Are older Apple TV devices useless? I have three older Rokus that had no problem logging into Apple TV+ but my Apple TV will not accept my login. And yes I'm using an iPhone and getting the codes and trying 178 different ways and times. I'm pretty sick of Apple right now.
older Apple TV device
Please be more specific. What is your model Apple TV? Identify your Apple TV model - Apple Support
The Apple TV+ service is compatible with Apple TV (3rd generation or later).
Devices you can use with the Apple TV app and Apple TV+ - Apple Support
If two-factor authentication is giving you trouble, then that is a separate issue. The Apple TV (2nd and 3rd) generation are older than two-factor authentication. Because of that, an adjusted sign-in procedure may be needed. First enter the characters of your password (do not submit yet). Then manually request a new verification code, and append that code to the password. This way you use those precious seconds effectively for just the code, before a time limit invalidates the code. This should be a one time thing, unless you reset settings.
older Apple TV device
Please be more specific. What is your model Apple TV? Identify your Apple TV model - Apple Support
The Apple TV+ service is compatible with Apple TV (3rd generation or later).
Devices you can use with the Apple TV app and Apple TV+ - Apple Support
If two-factor authentication is giving you trouble, then that is a separate issue. The Apple TV (2nd and 3rd) generation are older than two-factor authentication. Because of that, an adjusted sign-in procedure may be needed. First enter the characters of your password (do not submit yet). Then manually request a new verification code, and append that code to the password. This way you use those precious seconds effectively for just the code, before a time limit invalidates the code. This should be a one time thing, unless you reset settings.
Model A1469
Software v 7.5 (8097)
I have the Apple TV Plus app on my Apple TV. I get to the login and it never accepts the code that is sent to my phone.
Ridiculous that Apple TV is harder to use than Roku devices.
You are most appreciated. I started the whole login on my Apple TV over. I then entered my ID, and submitted. Then I typed my password---I then went to my iPhone and got a code manually. I typed those six numbers right after my password. It took a minute to load, but now I have Apple TV plus on my gen3 Apple TV ..
THANK YOU! :-)
To fully explain: I install technology for clients and own Chromecast, Amazon Fire, Roku, and Apple TV devices. I test these and smart TVs and use that experience to help clients. This Apple TV problem was my own house and I really wanted to get back to using this favorite little box. My iPhone 11 Pro casts to the Apple TV but not any of the other devices.
So, your quick and patient help is incredibly nice and super helpful.
Please have a wonderful weekend and thank you again.
I’m glad it finally worked for you. Enjoy your reclaimed device and services.
I tried that over and over. I reset the Apple TV. I logged into photos and itunes. The Apple TV plus app is the only problem.
Should I throw away my older Apple TV? My much older Roku works with Apple TV but my Apple TV does NOT.
