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apple tv replacement

Getting a new Apple TV to replace the older version in my living room. Question- do I need to rename the new one or can i simply continue using the old name (living room) from my previous device?


Simple enough, eh?

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Posted on Jan 26, 2023 6:30 AM

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Posted on Jan 26, 2023 6:47 AM

You can do whatever you want. If you are removing the old one entirely, there's no reason you can't keep the same name.


If not, then it may get confusing when trying to airplay or connect to it from an iPhone or iPad for playback or remote control, as you'll have two devices with the same name listed, and no way to tell them apart.


At the end of the day, it's entirely up to you how you name your devices.

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Jan 26, 2023 6:47 AM in response to SouthwestDude

You can do whatever you want. If you are removing the old one entirely, there's no reason you can't keep the same name.


If not, then it may get confusing when trying to airplay or connect to it from an iPhone or iPad for playback or remote control, as you'll have two devices with the same name listed, and no way to tell them apart.


At the end of the day, it's entirely up to you how you name your devices.

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