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how do i connect my apple tv gen 2 to the network without a remote and i've plugged the ethernet cable into my router, power source plugged in, and hdmi plugged into my laptop

how do i connect my apple tv gen 2 to the network without a remote and i've plugged the ethernet cable into my router, power source plugged in, and hdmi plugged into my laptop

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Posted on Mar 23, 2021 4:09 AM

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Posted on Mar 23, 2021 5:26 AM

The Apple TV box will not work as an accessory to a laptop. Connecting to a laptop is only useful for service (restoring the software), through USB (not HDMI). The Apple TV box is meant to connect through HDMI to a TV (or monitor or projector), for normal operation.


You can purchase a replacement remote from Apple or other resellers.

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Mar 23, 2021 5:26 AM in response to sherah80

The Apple TV box will not work as an accessory to a laptop. Connecting to a laptop is only useful for service (restoring the software), through USB (not HDMI). The Apple TV box is meant to connect through HDMI to a TV (or monitor or projector), for normal operation.


You can purchase a replacement remote from Apple or other resellers.

how do i connect my apple tv gen 2 to the network without a remote and i've plugged the ethernet cable into my router, power source plugged in, and hdmi plugged into my laptop

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