Apple fitness plus not working on Apple TV

Silly question, but you have subscribed to Apple Fitness ?

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.

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” ... >_>

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!

Just scroll to the bottom of this page and click on "Support" on the left

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?

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.

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.

Does anybody else get this message. I’ve tried everything so far mentioned to no avail. The only thing that works for me is airplay, not a great solution.

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

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.

Apple TV+ not working - work around Thank you Maveric80 - AND for my previous post I was very misinformed with Apple Support that Fitness + will NOT work with Smart TV with APPLE PLUS enabled. It will only work on the APPLE PLUS TV BOX. I have yet to even attempt IPAD LOL

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

I’m having the same issue. It works 50% of the time for both my wife and I.

It’s almost like they don’t care since it’s bundled with apple one anyways. One of the few apple products released that’s made with so many bugs