Apple TV will no longer "toggle" to Settings Menu ?

The computers icon is for using home sharing (to access local media stored within iTunes or TV/Music app on a computer). There should also be an icon that says "Settings" and that is where you would go to set it up on the new network. This requires a physical remote so if you were trying to use the app then that will not work.

The other option is to restore the device. However, doing so on the device would still require going into the aforementioned settings. Otherwise, it would need to be done by connecting to a computer. This is also valid if one does not have a physical remote, as they can pair it with a BT keyboard during setup.

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My response above had already outlined the options, but I will summarize. You would need to select the "Settings" icon on Apple TV in order to connect it with your new wifi network. This would require a physical remote, and cannot be done by using the remote app.

If that is not possible then you will need to restore via computer. However, if you do not have a physical remote you would need to either pair with a Bluetooth keyboard during setup, borrow or purchase a replacement replace.

My response was most certainly reflective of your situation and is based on the facts. You did not mention whether you were using a physical remote and specifically stated that you were not able to select the settings icon at all. Thus, I was merely clarifying that it would not be possible to navigate to the settings when using the remote app, due to the fact that the ATV is not connected to a network.

As advised if you are not able to set it up on the new network via the settings option then you will need to restore. You would be going into Settings > General > Reset, however, you would need to choose restore as that will not only wipe the settings but do a full reinstall of the firmware. Once that is done you would setup the device as new, including the option to connect it to your new network.

If you are unable to go into settings, as you indicated above, then a computer would be required in order to restore.

Be aware that your Apple TV would be a 2nd gen, as it is over 9 year old hardware that can also be a factor to any issues that occur. Ultimately, if those issues persist it would no longer be supported as it is classified as obsolete.

Hello,

Can you please elaborate more on your question?

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