Stephen Downs
Level 1 (77 points)
Apple TV

Q: Stop tvOS from asking for login

Each time tvOS turns on, it presents an obscuring login dialog that must be cancelled using the remote. I do not want this device associated with my Apple ID, nor do I want it to perform an automatic login. How can I stop it from asking for a login?

Apple TV, tvOS 9.2.2, Apple TV (4th Generation, Siri)

Posted on Aug 26, 2016 3:00 PM

by Stephen Downs,Solvedanswer
Stephen Downs Stephen Downs
Level 1 (77 points)
Apple TV
A:

Go to Settings > Accounts > iCloud and select Sign Out.

Go to Settings > Accounts > iTunes and App Store and select Sign Out.

Go to Settings > Accounts > Game Center and select Sign Out.

 

This appears to have stopped all unwarranted iTunes Store login prompts.

Posted on Aug 26, 2016 3:37 PM

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  • by Carolyn Samit,

    Carolyn Samit Carolyn Samit Aug 26, 2016 3:04 PM in response to Stephen Downs
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    Apple Watch
    Aug 26, 2016 3:04 PM in response to Stephen Downs

    Set up your Apple TV manually

    1. After you select Set Up Manually, choose your Wi-Fi network and enter your password.
    2. Wait for your Apple TV to activate, then sign in with your Apple ID. If you prefer to sign in later, choose Skip this Step.
    3. If asked, choose a device to send a verification code to. Then enter the code on your Apple TV.
    4. Finish the onscreen steps to choose settings for Location Services, Siri, screensavers, and analytics sharing.

     

    If you didn't choose Skip this Step, you will be prompted for your Apple ID.

     

    Set up your Apple TV (4th generation) - Apple Support

  • by Rysz,

    Rysz Rysz Aug 26, 2016 3:06 PM in response to Stephen Downs
    Level 7 (20,202 points)
    iTunes
    Aug 26, 2016 3:06 PM in response to Stephen Downs

    Apple TV 4 is designed as a streaming device, which requires your Apple ID.

     

    Perhaps you should consider getting a different device.

  • by Stephen Downs,Solvedanswer

    Stephen Downs Stephen Downs Aug 26, 2016 3:37 PM in response to Stephen Downs
    Level 1 (77 points)
    Apple TV
    Aug 26, 2016 3:37 PM in response to Stephen Downs

    Go to Settings > Accounts > iCloud and select Sign Out.

    Go to Settings > Accounts > iTunes and App Store and select Sign Out.

    Go to Settings > Accounts > Game Center and select Sign Out.

     

    This appears to have stopped all unwarranted iTunes Store login prompts.