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How to Disable Siri and Location Services on Apple TV

Apple is integrating Siri into everything and why not? It is a favorite of ours and works well whether it is on the Apple Watch or the iPhone or iPad. If you’re using an Apple TV however, you might want to disable it….

Matt Klein Nov 20th, 2015

Why You Never Need to Put Your Apple TV (or Other Modern Devices) to Sleep

We get a lot of questions here at How-To Geek about energy consumption and whether or not you should put your devices to sleep or unplug them. We’re here to tell you definitely: no, no you shouldn’t. Unconvinced? Read on….

Jason Fitzpatrick Nov 19th, 2015

How to Adjust the Touch Sensitivity on the New Apple TV’s Remote

If you have recently purchased the latest Apple TV with the new touch sensitive remote, then you probably have dealt with the much-loathed text-entry method. If you’re having problems with it, then they may be alleviated by…

Matt Klein Nov 18th, 2015

How to Manage Storage Space on the New Apple TV

The newest Apple TV box comes with its own integrated storage so you can download apps and games. Of course, this space is limited and you may find yourself running low after awhile, so today we’ll explain how to free up spac…

Matt Klein Nov 16th, 2015

How to Check and Recharge the Apple TV Remote

The new 2015-edition Apple TV features a brand new remote with a new battery system and a new way to charge it. Read how to check the remote’s battery level and charge it back up.

Jason Fitzpatrick Nov 16th, 2015

How to Rerrange, Configure, and Delete Apps and Games on the New Apple TV

The new Apple TV is out and with it the new-fangled tvOS. While it’s not substantially different than the previous Apple TV, it is different enough that we want to show you how to rearrange, configure, and delete apps and gam…

Matt Klein Nov 11th, 2015

How to Restart or Sleep Your Apple TV Right from the Remote

While you can restart your Apple TV or put it to sleep by diving into the system menu, there’s no need to do so; you can perform these two handy functions right from the remote control.

Jason Fitzpatrick Nov 11th, 2015

How to Check (and Update) Your Apple TV Operating System Version

Although automatic updates are enabled by default on the new Apple TV, it’s useful to know how to check your tvOS version number and manually update it. Read on as we show you how.

Jason Fitzpatrick Nov 9th, 2015

How to Manage Your Subscriptions on Apple TV

The new Apple TV comes with a ton of features including the ability to manage subscriptions right from your device, which you may find more useful than doing so from iTunes.

Matt Klein Nov 9th, 2015

How to Prevent Your Apple TV from Going to Sleep

Your Apple TV, by default, goes to sleep fairly quickly when not in use. That’s great for power saving but not so great if you like to keep it on. Let’s take a look at how to extend how long it stays awake or disable sleep mo…

Jason Fitzpatrick Nov 5th, 2015

How to Force Quit an App on Your Apple TV

Just like apps can misbehave on your phone and tablet, apps can misbehave on the Apple TV. Read on as we show you how to force quit an out of line application on your Apple TV.

Jason Fitzpatrick Nov 4th, 2015

How to Add a Third Party Game Controller to Your Apple TV

Let’s face it, gaming with a TV remote is mostly a novelty and frustrating for anything more complex than simple games. If you want to unlock the gaming potential of your shiny new Apple TV you need to pair a real game contr…

Jason Fitzpatrick Nov 3rd, 2015

How to Set Up and Configure Your Apple TV

The setup process for the Apple TV is pretty user friendly but that doesn’t mean a walk through and some helpful configuration tips aren’t in order. Whether you’re setting yours up right now or considering purchasing one, fol…

Jason Fitzpatrick Nov 2nd, 2015

How to Set up Apple TV to Play Your Personal iTunes Library

If you already have a lot of music and home videos in your iTunes library, you can easily stream it all to your Apple TV, and thus whatever output sources to which it is connected.

Matt Klein Jun 18th, 2015

How to Rearrange, Add, and Remove Channels on Apple TV

When you first use your Apple TV, you’ll notice there are a lot of channel tiles on its main menu. If you want to change things up however, you can rearrange, add, and even remove them to better suit your tastes….

Matt Klein Jun 1st, 2015

How to Use Your iCloud Photos as Your Apple TV’s Screen Saver

With Apple TV, you have ability to log into iCloud so you can view your photos stored there. It’s easy then to use these photos as your screen saver or a slideshow, which you can then proudly display on your TV….

Matt Klein May 28th, 2015

Is it a Good Time to Buy an Apple TV?

Among the many other announcements Apple recently made at its March 2015 event, was that they were dropping the price of their streaming Apple TV box by $30, from $99 to $69.

Matt Klein Mar 31st, 2015

How to Install Alternate Media Players on Your Apple TV (XBMC, Plex)

The Apple TV is one of the best media streamers on the market, but if you don’t buy into Apple’s ecosystem it lacks functionality. Here’s how to supercharge your Apple TV by installing alternate media players like XBMC an…

Justin Garrison Feb 21st, 2012

How to Jailbreak Your 2nd Generation Apple TV for Extra Functionality

Jailbreaking your iDevices allows for more options when it comes to software and usage. The Apple TV is no exception. Here’s how to jailbreak your second generation Apple TV so you can install software like XBMC, Plex, or aTV…

Justin Garrison Feb 20th, 2012

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