Apple TV keeps trying to connect to unknown

When viewing content (mainly apps that use apples native player Infuse, Netflix, etc.) the playback randomly stops/app crashes and I get:

AirPlay

Unable to connect to “<Unknown>”


Ive disabled AirPlay on the Apple TV but still get this error. Could this be a multicast issue on my network? I’ve replaced the Apple TV but still have the same problem. The Apple TV is connected via Ethernet.

Apple TV 4K (2nd generation)

Posted on Jan 7, 2025 03:39 AM

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Posted on Feb 7, 2025 05:51 PM

Same issue. Happens when I’m watching on multiples atv apps. Usually it happens when the content is paused. Crashes the app completely, or just closes out the video being watched and often resets my progress.

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Apple TV keeps trying to connect to unknown

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