Apple TV Not Connecting to WiFi | Best Fixes to Try

You should connect your Apple TV to a strong and stable internet connection to access any apps on it. Without connecting to the WiFi, you can’t play any movies or other content on your Apple TV. However, you might come across situations when the Apple TV is not connecting to WiFi. If the Apple TV doesn’t connect to WiFi, you can try the following troubleshooting tips one after the other.

Apple TV Not Connecting to WiFi: Fixes

Follow these troubleshooting tips one after the other to fix issues on your Apple TV that won’t connect to WiFi.

Make Sure to Connect to WiFi Properly

Initially, make sure that Apple TV isn’t connected to the internet with an Ethernet cable. If so, you can’t find the option for a WiFi connection. Go to Settings on your home screen > General > Network > select your WiFi network > Enter the WiFi Password to connect with WiFi.

Check Other Devices on the WiFi Network

Make sure that other devices on your WiFi network don’t have any issues. If there are no other devices on the WiFi network, connect your smartphone and computer to it. If these devices have similar issues, you need to move on to the next troubleshooting tip.

Re-connect to WiFi

1. From the Apple TV home screen, open the Settings menu.

2. Next, select the Network option.

3. Select the WiFi option and then the WiFi network you are connected to.

4. Select the Forget Network option.

5. Once again, select the Network option and your WiFi network.

6. Enter the Password and connect with the WiFi network.

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Check Your WiFi Router

Make sure that your WiFi router is properly powered up. It is better to avoid any obstructions in the path of your wireless signal. If everything is fine, restart your router.

1. Unplug the WiFi router from the power source.

2. Keep it unplugged for a minimum of thirty seconds.

3. Connect the router back to power after the required time has passed.

4. Finally, you can connect the device back to WiFi. 

Connect to Another WiFi Network

You can connect your Apple TV to another WiFi network and check if the issues exist. If the device connects easily with the WiFi network, you can focus on the troubleshooting tips regarding your Apple TV.

Restart Apple TV

1. On your Apple TV, open the Settings menu.

2. Select the General option from the Settings menu.

3. Next, select the Restart option.

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Apple TV Software Update

You can check for software updates if your Apple TV 4K doesn’t connect to WIFI. 

Quick Guide: To update Apple TV, open the Apple TV Settings > select System > choose Software Updates.

1. From the Apple TV home screen, open the Settings menu.

2. From the Settings menu, select the System option.

3. Next, select the Software Updates option.

Note: If you have a third-generation Apple TV, select the General option in the Settings menu and select Update Software.

Contact Apple Support

If none of the above troubleshooting tips helped you, you could contact Apple TV Support. They will help you with the issues on your Apple TV.

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