Apple fitness plus not working on Apple TV

Pairing the watch to the TV doesn’t actually happen. I open Bluetooth on the Apple TV and the watch never shows up (and vice versa on the watch). I used Fitness+ successfully on the Apple TV the first time, but now it only says for me to open the workouts app on the watch to connect, but when I do that, nothing happens at all. When using my the fitness+ app on my phone it connects properly to the watch, but on the TV .... nothing. And yes, it’s the same account, same Wi-Fi network and everything across all devices.

I’ve seen other people suggesting a factory reset, but I don’t think that, considering the prices we pay for these devices, factory resetting should be the answer to so many problems. It’s a long and tedious process. Yes, it’s easier with Apple products than others, but it still requires quite a wait.

So much for “it just works” ... >_>

I tried restarting apple TV, iphone, apple watch several times as well. I even plugged out and plugged in power cable for apple TV. All devices are on same home wifi. iphone and apple watch are paired/connected on bluetooth.

Sad thing is when I start fitness plus app on apple TV after doing all above, finally I get connect signal on my apple watch inside workout app. But then it repeatedly asks to enter validation code. I have no idea where this validation code is because it doesn't display validation code on apple TV or send notification to my iPhone or apple watch or even email. Any idea where this validation code is???????

You guys released a product into the market without properly testing end-to-end. It is a shame on appleTV / Fitness Plus / apple watch teams!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Note: I can start/play fitness plus from iPhone/connects with apple watch and continue workout

• Some users had to restart both devices for the pairing to work. [1] [2]
• Some users had to complete the Home setup for Apple TV, and make sure to assign a HomeKit ‘Room’ for the Apple TV to make it work.

Do you see the fitness App? In my case I didn't see it on a new Apple TV, went to Settings and then System then Software Updates and finally Update Software. I was on tvOS 14.2 and once I upgraded to tvOS 14.3 the Fitness app showed up (Icon looks like all three rings closed)

From there I can start an workout and it asks to connect to my watch.

Did you pair (bluetooth) your Apple Watch with Apple TV?

Do you have matching Apple ID accounts active on both devices?

Devices you can use with Apple Fitness+ - Apple Support

Apple TV+ not working - work around

1. sign out of devices iCloud and sign back in tv, phone, iPad and especially watch
2. turn off and on again Apple Watch
3. open Apple fitness + on main device eg tv 4K
4. reconnect your Apple Watch you will need to enter code
5. reopen your chosen workout

this took me 30minutes to figure list, hopefully will save others a load of frustration .

issue seems to be since Apple added requirements for tracking of your app data for analytics and preferences.

i have the same problem! At first I had an old Apple Watch so I figured that when fitness+ was coming out I just needed to upgrade because it wouldn’t connect, so I did. It’s been working fine until now. All I had to do was click on my watch icon on the tv and it would connect. now it’s Giving me the “open workout app” on the watch (and actually gives me the option on the watch to connect) but then it just spins saying “connecting” but never actually does. They’re all on the same wifi and same account. And I’ve already tried restarting everything several times. This is a real bummer. :/ has anybody found any kind of solution yet?

Thanks for those suggestions, but none apply 😫

I’ve restarted my phone, watch and Apple TV’s multiple times. Nothing worked.

As for the Home options, I use HomePods, too and have everything properly setup (that is, each Apple TV is named and assigned to separate rooms).

I was able to connect with no problem the first time I used it, then I had issues using Fitness+ with my iPhone 11 and had to restart both my phone and my watch for it to work. Now I was trying to use it on my Apple TV’s (both 4K) again and had these issues.

Ultimately, I tried resetting my bedroom Apple TV and that worked. It took almost two hours to do it all, though, so I’d really like to avoid doing that on my living room one, but I guess if there’s no other option ...

In addition, after AF+ disconnects and reconnects several times so I have to quit, then all of my other streaming services are disrupted. So Netflix, HBOMax, etc. disconnect. I originally thought this was a WiFi issue. But it didn’t happen on any other Apple device.

Apple Fitness + literally disrupts all other streaming. After this occurred I had to factory reset my Apple TV 4K to factory settings and re-input all app log ins. I’ve done that twice. No longer using AF+ on ATV4K.

Yes. I signed out of iCloud on Apple TV, and then signed back in.

Check HomeKit on Apple TV and pair your phone with the Apple TV (instructions will be displayed).

Open fitness App on Apple TV and your watch should now appear.

Sorry, I have no idea why you would get that, looks like a call to Apple Support.

Have look at this, it may help: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-tv-apple-watch-fitness-connection-issue.2275349/

Good luck!

I share your frustration when something doesn't work. I tried many things until I found the fix that worked for me. It's a pity the fixes we discover and develop for ourselves don't always work for everyone when we share our findings. But, persevere and I'm sure you'll be enjoying your work outs very soon.

Some of the workouts provide sound on Apple TV, but no video. I switch over to my I pad and all is well. All my connections are good and since the I pad works fine, I don’t feel it is an internet issue.

SAVE YOURSELF THE HASSLE OF A RESET!!! Definitely try signing out of iCloud on the Apple TV and then back in!! I was having this issue today, and was scrolling this thread, desperately hoping I did not have to factory reset my device. I saw one user suggest ensuring that the Apple TV has a “room” assigned in the home kit.. I realized I didn’t have that set up and tried that first. Moments later, I realized my Apple TV wouldn’t even connect to my phone, so I couldn’t set up the home kit. I scrolled more, and saw the iCloud sign out suggestion - this fixed both of my issues!! I can use Apple Fitness+ now AND my phone will connect and allow me to setup home kit!

I cannot get it to work even though it says my TV is supported- It will play the previews , but when I play the actual work out vid - I get the title on my TV with a white box with a music note in it- I can hear the Video , I just cannot see it. This also goes for the ROKU devices in the home. I think its something to do with the digital rights on the Videos , but still not fair they say it will work on your supported TV. Since you were having this issue since December , I think Apple wants to play dirty.