![]() ![]() If the Apple TV won't turn on at all, the first step is to check the power source. When you release the two buttons on the remote, the Apple TV will restart. You can do this by going to Settings > System > Restart, or by holding the Menu and TV button until the light on the front of the Apple TV begins blinking rapidly. If the Apple TV is doing either of these things or is acting glitchy in general, it's best to just reboot it. Also, from time to time, while the Apple TV is connected your wireless network and there is internet access, it's as if the apps just aren't receiving data, for no clear reason. Sometimes it's more than just one app that's acting up. To force close an app, double-press the TV or Home button swipe left or right to highlight the app and swipe up on the Siri remote touchpad. ![]() When this happens, your best option is to simply force close the app. Sometimes they lag or stop responding altogether. Just like with your smartphone, things can go awry with apps on Apple TV. Set your stereo to play music from the correct input.Ĭongratulations you are finished! Now all you have to do is enjoy your new Apple TV by watching some videos, playing music or streaming content from your iPad and iPhone.Editors' note: Originally published on April 19, 2017, this article has been updated to include more issues and fixes for the Apple TV. (If you haven’t used an optic cable before, make sure you remove the caps on the ends of the cable before plugging them in).Ħ. To have sound, connect your Apple TV to your stereo with your optic cable. Follow the Apple TV instructions setup instructions on your computer monitorĥ. Make sure your internet connection is working.Ĥ. If you don’t see it, make sure your computer monitor is plugged in and powered on as well.ģ. You should see Apple TV loading on your monitor when you power it on. Plug your Apple TV power cable and computer monitor in and power both of them on. ( I used a DVI to HDMI adapter here on my monitor as well )Ģ. Connect your Apple TV to your Computer monitor with an HDMI cable. A stereo/amp with an optic input (for sound).ġ. If you monitor does not have speakers (most don’t). ![]() If your monitor only has a DVI input (like mine) you will need an HDMI to DVI converter as well.Ħ. HDCP Compliant Monitor with an HDMI or DVI input.Ĥ. I wasn’t sure if my Samsung 2433 BW monitor was. Important: Your computer monitor must be HDCP compliant for Apple TV to work. That is exactly what I did with my 24inch Samsung monitor. One of the really cool things with the Apple TV is the ability to hook it up to a computer monitor. Is it possible to hook up an Apple TV to a computer monitor? Absolutely. ![]()
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