There is currently a limit of 3 bluetooth connections. How can this be increased? Is this a possible software enhancement or is it a hardware limitation?
Apple TV 4K
I'm using AppleTV 4k with a cycling virtual trainer (Wahoo Kickr and Zwift) where the remote is bluetooth 1, the trainer is bluetooth 2 and the cadence sensor is bluetooth 3. I also have a heart-rate monitor but I have to use alternative means to connect it to the system.
You didn’t answer my question about difference with iPhone 8 and Apple TV 4K Bluetooth chips. With iPhone 8 I’m able to pair more then 3 Bluetooth sensors without any issues but with Apple TV no only 2 :(
Correct. AppleTv can connect to 3 bluetooth sensors - the remote plus two other sensors. Those of us using Zwift need an additional sensor. We can accomplish this through a special link with our cell phone. Ideally we wouldn't need to if there was no limit on AppleTv.
It seems I forgot to tell about connected remote control. That means I’ve already paired with Apple TV four Bluetooth devices simultaneously ( 1 remote control, 2 sensors, and 1speaker) all works fine together in the same time. That means it is an Apple TV OS program limitation, I’m guessing they reserved the room for connecting the remote control or keyboard and airpods. If so it *****.
I have asked the developer of Zwift about this problem and they told me it’s a program restriction by Apple not a hardware one and it possibly will be cancelled in the future. Still waiting for Apple decision.
I use a wahoo kick, cadence, and heart rate sensors with my MacBook Air (that's three bluetooth devices) and have no issues connecting all three at the same time. However, Apple TV does not support this for some reason. Apple TV folks should talk to the MacBook folks....
The same problem here with Zwift. I suppose that is a stupid program limitation by Apple. Hope they will improve it. It really needs.
Even though It’s possible to pair more then 5 Bluetooth 4.0 sensors with iPhone from iphone 4s even with airpods simultaneously. That’s why
Pairing more than one device is possible on any device and has been for quite some time. Playback on both simultaneously is not, that is a feature of BT 5 and AirPods do not support that.
Hope so! But all this stuff works fine on the newest iPhones with Bluetooth 5 without any problem likewise on previous model
You made no mention of cycling sensors and were the one who brought up AirPods. If you’re using them over wifi then that isn’t using Bluetooth
Sorry if so but what about cycling sensors why not to use more then two in Apple tv like in iPhone?
The same situation in Apple TV previous 4 gen what was built on Bluetooth 4 it doesn’t support more then 2 cycling sensors simultaneously :(
As has already been stated this has nothing to do with Apple.
I suggest you read the response again
I’ve just successfully connected to Apple tv 4k three devices simultaneously ( 2 sensors and one jbl speaker) without any issues, all works fine. Why I can’t pair 3d sensor instead of speaker?
AppleTV Bluetooth Connection Limit
