Apple TV not playing on our TV

I can't log in and watch Apple TV on our TV. It says verification failed.

Posted on May 5, 2023 3:04 PM

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Posted on May 6, 2023 9:23 AM

What is your model TV (or model TV-connected streaming device) on which you have the Apple TV app?


Some other users have also mentioned similar error message on this forum.

I haven’t seen a broad general resolution here though.


- Please verify that the device system software is up-to-date.

- Verify that the Apple TV app is up-to-date, if not done automatically.

- Verify that your router or firewall doesn’t block Apple authentication servers, in case you made custom changes.

- Verify that your devices and router use a good DNS, like the one from your ISP, which gets updated with all the server names that Apple might use. Again, only applies if you made custom changes.

- Verify that your device has the correct date, time, and time zone, as Apple may be more strict about that than other content providers (for TLS secure connection reasons).


Else I would suggest to contact an expert from the Apple Support staff for further assistance. Contact Apple for support and service (phone numbers) or start your support request online (chat/​email/​callback).

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May 6, 2023 9:23 AM in response to StaceyMuhammad

What is your model TV (or model TV-connected streaming device) on which you have the Apple TV app?


Some other users have also mentioned similar error message on this forum.

I haven’t seen a broad general resolution here though.


- Please verify that the device system software is up-to-date.

- Verify that the Apple TV app is up-to-date, if not done automatically.

- Verify that your router or firewall doesn’t block Apple authentication servers, in case you made custom changes.

- Verify that your devices and router use a good DNS, like the one from your ISP, which gets updated with all the server names that Apple might use. Again, only applies if you made custom changes.

- Verify that your device has the correct date, time, and time zone, as Apple may be more strict about that than other content providers (for TLS secure connection reasons).


Else I would suggest to contact an expert from the Apple Support staff for further assistance. Contact Apple for support and service (phone numbers) or start your support request online (chat/​email/​callback).

Apple TV not playing on our TV

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