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Have you ever asked yourself, "What is the TV Provider function on iPhone?" You've come to the right place, because we've got the answers on how you can use TV Provider feature in the Settings apps to connect to your cable provider. The TV Provider setting brings all of your TV show and movie watching experiences together under the Zero Sign-In feature. With TV Provider, you can sign in once with your cable provider or any iOS TV app like Hulu or Amazon and never have to sign in again on any other Apple device. Here’s how to watch cable on your iPhone or iPad using the TV Provider setting.
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How to Watch Cable on iPhone or iPad
- Open your Settings app.
- Scroll down and tap TV Provider.
- Select your cable provider.
- Sign in using your cable provider login info.
Now you just need to download the network apps that support the channels that are offered by your cable provider, such as CW Seed, Showtime, HBO GO, HGTV, etc. You'll be signed into all the apps automatically thanks to the Zero Sign-In feature and you'll be watching your favorite shows in no time!
