I just can't login my iCloud account on Apple TV (3rd gen)
I checked password, restored Apple TV settings and changed my password, but none worked.
Any suggestions?
It seems this is a new error message for an known situation:
If you have Two-Factor Authentication for your Apple ID, and an older device, then the sign-in procedure is a bit special:
What if I use two-factor authentication on a device running older software?
If you use two-factor authentication with devices running older OS versions—like an Apple TV (2nd or 3rd generation)—you might be asked to add your six-digit verification code to the end of your password when signing in. Get your verification code* from a trusted device running iOS 9 and later or OS X El Capitan and later, or have it sent to your trusted phone number. Then type your password followed by the six-digit verification code directly into the password field.
There is a time limit before the code expires, so it is best to request your code (or a new code*) after entering the characters of your password, to use those precious seconds effectively for just the code.
Outstanding!! I just tried that and it worked! Not sure why it wouldn’t work any of the other ways I tried but this worked first try. Thanks 👍🏻
Hi, I've seen .. Two-Factor Authentication in the old software works or not.
In my two ATV3 rev.a itunes ask the code, but in icloud not.
THANK YOU! For posting this answer! Finally something that actually worked to solve my problem! 😀
Agree totally, no wonder people are tossing AppleTV’s in favor of Roku boxes!
Thanks. I tried it by requesting a code first and entering it with my password and it worked...this time.
Is not working for me, I tried in iCloud and iTunes. I ask for the verification code when I already have all the info typed in. I write the password follow by the code
I too am having the same issue. Now aware of the need to add the 2FA code and within some time limit but no luck after numerous attempts over the last couple of days. This is really frustrating.
Flappy, it sure is. I ended up with the most simple and easy system, ROKU :)
I have a roku. I also have another apple TV and strangely it accepts my password.
Do I understand what is going on? No. Am I going to badger Apple to find out? Yes!
can't connect iCloud account in Apple TV
