how to reset apple tv to factory setting

how to reset apple tv to factory setting

Posted on Sep 16, 2022 5:06 AM

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Posted on Sep 16, 2022 5:13 AM

  1. Open Settings  on Apple TV. 
  2. Go to System > Reset, then selectReset. 
  3. Resetting Apple TV and restoring it to factory settings can take some time, so be patient. If Apple TV still doesn’t respond, do one of the following:
    • If you have an Apple TV 4K: Contact Apple TV Support.
    • If you have an Apple TV HD and a Mac with macOS Catalina or later:Disconnect the power and HDMI cables from Apple TV. Connect one end of a USB-C cable (sold separately) to Apple TV and the other end to your computer. Open the Finder on your computer, select Apple TV in the sidebar, then select Restore. If that doesn’t work, contact Apple TV Support.
    • If you have an Apple TV HD and a PC with iTunes or a Mac with macOS Mojave or earlier: Disconnect the power and HDMI cables from Apple TV. Connect one end of a USB-C cable (sold separately) to Apple TV and the other end to your computer. Open iTunes on your computer, select Apple TV in the Source list, then select Restore. If that doesn’t work, contact Apple TV Support.


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Sep 16, 2022 5:13 AM in response to jogalz2003

  1. Open Settings  on Apple TV. 
  2. Go to System > Reset, then selectReset. 
  3. Resetting Apple TV and restoring it to factory settings can take some time, so be patient. If Apple TV still doesn’t respond, do one of the following:
    • If you have an Apple TV 4K: Contact Apple TV Support.
    • If you have an Apple TV HD and a Mac with macOS Catalina or later:Disconnect the power and HDMI cables from Apple TV. Connect one end of a USB-C cable (sold separately) to Apple TV and the other end to your computer. Open the Finder on your computer, select Apple TV in the sidebar, then select Restore. If that doesn’t work, contact Apple TV Support.
    • If you have an Apple TV HD and a PC with iTunes or a Mac with macOS Mojave or earlier: Disconnect the power and HDMI cables from Apple TV. Connect one end of a USB-C cable (sold separately) to Apple TV and the other end to your computer. Open iTunes on your computer, select Apple TV in the Source list, then select Restore. If that doesn’t work, contact Apple TV Support.


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