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Connection with captive network
Is it possible to connect to a captive network and how to do it? I’ve tried Wi-Fi and cable but nothing works S I need to open a browser and filling codes and this is not possible on Apple TV
Apple TV (2nd gen)
That is indeed not possible directly for any model Apple TV.
In a roundabout way, it is possible to use your own travel router in between your devices and the captive network. Then the travel router takes the captive portal part, and your devices connect to your own travel router in a non-captive way. As the name suggests, quite convenient for travelers and other users that want to connect to various networks.
Alternatively, it is also possible to enter the portal credentials semi-permanently through a device profile, as configured through the Configurator Mac app. More suitable for corporate or educational institution settings, due to the semi-permanent nature (no on-device interface for it).
That is indeed not possible directly for any model Apple TV.
In a roundabout way, it is possible to use your own travel router in between your devices and the captive network. Then the travel router takes the captive portal part, and your devices connect to your own travel router in a non-captive way. As the name suggests, quite convenient for travelers and other users that want to connect to various networks.
Alternatively, it is also possible to enter the portal credentials semi-permanently through a device profile, as configured through the Configurator Mac app. More suitable for corporate or educational institution settings, due to the semi-permanent nature (no on-device interface for it).
I'm looking for details on how this new captive portal sign-in for AppleTV actually works.
The Apple release notes simply state it can now be done.
What is the workflow / user interface process step-by-step to login with a public Wi-Fi portal such as in a hotel?
Can this be simulated on a home network or you must have an actual captive portal running in order to see how it works?
(Asking because I would like to try this out and be able to help my clients do this step by step when they travel without having to go to a hotel myself just to test everything)
I just tried this on my AppleTV while I’m staying at a TownePlace Marriott. It detects the wi-fi network and a screen appears on the tv giving me the option to finish connecting with my iPhone or iPad but a window does on either one of those two. The tv just shows connecting to Wi-Fi. I turned it off after five minutes.
The iPhone was not updated to 15.4 but once I updated the captive window popped up and it worked. My iPad is also 15.4 but I'm not sure why it didn't work. Next month I'm off to Japan for 3 months so I'll be able to leave my travel router at home!
Drew
tvOS 15.4 added support for captive portal Wi-Fi networks.
About Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD software updates - Apple Support
Have you updated your iPhone & iPad to v15.4?
Apple TV Connection with captive network
