Helpful tips

How do I fix my Apple TV when it freezes?

How do I fix my Apple TV when it freezes?

Using the Siri remote, one can force Apple TV to restart, even when it is frozen. Simply hold down the Menu and Home (TV screen) button for about 6 seconds. The front light on your Apple TV base unit will start flashing rapidly. Release the buttons and your Apple TV will restart.

Why does my Apple TV keep pausing?

Interference can be caused by other networks in the neighbourhood or from household electrical items. Networks that have inherent issues can be seen to work differently with different versions of the same software. You might also try moving the Apple TV away from other electrical equipment.

How do you clear the cache on Apple TV?

Apple TV

1. Open Settings on your Apple TV.
2. Go to General > Manage Storage.
3. Highlight the trash icon for any item in the list and press the Touch surface. The app and all of its data are removed from the device. You can also delete the app directly on the home screen and download it to refresh the cache.

Is there a reset on Apple TV?

on Apple TV. Go to System > Reset, then select Reset and Update. Selecting this option restores your Apple TV to factory settings, erases all settings and information, and updates to the latest tvOS version.

How do I reset my original Apple TV?

Reset Apple TV and update software

1. Open Settings. on Apple TV.
2. Go to System > Reset, then select Reset and Update. Selecting this option restores your Apple TV to factory settings, erases all settings and information, and updates to the latest tvOS version.

How do I clear the cache on my smart TV?

Here’s how to do it:

1. Tap the Home button on your Samsung smart TV’s remote control.
2. Go to Settings.
3. Select Apps.
4. Go to the System apps.
5. Choose the app you want to clear the cache with.
6. Tap on “Clear cache”.
7. Tap OK to confirm.

How do I force Restart Apple TV?

Restart Apple TV

1. Press and hold both the Back (second-generation Siri Remote) or (first-generation Siri Remote) and TV buttons on the Siri Remote until the Apple TV status light blinks rapidly.
2. Disconnect Apple TV from the power outlet, wait five seconds, then reconnect it.

How do I reset my Apple TV to factory settings without a remote?

Reset or restore your Apple TV to its factory settings

1. Go to Settings > System > Reset.
2. Choose a reset option: Reset: This option is the fastest way to return your Apple TV to factory settings. This option doesn’t require an Internet connection.
3. Keep your Apple TV plugged into power until the Reset process finishes.

How do I put my Apple TV in recovery mode?

When the Apple TV reboots and you let go of the Menu and Down buttons, enter recovery (DFU) mode by instead holding down the Menu and Play/Pause buttons simultaneously for about another five seconds. The Apple TV reappears in iTunes. iTunes informs you that your Apple TV is in recovery mode.

How do you delete history on Smart TV?

Using your remote control:

1. Open the Internet browser on your TV.
2. Select the Settings icon.
3. Select Web Browser Settings.
4. Select General.
5. Select Delete History.
6. Select Yes to confirm you wish to delete the history.
7. You will now receive a confirmation screen that the history has been deleted.

Why does my Apple TV keep buffering?

Apple TV Buffering could be caused by slow Internet speeds! Your internet connection may not be fast enough to play the stream you’re trying to watch. Broadband internet of at least 10mbps is recommended for playing Apple TV streams without buffering issues.

Why does my Apple TV freeze up?

Sometimes the Apple TV will freeze or lock up. This usually happens to my Apple TV when it gets too hot. Here’s how to restart an Apple TV: Pick up the remote. Point it at the Apple TV. Press and hold both Menu and down (-) on the Apple Remote for 6 seconds or until the status light blinks amber.

How do you troubleshoot an Apple TV?

Open Settings on your Apple TV. Click System. Click Reset. Click Reset to restore your Apple TV to factory settings and erase all content and settings, or click Reset and Update to do the same, but also update the Apple TV to the latest version of tvOS.