Apple TV

My boyfriend brought home a Apple TV around Christmas. There was no box & there is nothing on the Apple cube or remotes. I need the 8 digit number or a QR scan code so I can add Apple TV to my Home App.


Can anyone tell me the 8 digits?

Posted on Feb 13, 2022 1:06 PM

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Posted on Feb 13, 2022 2:41 PM

The Apple TV box would be linked through your Apple ID account for iCloud services, and automatically recognized. It should appear in the Home app after setup. There is no 8 digit number or QR code for this device. The Apple TV box is not a HomeKit accessory like the others. It helps controlling the other devices, while having very limited scenes and automations for itself.


What is your model Apple TV? Identify your Apple TV model - Apple Support

For good HomeKit support, you would want an Apple TV (4th generation or later), 1.4" (3.6 cm) high.


Add a HomeKit accessory to the Home app - Apple Support

Set up your HomePod, HomePod mini, Apple TV, or iPad as a home hub - Apple Support


… brought home a Apple TV …

For a new Apple TV box, complete the setup, and assign it a room.

For a second hand device, first reset to factory settings, then set it up as new.

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Feb 13, 2022 2:41 PM in response to jerri210

The Apple TV box would be linked through your Apple ID account for iCloud services, and automatically recognized. It should appear in the Home app after setup. There is no 8 digit number or QR code for this device. The Apple TV box is not a HomeKit accessory like the others. It helps controlling the other devices, while having very limited scenes and automations for itself.


What is your model Apple TV? Identify your Apple TV model - Apple Support

For good HomeKit support, you would want an Apple TV (4th generation or later), 1.4" (3.6 cm) high.


Add a HomeKit accessory to the Home app - Apple Support

Set up your HomePod, HomePod mini, Apple TV, or iPad as a home hub - Apple Support


… brought home a Apple TV …

For a new Apple TV box, complete the setup, and assign it a room.

For a second hand device, first reset to factory settings, then set it up as new.

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