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Q: bluetooth speaker connection not possible with new AppleTV

Hi,

 

I do have a bluetooth speaker with Bluetooth version 2.1 and there were no problems connecting it to iPhone (iOS 9.1) nor iPad (iOS 9.1), but with the new appleTV gen 4 I could not connect it.

I tried to connect with the "Audio and video" -> "Audio output" I could only select "AppleTV" and it does not find the bluetooth speaker.

Do someone have a hint?

Apple TV (4th generation), iOS 9.1, Bluetooth speaker

Posted on Nov 2, 2015 5:42 AM

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  • by judysings,

    judysings judysings Nov 3, 2015 2:54 PM in response to MacABC3
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    Nov 3, 2015 2:54 PM in response to MacABC3

    Hello MacABC3,

    The resource below explains how to pair your Bluetooth speaker to your Apple TV.  

    Use Bluetooth accessories with your Apple TV (4th generation)
    https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205302

     

    Use more than one Bluetooth accessory

    Your Apple TV (4th generation) can support several Bluetooth controllers simultaneously, up to this many:

    • One Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote*
    • Two MFi (Made for iOS) Bluetooth controllers, or one MFi Bluetooth controller and one Bluetooth audio accessory (like headphones or speakers)

    You might be able to pair more accessories, but at some point you may need to unpair other accessories to allow for new ones.

     

    Get help

    If a Bluetooth accessory won’t connect to your Apple TV (4th generation) or loses connectivity during use, follow these steps. After each step, see if you still need help:

    1. Make sure that you're in range of your Apple TV and there isn't interference in the area.
       
    2. Check that your accessory is fully charged and powered on.
       
    3. Make sure that the software on your Bluetooth accessory and your Apple TV is up to date. For example, if you have Beats wireless headphones, check for firmware updates.
       
    4. Move your Apple TV to a different location near your television.
       
    5. Look for your accessory in Settings > Remotes and Devices > Bluetooth. If you see it but you can’t connect to it, use the steps above to unpair your accessory. Then try to pair it again.
       
    6. If you need more help connecting or using a Bluetooth accessory with your Apple TV, contact the manufacturer of the accessory.

    Hope this helps ...