AirPods Max disconnect/reconnect on AppleTV

Hello NeddySeagoon,

Thanks for your post to Apple Support Communities. Based on what you describe, the issue with your AirPods Max might be related to Automatic Switching. First, we'd recommend making sure you have that feature disabled.

Switch your AirPods to another device - Apple Support

Turn off automatic switching

If you don't want your AirPods to switch automatically, you can turn off automatic switching on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV.

On your iPhone or iPad

1. With your AirPods in your ears and connected to your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Bluetooth.

2. Tap the More Info button  next to your AirPods in the list of devices.

3. Tap Connect to This iPhone [or iPad].

4. Tap When Last Connected to This iPhone [or iPad].

5. To turn on this feature again, tap Automatically.

On your Mac

1. With your AirPods in your ears and connected to your Mac, choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Bluetooth.

2. Click the Options button next to your AirPods in the list of devices.

3. From the Connect to This Mac menu, choose When Last Connected to This Mac.

4. To turn this feature on again, choose Automatically.

On your Apple TV

1. With your AirPods in your ears and connected to your Apple TV, go to Settings > Remotes and Devices > Bluetooth. 

2. Turn off Suggest Nearby AirPods.

You will also want to make sure that all your devices, including your Apple TV has a fully updated OS.

Update your Apple TV - Apple Support

If you've already checked the settings and made sure your OS versions are fully updated, we'd next recommend reaching out to our support teams directly. This is not expected behavior and we'll want to troubleshoot this further with you. You can reach them here:

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You can also find our phone number for your region at this link:

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All the best.