Downloading movies & tv shows onto Apple TV for travel/offline viewing

[countryside]

I do not know about y'all, but when I travel I often go to more remote locations where I can enjoy nature. Thus, I often do not have the internet to stream from Netflix, Amazon, HBO, etc reliably.

At the same time, I do not have the DVD/Blueray collection that I once had.

I think it would be amazing if we could put the 64GB of Apple TV storage to work by letting users download Netflix, Hulu, and HBO shows/movies at their house, and then travel with the Apple TV and be able to stream those movies offline.

Currently, we travel with our tiny Roku stick. It is not the best for usability. We would switch to ATV overnight if offline viewing was a possibility.

I would be just as happy if I could do this on my Mac, and I suspect with M1 that will be a reality on the coming Netflix and Hulu apps.

Also, if this is POSSIBLE, please let me know HOW!

Thoughts?

 

[Audit13]

Can't save movies to the Apple TV. I've never come across a way to do this.

 

[countryside]

Can't save movies to the Apple TV. I've never done across a way to do this.

It is a shame we cannot even download our iTunes Movie library.

 

[Audit13]

You can download iTunes movies to an iPad, iPhone, or MacBook for playback.

If you link your iTunes to Movies Anywhere, Google, and Vudu, these apps allow downloading for offline playback.

 

[Apple_Robert]

It is a shame we cannot even download our iTunes Movie library.

As a workaround, you could get an external drive, download the movies and shows you want at home while you have a computer, and then set up a new library that you point the Apple TV to when you are away. That may work. Since the purchases are DMR and are tied to your account, Apple TV just needs access to the internet to validate viewing.

If I am incorrect in some aspect fo this, someone please correct me.

 

[inkahauts]

Download your movies to your phone or iPad then airplay them to your appletv. Simple.

 

[mpainesyd]

Download your movies to your phone or iPad then airplay them to your appletv. Simple.

Plus you can buy an HDMI-Lightning adapter for your iPhone/iPad and connect to hotel TVs to play your downloaded shows. No need to take the ATV.

 

[inkahauts]

Plus you can buy an HDMI-Lightning adapter for your iPhone/iPad and connect to hotel TVs to play your downloaded shows. No need to take the ATV.

Very true!

 

[jimimac71]

So why did I buy the 64 GB device, only to learn I can't store iTunes movies on it?
What CAN I store on Apple TV?

 

[Audit13]

So why did I buy the 64 GB device, only to learn I can't store iTunes movies on it?
What CAN I store on Apple TV?

The on-board storage serves as a buffer for streaming, storage for apps, and storage for games.

 

[jimimac71]

The on-board storage serves as a buffer for streaming, storage for apps, and storage for games

I just got the 64 GB 4K ATV. Guess I have plenty of room for apps and games.