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ZachAttack05 Author

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Is there a way to make my Apple TV show up in the Home app like the HomePod?

I used to be able to have my Apple TV show up in the Home app, but now it seems I’m unable to add it. Was this removed or am I just not finding where to add it?

Apple TV 4K, tvOS 14

Posted on Oct 23, 2020 10:32 PM

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ZachAttack05 Author

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Posted on Oct 23, 2020 10:33 PM

I figured it out. Disregard this.

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ZachAttack05 Author

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Oct 23, 2020 10:33 PM in response to ZachAttack05

I figured it out. Disregard this.

Is there a way to make my Apple TV show up in the Home app like the HomePod?