How to watch Telegram videos on Apple TV
Yes, with a separate app: "Tevegram - Unofficial Telegram" is on the App Store for Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K running tvOS 17 or later. Be aware that it is an older and more basic app than the Android TV version: you browse your chats and play the videos shared in your conversations, but there is no chat overlay and features arrive on Android TV first.
What you need
- An Apple TV HD or Apple TV 4K (any generation) on tvOS 17 or later.
- An Apple ID signed in on the Apple TV, for the App Store.
- Your Telegram account, and your phone to receive the sign-in code.
Step by step
Install Tevegram from the App Store on the Apple TV. Open the App Store on the Apple TV and search for "Tevegram". The listing is named "Tevegram - Unofficial Telegram".
Sign in with your Telegram account. Follow the sign-in screen; Telegram sends a confirmation code to your other devices or by SMS.
Browse your chats and play videos. Open a conversation and start a shared video. The player lets you change the playback speed.
Good to know on this device
Why it is more basic than the Android TV version
The Android TV app is where development happens first: the library with filters, playback that starts while downloading, resume, and the chat overlay. The Apple TV app covers chats and video playback, and is updated less often.
No chat overlay on Apple TV
tvOS does not let an app display anything on top of another app, so watch parties with the group chat over Plex or another player are not possible on Apple TV. That is a platform limit, not a choice.
Frequently asked questions
Does my Premium from Google Play work on Apple TV?
No. Purchases are tied to each store; pricing on Apple TV is shown in the App Store listing.
Will the Apple TV app catch up with the Android TV features?
No commitment for now. If you have an Android TV or Google TV device as well, that is where the full experience is.