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Apple TV Screensaver Not Working.

Did anyone ever get a real, working solution to this problem? Aside from a complete reset, that is. I’ve seen several threads on it but no answer.


Screen saver is just black. Changing from aerial to photos and back again doesn’t work.

Posted on Jan 6, 2021 6:27 PM

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Posted on Jan 12, 2021 6:26 AM

I know how to turn on the screen savers. I know how to use screen savers. I know how to change them.


They don't work, as I previously described. The links don't help in any way. The links tell me this:


Apple has screen savers for your Apple TV!

Here's how to use screen savers!


If you know how to fix the broken screen savers please let me know. This is an ongoing problem for a lot of Apple TV owners, as this thread and others can attest to.

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Jan 12, 2021 6:26 AM in response to raina_b22

I know how to turn on the screen savers. I know how to use screen savers. I know how to change them.


They don't work, as I previously described. The links don't help in any way. The links tell me this:


Apple has screen savers for your Apple TV!

Here's how to use screen savers!


If you know how to fix the broken screen savers please let me know. This is an ongoing problem for a lot of Apple TV owners, as this thread and others can attest to.

Feb 20, 2021 1:21 AM in response to McQ14

I have this same problem... only screensaver that works is aerial... all others are broken and do not work... the app can access the material but will not display as an actual screensaver... when you try to preview... would love a fix but guess you and me and like 5 others are the only ones who want to see their own photos. Obviously this fix is not a priority for apple.


Feb 20, 2021 4:17 AM in response to russward1

Yeah, it’s frustrating. Apple simply doesn’t care about how poorly some of their hardware and software works. iTunes was always a prime example of this.


Every now and then I can get one of the other screen savers to work for a bit, like the nature photos, but then it just goes back to a blank screen.


Right now the only thing I can get to work is either aerial - and it’s always the same city - or Earth, from space. And that is always the same shot of western Siberia heading towards the Korean Peninsula, then Japan. That’s it.

Jan 9, 2021 10:51 AM in response to McQ14

Hi McQ14,


It looks like you're having some issues with the screen saver settings on your Apple TV. Screen savers are a great way to allow your Apple TV to still be active without affecting your TV. We're glad you reached out for help.


Take a look at the resource below and check the Screen Saver settings for your Apple TV.


Use Apple TV screen savers


If the issue continues reach out to Apple Support here: Get Support


Take care!

Apple TV Screensaver Not Working.

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