Prevent AirPods from connecting to Apple TV

How can I easily move devices from one home to another? I need to do this to be able to log off from the apple TV to prevent my AirPods from connecting to it. They should never connect to it but keep hijacking the audio when my wife is watching TV.

AirPods Pro (2nd generation)

Posted on Feb 26, 2026 7:53 PM

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Posted on Feb 26, 2026 8:18 PM

As far as I know, the Apple TV box can suggest to use nearby AirPods (that are registered with the matching Apple Account). That suggestion can be ignored or dismissed, or prevented from popping up all together.


Connect AirPods or Beats to Apple TV 4K - Apple Support

Tip: If you put on your headphones while Apple TV 4K is on and your profile is active, an alert appears onscreen prompting you to connect your headphones by pressing TV/Home. You can disable this prompt in Settings by going to Remotes and Devices﹥Bluetooth and turning off Suggest Nearby AirPods.
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Feb 26, 2026 8:18 PM in response to orri178

As far as I know, the Apple TV box can suggest to use nearby AirPods (that are registered with the matching Apple Account). That suggestion can be ignored or dismissed, or prevented from popping up all together.


Connect AirPods or Beats to Apple TV 4K - Apple Support

Tip: If you put on your headphones while Apple TV 4K is on and your profile is active, an alert appears onscreen prompting you to connect your headphones by pressing TV/Home. You can disable this prompt in Settings by going to Remotes and Devices﹥Bluetooth and turning off Suggest Nearby AirPods.

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Prevent AirPods from connecting to Apple TV

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