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  1. H

    HELP! Media controls for Apple TV showing on Lock Screen

    When I am watching Apple TV, the media controls for the TV show keep showing up my Lock Screen when it is locked. I keep having to switch it from “Apple TV Media” to “iPhone” in control center to get rid of it. See attached photo. I am not sure of the setting to stop the auto pop-up controls...
  2. snak-atak

    Is the new 2022 Apple TV 4K worth it? I already own the 2017 model.

    Let me start by saying that I don't expect another Apple TV upgrade for at least another 2-3 years, so if I am going to upgrade any time in the next year or two, I might as well get it now and reap the benefits, if there are any. I'll also disclose that my current Apple TV is connected to a...
  3. P

    Apple TV Help

    Question for you guys any help would be much appreciated well I just got a Apple TV 4K and it keeps shutting my TV off after I’ve been away from it and not playing anything how do I make it so my aucatal tv doesn’t turn off
  4. J

    HomeKit Apple TV in scenes

    Hey all. Was wondering if there’s a way to set a scene in HomeKit and have my Apple TV continue watching a show? I made a scene for my wife’s bedtime so the overhead light turns off, desk lamp dims to 5% but I don’t see a way to also trigger Apple TV to open Netflix and continue watching her...
  5. purdnost

    Apple TV UP Next Display: Still Frame or Poster Art?

    Just out of curiosity, do you have your Apple TV device preferences set to show a still frame or poster art in your up next display? Why?
  6. WilliApple

    U1 in the 3rd generation Siri Remote

    Greetings! On the right of the image below is the internals of the second generation Siri Remote: However, I lose my remote a lot. Apple could have fixed this solution, but they chose not to. I am wondering if its possible for Apple the add the U1 chip to the Siri Remote. Personally, I...
  7. lawlietkm

    Resolved How to read local files on Apple TV through VLC SMB?

    Hello, A friend told me to use VLC on my Apple TV so I can stream the local files from my iMac onto the Apple TV through SMB. Now that I've tried to set up, I'm confused and can't make it work for various reasons : - First, I'm not sure of which one is the right folder on the VLC tab because...
  8. purdnost

    Still Having Issues Selecting the Subtitles Button on Apple TV

    I was hoping iOS 16 would have resolved this, but selecting the subtitles button while watching a show on Apple TV using the Control Center Apple TV remote is still an issue. I can sometimes get to it if I skip up several times, but most of the time, I can’t. Are there any tips or tricks to...
  9. purdnost

    Control Center Apple TV Remote No Longer Controls My Bose Soundbar Volume

    Since updating to iOS 16, the Apple TV remote in Control Center no longer controls the volume for my Bose soundbar, which is plugged into the ARC HDMI port. Has anyone else experienced something similar? Any suggestions on how I might be able to resolve this?
  10. writevli

    Why buy an  TV?

    Not sure if it’s just FOMO, but modern 4K TVs have built-in apps like Netflix, Prime and tv+. I also use my PS5 for gaming and occasionally YouTube. With a sound bar connected in optical, that’s 2 remotes and 1 HDMI port used. From first glance, it’s seems quite annoying to have another...
  11. H

    TV notifications in iOS not showing

    Hello Everyone, This one has been boggling my mind and I wanted to reach out for some help. Under settings, notifications. The TV app doesn’t appear. I can’t find anywhere in the tv app to turn on notifications and I tried under TV in the settings menu, but it only is giving access to Siri. I...
  12. PinkyMacGodess

    Apple TV can't access shared content on Mac Mini suddenly.

    So, I don't remember exactly when it happened, but for the past few months, I have had a problem getting my ATV to connect to my Mac Mini to play movies and other videos. Sometimes, infrequently, I can get it to see the content, and then sometimes it will actually play the content, and...
  13. jumpcutking

    AppleTV 4k (2nd) - Randomly Goes into Stand By Mode

    My loved Apple TV has seen better days. It recently (over the past few days) has decided to randomly and without notice, go into stand-by mode. Occasionally it will happen after seeing this pop-up: "Press and hold the power button to shut down." Other times... it gets me in the middle of a...
  14. B

    Is the Apple TV really worth it?

    Hi everyone! I currently own a Apple TV 4K. Works fine and all. But I’m also trying to clear out some cables, and wondering since my TV can access streaming apps on its own, I’m wondering if it’s worth keeping my Apple TV. I don’t play games on it. I do access my purchased content from Apple...
  15. S

    Country changing on the Apple TV box

    Hey y'all, So I moved to Germany and have a ton of American regional movies on my Apple TV. My girlfriend is German and I was hoping if I change the region to Germany, it will change the languages of the movies on my list to include a German dubbed version? An amazing bonus would be if it had...
  16. G

    Reporting incorrect information

    On the Apple TV app I have noticed movies in my purchased library that have an incorrect release year or cast information is incorrect. Is there an email address or way to tell iTunes so they can correct this?
  17. J

    Apple TV 4K HDR - Factory reset issue

    Hi All, Does anyone know of a way to factory reset these things without a network connection or using a remote? I have some Apple TV 4K HDR units that are managed by JAMF Pro. They are locked in to conference mode, which prevents users from using the ATV remote to do anything other than wake...
  18. mpainesyd

    Mirroring Apple TV TO an iPad

    I use an AppleTV and stereo Homepods for listening to music. I don’t need a TV screen on all the time for this and prefer to turn the TV off. I am not particularly impressed with Homepod Siri selecting music and so currently must turn the TV back on to select my music. It would be much better if...
  19. MacinMan

    Apple TV 4K (2021) model strange UI lag (not remote related)

    Hey all, I recently upgraded to a 2021 Apple TV 4K, to replace an aging Apple TV 4th Generation. I also have an Apple TV 4K (2017). I've Recently been experiencing UI lag with the 2021 model (mainly in the app switcher.) What happens is the video freezes on screen but can still hear...
  20. abjarna

    HomeKit Too few continuous video streams on Robin ProLine Doorbell

    Hi all, I've been using a Robin ProLine Doorbell for almost 1 year now. It allows me to see a live video from my doorbell and start a live conversation with a visitor, right from the Apple Home app. Prior to the launch of Logitech Circle View Doorbell, it was the only doorbell officially...