LiamRS242
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Q: On the new Apple TV 4th generation, can I turn off bluetooth as I can on the 3rd generation?

Hi, on the new Apple TV 4th generation, can I turn off bluetooth as I can on the 3rd generation?

Posted on Apr 10, 2016 2:02 AM

by Alley_Cat,Solvedanswer
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A:

Can't see an off option in the menus - I'd be surprised if there was one.

Posted on Apr 10, 2016 4:02 AM

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Q: On the new Apple TV 4th generation, can I turn off bluetooth as I can on the 3rd generation?

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  • by Alley_Cat,

    Alley_Cat Alley_Cat Apr 10, 2016 3:13 AM in response to LiamRS242
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    Apr 10, 2016 3:13 AM in response to LiamRS242

    I don't think so as it's required for the Siri remote.

  • by LiamRS242,

    LiamRS242 LiamRS242 Apr 10, 2016 3:24 AM in response to Alley_Cat
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    Apr 10, 2016 3:24 AM in response to Alley_Cat

    thanks, I read that you can still use the old apple IR remote with it though - does anyone know if that's true and if so whether bluetooth could then be turned off?

  • by Alley_Cat,Helpful

    Alley_Cat Alley_Cat Apr 10, 2016 3:37 AM in response to LiamRS242
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    Apr 10, 2016 3:37 AM in response to LiamRS242

    Yes, the old remote works fairly well and I use both, and generally prefer it unless doing something that needs the Siri commands or touchpad.

     

    I've not checked about turning BT off in the menus but do you have a reason for doing so?

  • by LiamRS242,

    LiamRS242 LiamRS242 Apr 10, 2016 3:41 AM in response to Alley_Cat
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    Apr 10, 2016 3:41 AM in response to Alley_Cat

    thanks, that's useful to know about the remote.  The reason is probably a bit silly but we're a bit over cautious about our toddler being around bluetooth.

  • by Alley_Cat,Solvedanswer

    Alley_Cat Alley_Cat Apr 10, 2016 4:02 AM in response to Alley_Cat
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    Apr 10, 2016 4:02 AM in response to Alley_Cat

    Can't see an off option in the menus - I'd be surprised if there was one.

  • by Alley_Cat,

    Alley_Cat Alley_Cat Apr 10, 2016 3:55 AM in response to LiamRS242
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    Apr 10, 2016 3:55 AM in response to LiamRS242

    LiamRS242 wrote:

     

    thanks, that's useful to know about the remote.  The reason is probably a bit silly but we're a bit over cautious about our toddler being around bluetooth.

    Wise to be cautious - it's really an unkwown - perhaps just limit TV time as would be sensible anyway?  The issue I guess is that AppleTV might need to be turned off.  Not sure how the low energy of BT 4.0 on AppleTV 4.0 translate into actual power of the EMF.  I wonder if you let the Siri remote battery run down so it's off if the BT chip in AppleTV then goes into a low power mode automatically if not connected?

  • by targheekid,

    targheekid targheekid Sep 7, 2016 3:30 PM in response to LiamRS242
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    Sep 7, 2016 3:30 PM in response to LiamRS242

    Hi, Did you ever figure out if the BT chip sleeps using a 3rd Gen remote on AppleTV 4th gen? Before buying one, I wanted to know if this was successful. Or if there is a way to turn off BT altogether. Thanks!