No option to turn off two factor authentication

There is a way to log into Apple TV. I started a new post to fully explain. I'll copy and paste the resolution here. Once two factor authentication is turned on it's permanent. You can't turn it off. To resolve the Apple TV and two factor authentication problem follow this:

The solution that should work for you is something which Apple refers to as 'decorated passwords'.

I found an obscure reference to this in another forum and felt it should be mentioned again for those of us still struggling with forced two factor authentication by Apple.

Enter your password for the first time in Apple TV. This will send the signal to your other Apple device to allow log in and generate the code.

You will then enter the code into Apple TV, which forces you back to log in with Apple ID and password AGAIN. The 2nd time you enter the password, enter the password along with the 6 digit authentication code like this:

If the code you got was "111 111" after the first round, and your password is "password", the second time you enter "password111111" in the password field after you enter your apple username.

The above instructions worked perfectly on the first try. I called Apple support and they confirmed that decorated passwords are the only work around for two factor authentication on older Apple TV products.

Igswam wrote:

Sorta knocks out the ability to use an Apple Watch to log into my Macbook Pro, doesn't it? Not at all happy about that.

Sorry, I don't understand. Two-factor authentication being turned on for your Apple ID is one of the requirements for using a Watch to unlock a Mac. See: How to unlock your Mac with your Apple Watch - Apple Support

Apple, its clear to me you are really discouraging people from using your product.

This is a user-to-user support forum. You're not addressing Apple here.

If you see a password box, enter the password (ABC) followed by the code (123) or ABC123.

I've turned it on today. Does it means that i can turn it off after 2 weeks time? Please help :-(

Its worked for me! You save my day. Thank you so much

Thank you so much!!! 😄🖐🏻

Sorry for the typos - I voice dictated it .. Siri / voice is nice for that.

If you start a thread about the problem you're having with 2FA, I'm sure someone will be able to help you figure it out.

This! Thanks

RJinjoe wrote:

I have done this multiple times and my apple tv still won't accept my password or the code. everything I read on line says I have to turn off 2 factor authentication in order to log in but my account won't let me turn it off

As has already been explained, you can't turn off 2FA if you've had it for more than 14 days.

As Apple customers we should have the right to decide if we want to continue two part security thing or not. This is a bunch of crap. I'm grown I can decide for myself what is secure enough and what isn't

And, as a company, Apple is entitle to decide what level of security they require if they're going to have your data on their servers so as to mitigate any liability they might have. You, as a grown up are also free to decide what product best meets your needs.

Sorta knocks out the ability to use an Apple Watch to log into my Macbook Pro, doesn't it? Not at all happy about that.

But now I can’t get into my apple TVs.. this is really buggy and inconvenient

Thank you so very much! Two-factor authentication couldn't work, and there was no option to turn it off from my apple account. I had been looking for a solution since 3 hours, until I found your advice. Thanks again, I wish you all the very best!