How to Connect to a Wireless Network with the Apple TV

When you initially set up your Apple TV, part of the setup process involved connecting to a wireless network. But if you get a new router, or if you want to use the Apple TV somewhere else, then you will need to be able to connect it to a different network.

The menus on the Apple TV can be a little confusing if you do not change the settings on the device very often, but you can follow our few short steps below to connect your Apple TV to a wireless network.

Connecting to Wi-Fi on the Apple TV

This tutorial will assume that you have a wireless network in your home, and that you know the name and password for it.

Step 1: Turn on the Apple TV and your television, then switch the TV to the input channel to which the Apple TV is connected.

Step 2: Select the Settings icon.

click the settings icon

Step 3: Select the General option at the top of the screen.

select the general option

Step 4: Scroll down and select the Network option.

select the network option

Step 5: Select the Wi-Fi option at the top of the screen.

connect to a wireless network on the apple tv

Step 6: Select your network from the list of available networks.

select the network

Step 7: Enter the password for the wireless network, then select the Submit button to connect to the network.

enter the wireless password

Now that you know how to connect your Apple TV to a wireless network, you can start to use all of the features on the device that require that type of network connection.

Do you have an Amazon Prime account and wish you could watch those videos on your Apple TV? Read this article to learn how.

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