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Connect Apple TV to Hotspot

I am trying to connect my Apple TV to a mobile hotspot. However, as soon as I select the hotspot from the network menu, it goes to a connecting screen and then gives me the message “there was a problem connecting to the network. The wi-fi password you entered is not correct. Try again. (-100)”. I am given no opportunity to enter a password.

Apple TV 3, 8

Posted on Oct 14, 2021 12:56 AM

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Posted on Oct 14, 2021 1:38 AM

Apple TV will first try a previously used (remembered) password for that same network name. Did you have a hotspot from that mobile before, with a different password? Try using the Other network option, to fill in both the network name and password. Try connecting several times, then Apple TV should ask for a new password. Try renaming the device, so that Apple TV will see a new SSID network name (SSID for hotspot = device name).


How to set up a Personal Hotspot on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

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Oct 14, 2021 1:38 AM in response to nathan_w_1

Apple TV will first try a previously used (remembered) password for that same network name. Did you have a hotspot from that mobile before, with a different password? Try using the Other network option, to fill in both the network name and password. Try connecting several times, then Apple TV should ask for a new password. Try renaming the device, so that Apple TV will see a new SSID network name (SSID for hotspot = device name).


How to set up a Personal Hotspot on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Connect Apple TV to Hotspot

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