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Learn how to enable American Sign Language (ASL) or British Sign Language (BSL) support for shows and movies in the Apple TV app on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV.

Apple goes the extra mile to ensure people who can’t hear aren’t left behind, and they can enjoy music through the Music Haptics feature, which uses the iPhone’s haptic motor so they can feel music.

And now the updated Apple TV app in iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, macOS 27.2, and tvOS 27.2 has added sign language support. The only drawback is that, as of now, I couldn’t find any TV show or movie that supports it.

But now the core feature is in place, and I’m sure leading studios will support sign language, at least for new TV+ movies and shows.

This is yet another step that proves Apple’s commitment to accessibility and ensuring all kinds of people feel included. In case you don’t already know, Apple also has a SignTime feature (much like FaceTime) that lets people who can’t speak contact Apple customer care for help in these languages:

• American Sign Language (ASL)
• Australian Sign Language (Auslan)
• French Sign Language (LSF)
• German Sign Language (DGS)
• Italian Sign Language (LIS)
• Japanese Sign Language (JSL)
• Korean Sign Language (KSL)
• Spanish Sign Language (LSE)

Right now, the Apple TV app’s sign language support isn’t as extensive as SignTime, and it supports only American and British Sign Languages. But it’s a great start.

Here’s how to enable it on your device or a family member’s device.

Note that all Apple OS 27.2 versions are currently in beta, with a public release coming soon.

iOS

1. Update your iPhone or iPad to iOS 27.2 or iPadOS 27.2 or later.
2. Open the Settings app.
3. Scroll to the bottom and tap Apps.
4. Select TV from the list of applications.
5. Tap Sign Language and select American (ASL) or British (BSL).

macOS

1. Update your Mac to macOS 27.2 Golden Gate or later.
2. Open the TV app.
3. Click TV > Settings from the top menu bar.
4. Switch to the Playback tab.
5. Set Sign Language to American (ASL) or British (BSL).

tvOS

1. Download and install tvOS 27.2 or later on your Apple TV box.
2. Open the Settings app.
3. Scroll down and select Apps.
4. Select TV under the App Settings heading.
5. Select Sign Language and set it to American (ASL) or British (BSL).

Again, as of now, there is no word on which movies or TV shows support sign language. But when some do in the future, you should be able to see its icon on the item page or under the Accessibility section.

Also, check out:

• How to auto-download TV shows in Apple TV app on iOS 27
• How to create profiles in the Apple TV app for your child or family

Source link: https://www.idownloadblog.com/2026/10/23/apple-tv-sign-language/

The Constant Problem: Older parents and relatives who do not understand the value of their Apple ID and password.

The amount they care about their Apple ID and password cannot be measured because no care on their part exists.

It never ends.

They drop their iPhone. It won’t even turn on. They get a new iPhone. They don’t know their Apple ID and/or password. The “lose” everything (even though it’s all likely sitting in iCloud waiting to be restored).

Here’s how to set up their Apple ID so a broken or lost phone never turns into a lost account.

Apple allows you to designate yourself (or another trusted family member) as a Recovery Contact. If they forget their password or get locked out, Apple sends a short recovery code directly to your device so you can reset their password instantly—no security questions or email verification required.

1. On your relative’s iPhone, open Settings → tap their Name (Apple ID) at the top.
2. Tap Sign-In & Security → Account Recovery.
3. Tap Add Recovery Contact and select yourself from their contacts.
4. Accept the invitation on your own iPhone.

Older relatives often trust paper far more than digital password managers. Create a dedicated physical sheet and store it somewhere fixed (like with their tax documents, passport, or taped inside a kitchen cabinet door).

Include the following specific details on paper:

• Apple ID Email / Phone Number
• Apple ID Password
• Device Passcode (the 4 or 6-digit passcode used to unlock the phone screen)
• Associated Email Password (if their Apple ID uses a Gmail/Yahoo/ISP email, write down that email password too, as recovery links often go there)

If you also want to protect their photos and data for the long term, add yourself as a Legacy Contact. This gives you access to their iCloud data if something ever happens to them, without needing to fight Apple with death certificates or court orders.

• Settings → Name (Apple ID) → Sign-In & Security → Legacy Contact.

Relatives often lose data because iCloud backup runs out of space or is turned off.

• Check iCloud Storage: Ensure they have enough iCloud storage (the 50 GB plan for $0.99/month is usually enough to cover photos, contacts, and phone backups). Bonus: Then you get to deal with them about entering their credit card info in order to pay Apple $11.88 a year.

• Verify Automatic Backups: Go to Settings → Name (Apple ID) → iCloud → iCloud Backup and ensure Back Up This iPhone is toggled ON.

• Remind Them: Remind them to connect to Wi-Fi and plug the phone into a charger overnight, which is when automatic iCloud backups occur.

Action	What It Prevents	Setup Location on iPhone
	Locks out due to forgotten password	Settings → Apple ID → Sign-In & Security → Account Recovery
	Missing photos, contacts, and apps	Settings → Apple ID → iCloud → iCloud Backup
	Forgetting screen lock or email password	Kept in a safe, physical location at home
	Loss of family memory archive long-term	Settings → Apple ID → Sign-In & Security → Legacy Contact

If only we had a nickel for each time our parents or in-laws “forgot” (they never really knew) their Apple ID and/or password!

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Source link: https://macdailynews.com/2026/10/22/how-to-set-up-your-parents-apple-ids-so-broken-or-lost-iphones-never-turn-into-a-lost-account/