Apple TV fails to display pictures despite Bluetooth connection and keyboard input

My Apple TV is failing to activate it connects with Bluetooth to my keyboard, but I am getting no pictures just settings and computer sharing


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Apple TV (3rd generation)

Posted on Nov 11, 2025 1:39 PM

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Posted on Nov 11, 2025 11:05 PM

When one of the legacy models [A1378, A1427, A1469] shows only Settings and Computers, then that means that it doesn’t have a functional internet connection. It would receive all the other ‘apps’ through Apple servers, thus needing a functional internet connection to even show the other apps.


Through Settings, you should be able to adjust the Network Settings to connect to your Wi-Fi home network.

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Nov 11, 2025 11:05 PM in response to raymondfromwakefield

When one of the legacy models [A1378, A1427, A1469] shows only Settings and Computers, then that means that it doesn’t have a functional internet connection. It would receive all the other ‘apps’ through Apple servers, thus needing a functional internet connection to even show the other apps.


Through Settings, you should be able to adjust the Network Settings to connect to your Wi-Fi home network.

Apple TV fails to display pictures despite Bluetooth connection and keyboard input

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