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Bluetooth headset apple tv

how do I connect my Bluetooth headphones to my Apple TV 3d gen (2013)

Posted on Dec 24, 2022 2:13 PM

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Posted on Dec 25, 2022 1:58 PM

Apple TV (3rd generation) doesn’t support bluetooth headphones, speakers, or other bluetooth devices. Only select bluetooth keyboards.

Support for bluetooth devices as described in the related article, was introduced with the 4th generation model.


Apple TV (3rd generation) technical specifications - Apple Support

• Bluetooth support for Apple Wireless Keyboard (requires Apple TV software version 5.2 or later)
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Dec 25, 2022 1:58 PM in response to morrison179

Apple TV (3rd generation) doesn’t support bluetooth headphones, speakers, or other bluetooth devices. Only select bluetooth keyboards.

Support for bluetooth devices as described in the related article, was introduced with the 4th generation model.


Apple TV (3rd generation) technical specifications - Apple Support

• Bluetooth support for Apple Wireless Keyboard (requires Apple TV software version 5.2 or later)

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