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Apple Fitness+ not working on Apple TV

I can't get past a screen which says "open the workout app on apple watch or open the fitness app on iphone" on my Apple TV. The apps are open on both devices and the watch, phone and Apple TV are all fully updated.

Apple TV HD, tvOS 16

Posted on Jan 10, 2023 1:04 PM

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Posted on Jan 11, 2023 12:18 AM

Start a workout as described here:

How to use Apple Fitness+ - Apple Support

Work out on Apple TV
1. Open the Fitness app. 
2. Select yourself. Select Other if you're not signed in as the primary account and don't have your Apple Watch paired with the Apple TV. To pair your Apple Watch, open the Workout app on your watch and enter the code displayed on the Apple TV.
3. Find and select your workout.
4. Select the Play button, and your metrics from your Apple Watch will appear onscreen.
5. Pause and resume your workout as needed on your device or Apple Watch.
After your workout ends, you can review your results or start a Mindful Cooldown.
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Jan 11, 2023 12:18 AM in response to jramirez1918

Start a workout as described here:

How to use Apple Fitness+ - Apple Support

Work out on Apple TV
1. Open the Fitness app. 
2. Select yourself. Select Other if you're not signed in as the primary account and don't have your Apple Watch paired with the Apple TV. To pair your Apple Watch, open the Workout app on your watch and enter the code displayed on the Apple TV.
3. Find and select your workout.
4. Select the Play button, and your metrics from your Apple Watch will appear onscreen.
5. Pause and resume your workout as needed on your device or Apple Watch.
After your workout ends, you can review your results or start a Mindful Cooldown.

Apple Fitness+ not working on Apple TV

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