Hello everyone. I just got an Apple TV 4K as part of my internet/cable suscription. I don't have a TV screen, but I do have a Macbook Pro 2014 and an iPhone 7 plus. Is it possible to set up my Apple TV using any of my apple devices and NOT a TV screen?
Thank you in advance.
Apple TV 4K
The Apple TV is a media streaming device that connects to a TV, it will not work without one nor can it be setup without a connected display.
There is no port on the 4K model for connecting to a computer, and the port on previous models was only for service use (restoring). Also, you would have access to the content directly on your Mac and iPhone (via TV app, 3rd party apps/websites) so there wouldn't be a need for connecting it anyway.
The Apple TV is a media streaming device that connects to a TV, it will not work without one nor can it be setup without a connected display.
There is no port on the 4K model for connecting to a computer, and the port on previous models was only for service use (restoring). Also, you would have access to the content directly on your Mac and iPhone (via TV app, 3rd party apps/websites) so there wouldn't be a need for connecting it anyway.
not sure what you expect the appletv can provide you in terms of service without a screen
people report it will not work as airplay receiver without a tv
the apple tv will not provide material to your ios or mac device to view
you can connect it to a computer monitor with hdmi port though
Question is why do you want to use an Apple TV without any kind of monitor..
Laptops usually have HDMI out and no HDMI in.
So you will probably be unable to use the Macbook Pro to display the content.
When you get some kind of screen setting up the Apple TV using your iPhone via bluetooth is very simple.
Getting it up and running with a plain old 1080p display is easy as long as you have a way to get the sound out.
Setting it up with a 4K HDR display will be more expensive route.
Setting up Apple TV without a TV screen?
