I can not log-in to my Directv account on Apple TV (3rd gen) - get invalid login message. I checked both user ID and password a few times, and it is correct - I can log-in from any other Apple devide, except for Apple TV
Apple TV (3rd generation), iOS 10.3.2
I just encountered this problem with my Apple TV (4th generation). After setting up a new account with DIRECTV, I was having trouble signing into many apps. I noticed was that the single sign-on in my settings did not seem to work with DIRECTV. This also did not work when I tried to sign-in through my provider through certain apps. The way I fixed this was to sign-in NOT ON MY APPLE TV but on my computer, tablet or phone. First, I had to go to my settings on my Apple TV and go to apps; then, click each individual app and select NEVER for the TV provider option. After that, I was able to sign-in on each app (unfortunately only 1 at a time) by going to each specific website the app provides to enter in the activation code. After you enter in the activation code, you will get redirected to sign-in with your cable provider, and then you can use that app. It is very annoying to have to do this for all apps that give you this problem but at least it works.
I just encountered this problem with my Apple TV (4th generation). After setting up a new account with DIRECTV, I was having trouble signing into many apps. I noticed was that the single sign-on in my settings did not seem to work with DIRECTV. This also did not work when I tried to sign-in through my provider through certain apps. The way I fixed this was to sign-in NOT ON MY APPLE TV but on my computer, tablet or phone. First, I had to go to my settings on my Apple TV and go to apps; then, click each individual app and select NEVER for the TV provider option. After that, I was able to sign-in on each app (unfortunately only 1 at a time) by going to each specific website the app provides to enter in the activation code. After you enter in the activation code, you will get redirected to sign-in with your cable provider, and then you can use that app. It is very annoying to have to do this for all apps that give you this problem but at least it works.
Hi. Have you checked DirecTv support?
Which Apple TV 3 app are you trying to login to?
Are you using DirectTV Now app? My understanding is that you don't have to sign in with your cable provider at all if you are using DirectTV Now, only with DirectTV Now itself. Am I wrong?
There is an issue right now between DirecTV and the new IOS which is not allowing this single sign-in. It still hasn't been fixed. So the only way to fix it (right now) is to do what Nick said.
Problem logging in to directv on apple tv
