Apple TV 4 - Bluetooth Speaker Not Pairing

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Apple TV 4 - Bluetooth Speaker Not Pairing

I just got a new Apple TV 4th Generation.

One of the most important feature for me was the ability to use external bluetooth Speakers.

I am trying to pair my brand new JBL OnBeat Rumble speaker with it and it is not even showing in the devices list.

It only shows the Siri Remote on the top of the list but it keeps searching for new devices. The speaker is in pairing mode (Blueooth Button Blinking Blue).

I have already tried to restore, update the software as well.

I just called Apple Support and the Apple TV Specialist coundn't mangage to give a solution. He told me that there are some speakers that doesn't work

by an unknown reason.

It's so frustrating.

Can anyone help me??

Thanks a lot.

Apple TV, tvOS 9.1, 4th Generation

Posted on Dec 16, 2015 4:36 PM

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Answer 1

Vickobr Author

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Dec 18, 2015 3:10 PM in response to Vickobr

Just tried with a JBL Charge 2 Bluetooth Speaker.

It showed up in the devices list normally.

What the ****. My Rumble speaker works with my iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch.

It only doesn't work with my Apple TV 4.

What can I do?

Thanks

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Answer 2

Dec 30, 2015 7:47 PM in response to Vickobr

You know I'll be interested in what people have to say about this....the only thing I can get to pair with the ATV4 over b/t is the remote, not any of my iOS devices or my b/t capable AV receiver....it just doesn't see anything else.

chris

honolulu

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Answer 3

tamrafun

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Dec 30, 2015 7:47 PM in response to Vickobr

Since being with Apple TV for 1 1/2 weeks, I've found that the technicians at Apple TV are useless...very nice....but haven't resolved my issues...first Apple TV 4 purchased...had to take it back.....CBS all access wouldn't connect...an hour spent with the technicians...no resolution...JBL bluetooth speaker...not connecting. What is so upsetting is....I had the JBL speaker connected for a week until the technician had me reset my system....without telling me I would lose all my connections and have to manually set up my Apple TV again. Now it won't connect. The most frustrating night with these guys! Thinking I should have stayed with cable!!!!

Apple...do the right thing and fix these bugs!!!!!

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Answer 4

Vickobr Author

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Sep 13, 2016 2:02 PM in response to Vickobr

Hey Everyone. Apple just fixed it with tvOS 10!

Thanks

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