Q: Apple TV (gen 3) rebooting issue

Tried that, same result.

I'm assuming it's an issue with the ATV itself as it only started having this issue within the past couple weeks. Before that, its been working fine for as long as i've had it (approx. 3-5 years).

I've tried replacing the HDMI and using another HDMI port on the TV and it gave the same results - streaming would start playing; after about 30 seconds, the picture would become distorted as if it was losing wi-fi connectivity and finally reboot. With Netflix, selections are significantly delayed which would force the device to crash and reboot. I've recently replaced my router thinking that was the issue and it's still producing the same results.

I spoke with Technical Support who gave a slew of options to try and resolve the issue:

- rebooting

- power cycling

- testing the wi-fi connection

- changing the HDMI cable

- hardwiring the ATV to the router

- etc.

none of which worked.

I inquired to Technical Support about an ATV (gen 3) replacement program and was told that it ended on December 2014. They also said that the replacement itself is up to a retail establishment. I had someone from Tech Support contact the store closest to me and they said that they would NOT honor it. So now i'm stuck with a paperweight

So if you're ATV is having some sort of issues that can't be resolved under Apple Care, the you're SOL and have to get another one.

Thanks for everyone's input.