error entering apple ID on Apple TV

Hi workchuckles :)

Welcome to the Apple Community, where some of us do our best to help each other.

Apple support have articles online (links below) that may help.

Reset or restore your Apple TV to its factory settings

https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT202118

Set up your Apple ID on Apple TV

You need only one Apple ID to use Apple TV app, iTunes, iCloud and Game Center services

https://support.aphttps://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212543

Sign in with your Apple ID

Your Apple ID is the account that you use to access all Apple services,

and make all of your devices work together seamlessly.

After you log in, you can use the App Store, iCloud, iMessage, Apple Music, Apple TV+ and more.

https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT204053#tvos

Get your Apple ID ready for purchases or downloads on your Apple TV

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212543

Hope one or more of the articles will help you :)

For the Apple TV app on smart TVs or third party streaming devices, you can reset the app and start over.

Reset the Apple TV app - Apple Support