plus on Apple TV, first select Sign In and then On once you go to paramountplus.com. At this point, you will be provided with an Activation Code.

On your computer enter the activation code. Sign into your paramountplus.com account and you will be presented with a confirmation screen.

How to Cancel Paramount Plus on Apple TV

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Sometimes things in your life change and you need to change your TV subscription. If you need to cancel your Paramount Plus on Apple TV, there are several steps you can take.

If your Apple TV Paramount Plus is not working and you need to know how to cancel your Paramount Plus on Apple TV, use the following steps depending on the device or platform that you used when signing up for Paramount Plus.

If you signed up for Paramount Plus on paramountplus.com on either your desktop or mobile device or on your Smart TV or on Xbox or on PlayStation 5, use the cancel instructions as outlined below.

First, go to Paramount.com. Then, go ahead and click on your own user’s initials that you can find in the upper right part of your screen.  

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Click on Account and then on Cancel Subscription.

If you signed up for Paramount Plus on either the Google Play Store or the App Store or Amazon or Roku, you must go back to that platform using the following steps.

If you used your iPhone or iPad to sign up for Paramount Plus, and used the App Store, go to your iPhone or iPad, and open the Settings App. Click on your name and then tap on Subscriptions.

If you do not see Subscriptions, go to iTunes and App Store, and tap on your Apple ID. Sign in and then tap on Subscriptions and then tap on Paramount Plus. Now, tap on Cancel Subscriptions and then tap on Confirm.

If you signed up on Apple TV for your Paramount Plus, open Settings and then select Users and Accounts. Now, select your account and then select Subscriptions. Then, select Cancel Subscriptions.

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If you signed up for Paramount Plus on an Android Phone or on an Android Tablet or on an Android TV from the Google Play Store, go to g.co/play/subscriptions from a smart phone or on a computer. Select Paramount Plus to Cancel and then select Cancel Subscription and then follow the rest of the cancellation instructions.