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My apple TV is unresponsive and I cannot go to settings to do a factory reset. And the remote option for that is also not working. Batteries are new in remote.


It does show icons on the tv but I cannot navigate to them with the remote.


Posted on Jul 12, 2020 7:43 AM

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Jul 12, 2020 10:11 AM in response to TeddyandMack

I did try the pairing thing and even that was unreponsive.


Note that you should do all three steps (not just step 2):

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1. Unlink your Apple Remote to your Apple TV. On your Apple Remote, hold down Menu and Left for six seconds. Then on your Apple TV, look for  above an icon of a remote.
2. Link your Apple Remote to your Apple TV. On your Apple Remote, hold down Menu and Right for six seconds. Then on your Apple TV, look for  above an icon of a remote.
3. Unplug your Apple TV from the wall power outlet. Wait at least six seconds, then plug it back in.
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