Apple TV Only does Airplay

I was trying to hook up an older Apple TV - it will only allow airplay. The phone doesn’t recognize the device, your remote doesn’t work and you can’t get into the menus.

OS X Server (Mavericks)

Posted on Sep 6, 2022 5:54 PM

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Rudegar

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Sep 7, 2022 12:39 AM in response to PaulScheer

the remote may have run out of battery

How to replace the battery in your Apple Remote - Apple Support

Urquhart1244

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Sep 7, 2022 8:26 AM in response to PaulScheer

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