Quick answer
No. Apollo Group TV doesn't include Netflix. Netflix is a separate service with its own app, account and billing, and Netflix original series and films are distributed through Netflix itself. You can run Netflix and Apollo Group TV side by side on the same Fire TV, Android TV, Google TV, iPhone, iPad or Apple TV.
People switching from cable often build their new setup from a few pieces: something for live channels, something for films and series, maybe a sports app. So a common question before signing up is whether Apollo Group TV includes Netflix, or whether you still need a separate Netflix subscription.
The short answer is that Netflix isn't part of Apollo Group TV. Netflix is its own service, with its own app and its own account. The same goes for almost every major streaming brand. Once you know why, it's easy to plan a setup that covers what you watch without paying twice for the same thing.
This guide explains what Apollo Group TV includes, how it differs from Netflix, and how to run both comfortably on the same TV.
The short answer
- Apollo Group TV doesn't include Netflix. A Netflix subscription is separate and is managed with Netflix directly.
- Netflix original series and films are distributed by Netflix through its own service, so they aren't part of Apollo Group TV.
- You can use both on the same device. Fire TV, Android TV, Google TV, iPhone, iPad and Apple TV all run the Netflix app alongside Apollo Group TV.
- They do different jobs. Apollo Group TV is built around live channels plus an on-demand library; Netflix is an on-demand service built around its own catalog.
What Apollo Group TV includes
Apollo Group TV, often shortened to Apollo TV, is an internet TV service. Every pack includes:
- Live channels, organized by category and region, with a channel guide.
- An on-demand library of films and series you can watch when you like while your pack is active.
- HD, Full HD and 4K quality where available, shown on each channel.
- Apps and setup guides for supported devices, listed on our Apollo TV app page.
- Your account dashboard, with your pack, payments and support history in one place.
Every pack has the same channels and library. Only the length and the price change, which you can compare on the Plans page.
What Apollo Group TV doesn't include is access to other companies' services: no Netflix, no logins to other streaming apps, and no third-party accounts bundled in.
Why streaming services stay separate
Each service licenses and distributes its own content
Streaming companies negotiate rights to the films and series they show, and many produce their own. Netflix's originals are made or licensed for Netflix and distributed through Netflix. The same applies to other big streaming brands and their exclusive shows. A different service can't simply include them.
Each service runs its own account and billing
Your Netflix plan, profiles, viewing history and payment details live in your Netflix account. Netflix explains its plans and pricing on its own plans and pricing page. Nothing about your Apollo Group TV pack changes your Netflix account, and the other way round.
A warning about "bundles" you might see elsewhere
You may come across offers that claim to include Netflix accounts or "every streaming app" in one cheap package. Netflix accounts can only come from Netflix or from partners Netflix works with, such as some phone and internet providers. Anything else is a red flag. Our guide to the official Apollo Group TV website explains how to recognize trustworthy providers and avoid lookalike offers.
Apollo Group TV and Netflix compared
| Apollo Group TV | Netflix | |
|---|---|---|
| Main focus | Live channels plus an on-demand library | On-demand films and series |
| Live TV | Yes, organized by category and region | Mostly on-demand; live events are occasional |
| Original series | Not the focus | A large catalog of Netflix originals |
| How you pay | One-time packs, from one month to a year | A monthly plan, managed with Netflix |
| Renewal | No automatic renewal on one-time packs | Renews monthly until cancelled |
| Account | Your Apollo Group TV dashboard | Your Netflix account |
The two overlap less than you might expect. That's why many households keep both: Apollo Group TV for live channels and its library, and Netflix for its own originals. Our comparison of IPTV and cable looks at how live TV over the internet fits into a cord-cutting setup.
Running Apollo Group TV and Netflix on one device
You don't need separate hardware. Every device that runs Apollo Group TV can also run Netflix.
On Fire TV and Android TV
- Install the Apollo TV app with our Fire TV and Android TV guide. Our article on the Apollo TV Downloader code explains the Downloader step.
- Install Netflix from the Amazon Appstore on Fire TV, or Google Play on Android TV.
- Sign in to each app with its own account.
- Move both apps to the front of your home screen. On Fire TV, highlight an app, press the menu button (three lines) and choose Move to front.
On Fire TV, the remote's Netflix button opens Netflix directly, and the Home button takes you back to switch to Apollo TV.
On Google TV
Google TV devices install Netflix from Google Play, and the Apollo TV app the same way as Android TV. Our guide to Apollo TV on Google TV covers the setup.
On iPhone, iPad and Apple TV
Install Netflix from the App Store, and set up your player for Apollo Group TV with the login details from My Account, as shown in our iPhone and iPad guide and Apple TV guide.
On a Samsung or LG smart TV
These TVs usually have Netflix built in. To add Apollo Group TV to the same screen, our article on Samsung and LG smart TVs explains the options, such as a supported streaming stick in a spare HDMI port.
Planning your internet for both
Netflix and Apollo Group TV can run at the same time on different screens, for example a match on the living-room TV while someone watches a series in the bedroom. Each stream uses bandwidth, and live TV is less forgiving than on-demand video because it can't buffer far ahead.
