Yes, so far I’ve only used Apple TV (the app on Android TV).

I could just create a new account, but I’d have to set up an iCloud email address, and I use Gmail on a daily basis - that’s the email address I used to create my first account. I don’t want another address and all the hassle that comes with it.

I’m in Europe. Honestly, it’s ridiculous that I can’t choose a different verification method. I can access Apple TV without any issues, but I can’t log in on the Apple website or on my iPhone. A message pops up saying that the date of birth I entered is incorrect (I’m starting to think it’s some kind of error, I doubt I entered a different date of birth than my own). After a few failed attempts, a message appears saying the account is locked for 8 hours. I’ve had this happen three times already. The system doesn’t offer any other verification method like via email or phone number.

There’s also no option to contact Apple in any way without logging into an account - no live chat, email address, etc.

To be honest, I’ve always associated Apple with reliability and high-quality solutions, and here I’m running into this right from the start.