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  1. drfunk1986

    Apple TV 4th Generation NEED HELP

    Okay so it's been a week, did the most current update from Apple only to have it wipe my system. Tried doin recovery via the troubleshoot method of plugging it into my laptop via usb-c and iTunes but iTunes does not recognize the device. Doesn't even display anything. Does anyone know how I can...
  2. agsmith87

    HomeKit Home Hub status different across iOS devices

    So I have a HomeKit setup running. At home there is one ATV4, used as my home hub. Everything was fine and working. Had to get my iPhone replaced so did a backup and restore. All good. However, now it seems HomeKit won't sync properly. On my iPhone, it says my ATV4 is in standby. When you...
  3. M

    TVos/TVapp - integrate external library into Up Next?

    I'm trying to wrap my head around the newer 4/4K model, TV app, and Up Next feature. From those with experience in these things... Is there an app that would allow me to integrate, let's say a 'folder' of personal library shows from a networked drive, into the TV app Up Next? Or would the...
  4. R

    Apple TV 4th Generation video quality

    I purchased an Apple TV 4th Generation for a Samsung HD TV (720p) I have in my bedroom. Yesterday I watched the first movie on it ("mother!") which I rented from iTunes movies. I really was expecting a better quality resolution at least like the one I get on my cable TV provider's HD channels...
  5. jefe2000

    Apps Stream 2018 Rose Parade on 4th Gen Apple TV

    I’d like to watch the upcoming 2018 Rose Bowl parade, but I’m one of those much ballyhooed cord cutters. Does anyone know if the parade will be streaming in a channel or app that I can access on my 4th gen Apple TV?
  6. BennyW

    Apple TV with LG Ultrafine

    Hi, I have an LG Ultrafine display 21.5", The one apple sells, 22MD4KA. Can I connect the Apple TV to the display?. I do not have a stand-alone TV in my place and don't really want to buy one. I believe that I would need an adapter to go from HMDI to Thunderbolt 3. I have searched...
  7. B

    Apple TV 4th gen shutting down randomly

    My 4th gen Apple TV keeps shutting down lately. Also, sucks in general.:rolleyes: Anybody else been experiencing random shut downs?
  8. ipoddin

    HomeKit Homekit no longer detects Philips Hue bridge

    I setup a Philips Hue 4 light system in my home about two weeks ago and had no issues. Setup my Apple TV as a bridge and was able to control with the Home app on my iPhone X and iPad Pro. Two days ago all of my accessories and bridge suddenly starting reporting "no response". However, I could...
  9. GreenApple29

    Siri Remote misbehaving

    Hello all I have the Apple TV 4 model and I just wanted to updated to the latest version of tvOS after updating I released that when I pressed navigation buttons on my Siri remote, some were ok and others seemed that they were mixed up like going down on a menu worked only by swiping right same...
  10. T

    Apple TV 4k selling better than expected?

    I see that delivery dates are pushed back 1-3 weeks depending on storage type for the Apple TV 4k. Glad I ordered mine along with my iPhone on the 15th.
  11. B

    Apple Tv 4th Gen not updating play counts

    Hey there all long time searcher thru these forums, just needing a little bit of help on something Ok, everytime i watch a movie on my apple tv it does not update the play counts on my iTunes on my MacBook Pro. maybe i am a little too OCD but i like keeping track of my play counts, but also if i...
  12. QuiteGrumpy

    Apps Help push ITV to launch an Apple TV app (UK)

    I'm really REALLY bored of waiting for ITV to launch an 'ITV Hub' app for the Apple TV 4 in the U.K. Their refusal to do so seems obstinate at this point. To really go all in with an internet driven 'get All my TV through Apple TV' approach it is essential that ITV and Channel 4 release apps...
  13. techwarrior

    New ATV Screensavers?

    Noticed a new beach screensaver today, appears to be Santa Monica Pier? Also, a new Dubai day scene. Maybe more, probably some new night scenes I would guess.
  14. zachlegomaniac

    To Sonos or not to Sonos

    Hello All, I finally decided to buy my first Sonos speaker (Play 3 - was originally thinking 2 Play 1) for my largest living space and then build out from there. Unfortunately, there is no way to connect it to my television without the connect, and my wife and I don't watch that much TV...
  15. M

    Apple TV-Onkyo-Samsung ...NO PICTURE

    I have an Onkyo TX-NR646 receiver that send the picture over HDMI to my Samsung 8000 series TV. I have great picture and sound from my cable box that goes through the Onkyo to the TV However, My Apple TV Gen 4 will not show a picture. I have sound but the TV is not bringing up the picture...
  16. ap60019

    Disney at it again. Content removed from iTunes

    It seems that Disney are at it again and have completely removed Mary Poppins from the iTunes Store. I don't know if this is an isolated case, one movie in the U.K. or not, but I am now unable to redownload Mary Poppins from the iTunes Store on iPad or Mac, nor can I access it on Apple TV 4...
  17. I

    Apple TV won't recognize Homesharing

    My 4th gen Apple TV will not recognize my computer's home sharing (it give's me the error splash screen telling me to turn it on). However on my mac mini it says i have home sharing turned on, and my library shows up on my wife's macbook pro (just streamed a song as a test). I've tried...
  18. M

    Apple TV Retail Demo Video links

    Hello! I'm not sure if it's been done already, but here's a list of all of the official Apple TV retail demo videos. (The ones that play when they're idle for a few minutes). If you want to change your Apple TV's demo video, in the retail mode configuration menu, use the reference file as the...
  19. scottlitch

    AT&T U-verse

    I called AT&T to find out if SSO (Single Sign-On) was coming to Apple TV (tvOS) and they told me it would in January. Anyone else use U-verse with Apple TV?
  20. M. Gustave

    iCloud Photo Library downloading to ATV

    Sorry if this has been answered, I searched but couldn't find any discussion. Does anyone know if turning on iCloud Photo Library on the Apple TV causes it to download your entire library to the device? My data use the day after getting it jumped 8GB in one day, and I haven't watched anything...
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