Apple TV User Guide
- Welcome
- What’s new in tvOS 18
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- Stream audio and video to Apple TV
- Use AirPlay-enabled speakers with Apple TV
- Use AirPods or Beats with Apple TV
- Connect Bluetooth devices
- Use your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch as a remote
- Use your iPhone or iPad as a keyboard
- Use your iPhone or iPad as a web camera
- Use Siri on other devices to control Apple TV
- Create personalized screen savers
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- TV app at a glance
- Navigate the Apple TV app
- Subscribe to Apple TV+, MLS Season Pass, or a channel
- Start watching on the Home screen
- Control video playback
- Search in the Apple TV app
- Watch Apple TV+ Originals
- Watch MLS
- Watch sports
- Buy or rent movies and TV shows
- View movies and TV shows in your library
- Manage recommendations
- Adjust TV app settings
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- Music app at a glance
- Subscribe to Apple Music
- Start listening on the Home screen
- Control music playback
- Search for songs, artists, and albums
- Discover new music
- Use Apple Music Sing
- Play music together using SharePlay
- Listen to radio stations
- Watch music videos
- Browse music in your library
- See what your friends are listening to
- Manage recommendations
- Adjust Music app settings
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- Fitness app at a glance
- Connect your Apple Watch or iPhone
- Subscribe to Apple Fitness+
- Start working out in the For You screen
- View workout details and control playback
- Browse or search for workouts
- Save workouts for later
- Combine workouts with Stacks
- View and manage your Custom Plan
- Work out together using SharePlay
- App Store
- Search
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- Copyright
Adjust settings for AirPlay and HomeKit on Apple TV
Adjust AirPlay settings
Go to Settings on Apple TV.
Go to AirPlay and HomeKit, then adjust any of the settings listed below.
Option
Description
AirPlay
Turn AirPlay on or off to allow devices to stream content to this Apple TV.
Allow Access
Set who can use AirPlay with this Apple TV. See Set who can use AirPlay to stream content to Apple TV.
Conference Room Display
Choose whether to use this Apple TV as a conference room display. See Use Apple TV as a conference room display.
AirPlay Display Underscan
If your AirPlay display appears cropped on Apple TV, turn on AirPlay Display Underscan to show the entire image. If you see black bars around the image, turn this setting off.
Adjust HomeKit settings
Go to Settings on Apple TV.
Go to AirPlay and HomeKit, then adjust any of the settings listed below.
Option
Description
Room
Select to choose which room this Apple TV is in. Choose a room already listed in your Home app, or choose a room from the Suggested Rooms list.
Name
Select to enter a new name for this Apple TV.
Notifications
Doorbell cameras you’ve connected with HomeKit appear in a list under Notifications. Select a camera to turn it off; select it again to turn it on. See Monitor cameras and run scenes in the HomeKit tab on Apple TV.
Set who can use AirPlay to stream content to Apple TV
Go to Settings on Apple TV.
Go to AirPlay and HomeKit, select Allow Access, then choose any of the following options:
Everyone: Everyone can stream content to your Apple TV.
Anyone on the Same Network: Anyone connected to the same network as you can stream content to your Apple TV.
Only People Sharing This Home: Only people you’ve added to your home in the Home app can stream content to your Apple TV.
Require Password: Require a password to stream content to your Apple TV. When this is turned on, you can select Password to enter your preferred password.