Apple TV is the premium choice for streaming on any television, pairing beautifully with Canvas TV Artwork. Whether you have an Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD, you can display stunning 2-hour classical art videos completely free through the YouTube app.
Apple TV also features its own stunning Aerial screensaver — but with Canvas TV Artwork, you can take ambient art display to an entirely new level of warmth and elegance.
How to Display Art on Apple TV
- Press the TV button on your Siri Remote to reach the home screen.
- Open the App Store.
- Search for YouTube and download the free app.
- Open YouTube and sign in with your Google account.
- Search for Canvas TV Artwork and subscribe.
- Select a 2-hour art video and press play.
- Swipe down on the Siri Remote to hide the YouTube interface for a clean fullscreen art display.
Apple TV Aerial Screensaver
- Go to Settings → General → Screen Saver.
- Under Type, choose Aerial for the default flying scenes.
- To use your own photos: choose Photo Library.
- Set Start After for your preferred delay.
Note: Aerial is stunning for landscapes. Canvas TV Artwork offers something distinct — the intimate warmth of oil paintings in baroque gold frames designed for indoor display.
AirPlay from iPhone or iPad
- Open YouTube on your iPhone and find a Canvas TV Artwork video.
- Press play, then tap the AirPlay icon in the YouTube player.
- Select your Apple TV from the device list.
- The video plays on your TV while your phone is free.
Tips for the Best Experience
- Apple TV 4K supports Dolby Vision HDR: Settings → Video and Audio → Format → HDR Format
- Siri: press and hold the mic button and say "Open Canvas TV Artwork on YouTube"
- All Canvas TV Artwork videos are completely silent
- Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) supports up to 4K 120Hz — check display compatibility
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common Questions
Does Apple TV have an art screensaver?
Apple TV features the Aerial screensaver — stunning 4K drone footage of global locations. Canvas TV Artwork through YouTube offers a different and equally beautiful experience: oil paintings in baroque gold frames, specifically designed for warm indoor display.
Is Canvas TV Artwork free on Apple TV?
Yes, all Canvas TV Artwork videos are free through the YouTube app on Apple TV. No subscription required.
Does Apple TV 4K support 4K YouTube?
Yes. Apple TV 4K (2nd generation and later) supports 4K HDR YouTube playback including Dolby Vision. Select the highest quality in the YouTube app.
Can I AirPlay art from my iPhone to Apple TV?
Yes. Open YouTube on your iPhone, play a Canvas TV Artwork video, and tap the AirPlay icon to send it to your Apple TV. Your phone stays free while art displays on your TV.
How do I get YouTube on Apple TV?
Open the App Store on your Apple TV home screen, search for YouTube, and download the free app. Sign in to subscribe and save favorites.