How to Connect iTunes to Movies Anywhere

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Still feel inconvenient that you can't play iTunes digital movies on Android or other non-Apple devices due to DRM protection? Not any more! With Movies Anywhere, you can now access your iTunes, Amazon, Google Play and Vudu movie libraries all in one place. As a new free streaming service launched on October 12 by Disney, Movies Anywhere acts like a digital locker for the movies you've purchased from various online retailers, such as iTunes, Amazon Video, Vudu and Google Play. That's to say, using a single app, you can now connect Movies Anywhere to your iTunes and other movie accounts in order to access all the eligible movies you've purchased from different retailers on various devices and operating systems.

Part 1. What Is Movies Anywhere?

Movies Anywhere is a streaming service that brings together multiple streaming services into a single platform for a simplified movie-watching experience. Initially launched by Disney in 2014 as Disney Movies Anywhere, this service aimed to give users access to their purchased Disney films across devices. Later, it expanded to include major studios like Universal, Sony Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox, and Warner Bros. This collaboration means that now, not only Disney but also a wide range of movies from these studios are accessible through Movies Anywhere.

If you think Movies Anywhere only deals with movies from Disney, you may be wrong. The beauty of Movies Anywhere lies in its ability to unite your digital movie collection from different services like Apple iTunes, Google Play, Amazon, and Walmart's Vudu as well as smaller vendors like Xfinity and others into one cohesive library. That is to say, if you purchase a movie on any one of them, you don't have to switch between apps or services—you are able to watch it on almost any popular device. That movie should appear in each of the services through which you've connected your accounts, regardless of where you bought them.

We're now talking about your accounts. When you sign up for Movies Anywhere and link your accounts from various supported retailers, you unlock additional perks. For instance, new users in the US who link two accounts to Movies Anywhere can receive five free movies upon connecting their account, which currently include popular titles like Big Hero 6, Ghostbusters, Ice Age, Jason Bourne, and The Lego Movie. This offer is a great incentive for those looking to consolidate their digital movie libraries and discover new favorites effortlessly.

Part 2. How to Use Movies Anywhere

It's important to note that Movies Anywhere currently operates exclusively in the United States. If you're residing in the U.S. and have accounts with multiple supported retailers, setting up Movies Anywhere is straightforward. Create an account on the Movies Anywhere website using your preferred method—whether it's through Facebook, Google, or email—and follow the prompts to connect your accounts. You can choose to link them all through the Movies Anywhere app.

How to Set Up Movies Anywhere:

If you're excited about Movies Anywhere, here's a simple guide to get started. Currently, Movies Anywhere is available only in the US, but users can access their collection outside of the US to stream and download movies.

Go to the Movies Anywhere website or open the Movies Anywhere app.
You can sign up using your Facebook account, Google account, or by creating a new account with your email address and a password.
Once you've registered, log in to your Movies Anywhere account.
Click on your user profile in the upper right corner of the website.
Select "Manage Retailers" from the dropdown menu. This will take you to a list of supported accounts.
Choose the services you want to link to Movies Anywhere (such as iTunes). Click the "Connect" button next to each service and follow the prompts to sign in and authorize the connection.
- If you are using a desktop browser to link your iTunes account, you will need to have the desktop client of iTunes installed on your computer.

After linking your accounts, your entire movie collection will be available through the Movies Anywhere app. However, do note that not all iTunes movies may be eligible for Movies Anywhere, so some may not appear.

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You can access Movies Anywhere on both computer and mobile devices as well as media streaming boxes. The streamer is supported by almost all popular devices and platforms, including iOS, tvOS, Amazon Kindle, Android, Chromecast, Roku, Windows, and most web browsers.

Part 3. How to Fix iTunes Not Connecting to Movies Anywhere

As mentioned earlier as a note, not all iTunes movies are eligible for Movies Anywhere so may appear in the collection. But those from studios that participate in the MA program will remain as good as where it is supposed to be. If possible, also verify that the movies are purchased from or redeemed directly at the iTunes Store before the migration from the iTunes Store to the Apple TV. Finally, if you've linked your iTunes account (Apple ID) to other digital retailers previously, make sure those movies appear in your iTunes library. Check by navigating to the "Movies" section to see if the problematic movies are there. Movies obtained through other means may not sync properly.

If the issues persist, try these steps:

Go to the iTunes Store on your desktop.
Scroll down to the footer and click on "Account" under the Manage section.
Under the "Apple ID Summary," you should see Movies Anywhere listed if the accounts are linked successfully.
Log in to your Movies Anywhere account.
Go to your user profile and select "Manage Retailers."
Ensure that iTunes is listed as a connected retailer. If not, follow the steps to link your iTunes account.
After successfully linking your accounts, it may take up to 24 hours for the movies to sync and appear in your Movies Anywhere library. Patience is key.
- Tip: If the movies do not appear after 24 hours, try unlinking and re-linking your iTunes account in Movies Anywhere.
  1. Go to "Manage Retailers" in Movies Anywhere.
  2. Disconnect iTunes and then reconnect it, following the prompts to sign in and authorize the connection again.

If iTunes shows as connected in your Movies Anywhere account but not vice versa, contact Movies Anywhere support by navigating the MA website and using the live chat option to speak with an agent for further assistance.

Part 4. How to Get iTunes Movies Anywhere & Anytime [MP4]

You can access Movies Anywhere on both computer and mobile devices as well as media streaming boxes. It's supported by almost all popular devices and platforms, including iOS, Apple TV, Amazon Kindle, Android, Chromecast, Roku, PC, and web browsers.

convert videos

Although Movies Anywhere makes it easy for you to enjoy your iTunes movies on all kinds of devices, it still lacks support for some commonly used platforms. Here we mean the media players like VLC, WMP, KMPlayer, etc. What if you want to watch iTunes movies on a PC with those media players? Don't worry. All you'll need is a smart iTunes DRM removal tool like ViWizard DRM Media Converter, which will help you remove iTunes DRM and convert those iTunes movies from protected M4V to common MP4, MOV, etc. formats supported by VLC and other media players. For more details about iTunes movies and DRM, you can read on the following tutorial to find out how to losslessly remove DRM from iTunes movies on Mac and Windows.