HT205302: Use Bluetooth accessories with your Apple TV (4th generation)

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Iain Mitchell

Q: My iPhone 6 and iPad air 2 will not pair via bluetooth!

Got new Apple TV 4 everything else works fine but Apple TV can't see my iPhone 6 or iPad Air 2 via BLUETOOTH

Posted on Nov 1, 2015 3:09 AM

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Q: My iPhone 6 and iPad air 2 will not pair via bluetooth!

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  • by Steve Neal,Solvedanswer

    Steve Neal Steve Neal Nov 1, 2015 4:49 AM in response to Iain Mitchell
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    Nov 1, 2015 4:49 AM in response to Iain Mitchell

    That is because there is currently no support for Bluetooth pairing of iOS devices with the Apple TV 4 for basic OS functionality.  They are limited to initial set-up only.  It is not clear how the demonstrated "Use your iPhone as a game controller" functionality shown in the Keynote will be implemented (it could be 'in app' rather than 'in OS'?, and/or use WiFi rather than Bluetooth?)

     

    Also you may notice that you can't pair a Bluetooth keyboard or use the iOS remote control app with the ATV 4...

  • by mkochsch,

    mkochsch mkochsch Nov 1, 2015 6:38 AM in response to Steve Neal
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    Nov 1, 2015 6:38 AM in response to Steve Neal

    How does the new SIRI controller connect to the ATV 4 base unit?