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iPad pad settings. Apple TV. This device cannot be used to receive Apple ID verification codes. Remove from account.

What is the correct way to set up so Apple TV can receive verification codes.

Thanks for you help. :0)


Apple TV 4K, tvOS 13

Posted on Mar 6, 2020 2:04 PM

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Posted on Mar 7, 2020 6:48 AM

The Apple TV box itself cannot receive verification codes. You would receive those on a different device, then enter the code on the Apple TV. If you do not have a secondary ‘trusted Apple device’ or a trusted phone number, then you cannot use two-factor authentication.

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Mar 7, 2020 1:02 AM in response to bill012620

Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support

Trusted devices
A trusted device is an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 9 and later, or Mac with OS X El Capitan and later that you've already signed in to using two-factor authentication. It’s a device we know is yours and that can be used to verify your identity by displaying a verification code from Apple when you sign in on a different device or browser. An Apple Watch with watchOS 6 or later can receive verification codes when you sign in with your Apple ID, but cannot act as a trusted device for password resets. 


So, which model iPad, and which version iOS?

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