- Add up the streams your household watches at the same time, not just one.
- Allow extra headroom for live TV in the evening, when networks are busiest.
- Use a wired connection or a mesh node for the main TV if Wi-Fi is weak.
Our guide to the internet speed you need for IPTV shows how to add it up, and Ethernet vs Wi-Fi on a Firestick helps if the TV is far from the router.
Does Netflix count toward my Apollo connection limit?
No. Your Apollo Group TV connection limit counts only streams playing on your Apollo login. Netflix has its own rules for how many screens can watch at once on your Netflix plan. Our article on IPTV connection limits explains how Apollo streams are counted.
Building a setup without paying twice
A few practical ideas from households that have cut the cord:
- Decide what each service is for. Live sports and news, a broad library, specific originals: write down which service covers each, and drop any that only duplicate another.
- Rotate on-demand services. Some people keep one on-demand service at a time and switch when they've watched what they wanted. Live TV tends to stay constant.
- Match the pack to your plans. A one-month Apollo pack suits trying it out; longer packs cost less per month. Compare them on the Plans page.
- Keep a list of renewal dates. Monthly services renew until you cancel. Apollo Group TV's one-time packs don't renew automatically, so you choose when to buy the next one.
What replaces what when you leave cable
If you're leaving a cable package, it helps to map each thing you used cable for to the service that covers it now. A simple table like this, filled in for your own household, stops you subscribing to two services that do the same job.
| What you used cable for | What can cover it | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Live news and channels | Apollo Group TV | Live channels by category and region |
| Live sports | Apollo Group TV, or a league or sports app | Check which channels carry the events you follow |
| Films on demand | Apollo Group TV's library, or an on-demand service | Libraries differ; check for the titles you want |
| A specific streaming original | The service that makes it | Originals stay with the service that produced them |
| The cable box | A supported streaming stick or your smart TV | See the devices on our app page |
Our cord-cutting comparison of IPTV and cable covers the cost and reliability side of the switch in more detail.
Common misunderstandings
A few mix-ups come up again and again when people combine services:
- "My Netflix login works in the Apollo app." It doesn't. Each service has its own login. Your Apollo Group TV details are in My Account, and your Netflix details stay with Netflix.
- "Apollo can bill my Netflix plan." It can't. Apollo Group TV only bills for Apollo packs. Netflix plans are paid to Netflix or to a partner Netflix works with.
- "If I cancel Netflix, Apollo stops too." No. The two accounts are completely independent.
- "Netflix uses one of my Apollo connections." No. Only streams on your Apollo login count toward its connection limit.
- "The Netflix button on my remote opens Apollo." No. It opens Netflix. Use the Home button to get back to your apps.
Example scenario: a household with Apollo Group TV and Netflix
*An illustrative scenario based on common support questions, not a specific customer's account.*
In this scenario, a family wanted live sports and news without cable, but the kids weren't giving up their favorite Netflix series. They set up a Fire OS streaming stick on the main TV, installed the Apollo TV app and Netflix, and moved both to the front of the home screen. Sports and news run on Apollo Group TV; the kids' shows run on Netflix with their own profiles. When a big match and a series overlap, the bedroom TV takes one and the living room the other, and their connection handles both because they checked their speeds first.
Frequently asked questions
Does Apollo Group TV have Netflix?
No. Netflix is a separate service with its own app, account and billing. You can use it on the same devices as Apollo Group TV.
Can I watch Netflix originals on Apollo Group TV?
No. Netflix original series and films are distributed by Netflix through its own service, so they aren't part of Apollo Group TV.
Can I use Netflix and Apollo Group TV on the same Fire TV Stick?
Yes. Install both apps and switch between them from the home screen. Moving both to the front of the home screen makes switching quick.
Is Apollo Group TV a replacement for Netflix?
They do different jobs. Apollo Group TV is built around live channels and an on-demand library, while Netflix focuses on its own on-demand catalog. Many households keep both.
Does Apollo Group TV include other streaming apps?
No. Apollo Group TV doesn't bundle accounts for other services. Be wary of any offer that claims to include Netflix or other streaming accounts.
Will using Netflix slow down Apollo Group TV?
Only if your connection can't handle both streams at the same time. Check your speed in the evening and allow headroom for live TV.
Can I watch Apollo Group TV and Netflix at the same time on two TVs?
Yes, as long as your internet can carry both streams. Each service counts its own streams separately: the Apollo stream uses one of your Apollo connections, and the Netflix stream uses one of the screens on your Netflix plan.
Is there a free trial so I can compare?
We don't currently offer a free trial. The one-month pack is the lowest-commitment way to start, and our Refund Policy explains how refund requests work.
Conclusion
Netflix isn't included with Apollo Group TV, and it can't be: Netflix distributes its originals through its own service and manages its own accounts. What you can do is run both side by side on the same TV, phone or tablet, with Apollo Group TV covering live channels and its on-demand library, and Netflix covering its own catalog.
If you're putting together your cord-cutting setup, start with our guide on how to get Apollo TV, compare the packs, or ask our support team if you have a question first.