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AppleTV (3 Gen) SetUp

Inherited Apple TV (3 Gen) no remote. Used another Apple Remote. White light responds on box when use. On setup...shows B/W “continue/Learn more “Handshake” page. No response to remote despite light flash. Video goes to Silent Photo montage. How do I do initial setup to wi-fi, etc. Will use App Remote. Thanks

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Posted on Jul 18, 2020 10:36 AM

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Posted on Jul 18, 2020 11:47 AM

White light responds on box when use.

The status light will respond to receiving a signal. But the Apple TV will only take commands from linked remotes.

Read here how to link your remote (2nd half of the page). Do all steps, not just step 2. If your Apple TV remote isn’t working - Apple Support


How do I do initial setup

Without access to the menu on the device, you can restore the Apple TV using a computer. Restore your Apple TV - Apple Support. But that may not be needed, if the above is enough to let you continue.

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Jul 18, 2020 11:47 AM in response to ChipZTV

White light responds on box when use.

The status light will respond to receiving a signal. But the Apple TV will only take commands from linked remotes.

Read here how to link your remote (2nd half of the page). Do all steps, not just step 2. If your Apple TV remote isn’t working - Apple Support


How do I do initial setup

Without access to the menu on the device, you can restore the Apple TV using a computer. Restore your Apple TV - Apple Support. But that may not be needed, if the above is enough to let you continue.

AppleTV (3 Gen) SetUp

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