Apple TV bug: erroneous password requests/“not authorized” on Computers app

Hi jcschneider06,

When referring to the user password settings, do you meant the purchase requirement settings?

Set password requirements in the Apple TV app

"Set password requirements for purchases

1. Navigate to Settings in the Apple TV app .
2. Go to  Accounts > Password Settings > Require Password, then select Always, After 15 Minutes, or Never."

If so, is that option set to never?

Additionally, you'll want to be sure " Both the device and Apple TV must be signed in with the same Apple ID, and both must have Home Sharing turned on."

Stream content with Home Sharing on Apple TV

If the issue continues with the password request, sign out, restart and test.

Use Home Sharing to share media from a computer to other devices The section "Use Home Sharing on your Apple TV" at the bottom has the steps to ensure access is granted.

Reach out to Apple Support directly if you continue to have a conflict with the authorization after the sign out and restart of the devices.

Contact - Official Apple Support

Best.

Thanks for trying those steps and getting back to us, jcschneider06. It’s appreciated.

Since the provided steps didn’t resolve the issue, please contact Apple Support to look into this further with you: Get Support

All the best.