I accidentally shut the Bluetooth on my Apple tv and cannot turn it back on.

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I accidentally shut the Bluetooth on my Apple tv and cannot turn it back on.

An Apple rep in a store recommended I get a micro USB and turn it back on with my Mac, but the USB port is too close to the HDMI port and the two can't be plugged in at the same time. I don't want to get new, thinner cables as then I should just buy a new device. Is there a way to turn Bluetooth back on via the Wifi network or home sharing? Thanks!

Posted on Sep 28, 2015 7:34 AM

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Sep 28, 2015 2:28 PM in response to jdbauer

The Apple rep was probably suggesting a restore.

Restore your Apple TV (2nd and 3rd generation) - Apple Support

Bluetooth on Apple TV is meant only for a keyboard.

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Sep 28, 2015 2:31 PM in response to Urban Shocker

Thanks so much! Issue is solved. I just had to plug the Ethernet from he Apple TV the router and the micro usb from my MacBook Pro to the Apple TV. Then had to restore. All good now.

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