HT205358: Set up your Apple TV (4th generation)

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gizellec

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Q: How to pair with a keyboard or laptop

How do you pair apple tv 4th generation with any type of device that has a keyboard, like a laptop, or wireless keyboard, so I don't have to use the remote to type anything?

Posted on Dec 24, 2015 1:33 PM

I have this question too

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by Roger Wilmut1,

Roger Wilmut1 Dec 24, 2015 2:56 PM in response to gizellec
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Dec 24, 2015 2:56 PM in response to gizellec

I'm afraid you can't. Currently the only alternative to the built in 'keyboard' is the iOS app.
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by Peter Johnston3,

Peter Johnston3 Dec 24, 2015 9:29 PM in response to Roger Wilmut1
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Dec 24, 2015 9:29 PM in response to Roger Wilmut1

But we can't even get an IOS device to pair with it in order to use a more sensible 'keyboard'.

Apple definitely gets an 'F' for ease of set up on this one.
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by Roger Wilmut1,

Roger Wilmut1 Dec 24, 2015 11:32 PM in response to Peter Johnston3
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Dec 24, 2015 11:32 PM in response to Peter Johnston3

The iOS app should work - make sure you have the latest version.
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by Protodd,

Protodd Dec 24, 2015 11:52 PM in response to Peter Johnston3
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Dec 24, 2015 11:52 PM in response to Peter Johnston3

The remote app definitely does work after the 9.1 update...
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HT205358: Set up your Apple TV (4th generation)

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