Disable MAC randomization on aTV

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Disable MAC randomization on aTV

How do I disable MAC randomization for Wifi networks on the Apple TV 4K?

Posted on Jan 13, 2022 11:29 AM

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Urquhart1244

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Jan 13, 2022 2:40 PM in response to ElectricDevil

Wi-Fi privacy - Apple Support

The MAC address randomization applies to iOS 14, iPadOS 14, and watchOS 7 devices. Not tvOS devices.

Apple TV 4K or later supports Wi-Fi frame sequence number randomization, which is different but related, to make sure the former stays effective.

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Jan 14, 2022 3:26 AM in response to Urquhart1244

Thank you for pointing out the difference. Then I don't have to chase that path making the aTV work.

I went ahead and created an MDM payload which looked like it's applicable for the aTV. But according to your clarification and the info in the document below, it does not apply.

The payload didn't make things work, btw.

https://support.apple.com/guide/security/wi-fi-privacy-secb9cb3140c/web

Kind regards.

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Disable MAC randomization on aTV

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