How to download apps and content that your family members purchased

If you use purchase sharing as part of a Family Sharing group, you can download apps and play content that your family members buy.

Use your iPhone or iPad to download content that family members purchased

1. Open the App Store, Apple TV app, or Apple Books.

2. Find your family member's purchases.

   • App Store: Tap your profile picture at the top of the screen, then tap Purchased.

   • Apple TV app: Tap the Library tab, then tap Family Sharing.

   • Apple Books: Tap your profile picture at the top of the screen.

3. Tap your family member's name to see their content. Learn what to do if you don’t see any content or can't tap your family member.

4. To download an item, tap the Download button next to it.

Use your Mac to download content that family members purchased

Find the list of your family's purchases, then download or play the content.

Download an app on your Mac

1. Open the App Store.

2. Click your name in the bottom corner. If you don't see your name, click the Sign In button, then click your name.

3. To see a family member's content, click your name next to Purchased by. Then choose a family member's name from the list that appears.

4. Download the app that you want.

Download a TV show or movie on your Mac

1. Open the Apple TV app.

2. Click Library at the top of the window, then click the arrow next to Library in the sidebar and select a family member's library.

3. Download or play the show that you want.

Download a book or audiobook on your Mac

1. Open the Apple Books app.

2. Click your name in the bottom corner. If you don't see your name, click the Sign In button, then click your name.

3. Your account page appears. Under Family Purchases, choose a family member's name.

4. Choose Books or Audiobooks.

5. Download the books that you want.

Use your PC to download content that family members purchased

1. From the menu bar at the top of the iTunes window, choose Account > Family Purchases.

2. Select a family member's name to view their content.

3. Download or play the items that you want.

Use your Apple TV, smart TV, or streaming device to watch shows that family members purchased

1. Open the Apple TV app.

2. Select Library > Family Sharing, then select your family member to see their shared movies and TV shows.

If you don't see your family's content

• Make sure that you're signed in with your Apple ID.

• Learn what to do if you still don't see your family's shared content.