Hi, Yes, the ATV 4 and ATV 4K are very accessible out of the box. I really like my 4. I read up some more at:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7533430?answerId=31449476022#31449476022 <https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7533430?answerId=31449476022#31449476022> and learned that it has to do with the short expiration time for the 2FA code. The expiration time is about 30 seconds, and if you're using the ATV remote to enter the username/password/2FA code, you're better than me if you can get it entered in less than 30 seconds. Essentially, the solution is to enter the Apple ID, and password, then leave the ATV waiting while you generate a new 2FA code. Use your iPhone or Mac to generate a new code, when that code is generated and presented, then you should be able to enter it within the 30 second time limit. If not, if you have a Bluetooth keyboard, pair it with the ATV and, if you're a fast typer, you might get it in on time. To generate the new code on your iPhone, go to Settings, Your Name, Password & Security, then down near the bottom of the screen, there's an item that reads "Get a Verification Code". Double-tap this and enter it on the ATV. HTH. I might give this a try some time later this week on my old ATV just for fun. This also should let you watch Star Trek tonight instead of falling asleep or throwing your beverage at the TV during the propaganda delivery. Later... Tim Kilburn Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Feb 5, 2019, at 13:00, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries <[email protected]> wrote: Maybe I should order a 4th. From what I understand, accessibility is much better out of the box. >From E.T.'s Keyboard... [email protected] Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 2/5/2019 11:56 AM, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries wrote: > Hi, > I had similar problems with the ATV 2. I just gave up as I already have a > ATV 4. the 2 was just for fun connected to a different speaker system. I > just use it for AirPlay music now and all is good. I'll probably just > mothball it soon and reconnect an old Airport Express for the AirPlay part of > things. > Later... > Tim Kilburn > Apple Teacher > (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) > Fort McMurray, AB Canada > On Feb 5, 2019, at 12:53, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries > <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> > wrote: > The ATV 3rd is no longer updated. I just realized that since I use 2FA, > that may be where I need to go. Well, I tried several times to enter a > verification code appended to my Apple ID password. Frustrated now. > Gonna be a long night. :/ > From E.T.'s Keyboard... > [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > Many believe that we have been visited > in the past. What if it were true? > On 2/5/2019 11:03 AM, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries wrote: >> Hi, >> Have you checked the ATV software is up to date? If it is, you may wish to >> do the reset so that everything is clean from the start. Yes, Star Trek is >> much preferred to the political ramblings that are likely tonight. >> Later... >> Tim Kilburn >> Apple Teacher >> (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) >> Fort McMurray, AB Canada >> On Feb 5, 2019, at 11:45, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries >> <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> I did not start over. I rebooted the iPhone and it seems good now. Tried >> restarting ATV. Not so good. Every time I try to sign in to turn on home >> sharing. I get it cannot find my Apple ID or the password is incorrect. I >> only have one Apple ID and everything is on the same wifi. I must get this >> going so I can watch Star Trek. I do NOT want to hear about any political >> nonsense which is going to ramp up tonight. (nasty grin) >> I could reset ATV but that means manually turning Voiceover on (ATV 3rd). >> And I am not certain that will work. Maybe? >> From E.T.'s Keyboard... >> [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >> <mailto:[email protected]> >> Many believe that we have been visited >> in the past. What if it were true? >> On 2/4/2019 2:40 PM, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries wrote: >>> Hi, >>> Normal 2FA behaviour would make you enter a six digit code that would be >>> automatically sent to one of your already approved devices. So, if your >>> iPhone is one of the approved devices, then when you attempt to sign in >>> with your Apple ID on the ATV, and it asks for Apple ID and password, it >>> usually sends a notification to the iPhone. If it is not doing this, then >>> it's possible that your ATV is still considered an approved device from >>> before, but I thought that it might do the 2FA thing again. I don't have >>> an ATV 3 anymore, but my ATV 2 did that, and my ATV 4 allows for the 2FA >>> separately. >>> It's possible I'm steering you down the wrong path. >>> Later... >>> Tim Kilburn >>> Apple Teacher >>> (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) >>> Fort McMurray, AB Canada >>> On Feb 4, 2019, at 15:29, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries >>> <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >>> <mailto:[email protected]> >>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>> Yes, I do. This is news to me. Which 6 digit code? I may have to reset >>> the password again because I just tried to sign into the iTunes and App >>> stores on the iPhone which I thought I already had done. >>> From E.T.'s Keyboard... >>> [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >>> <mailto:[email protected]> <mailto:[email protected]> >>> Many believe that we have been visited >>> in the past. What if it were true? >>> On 2/4/2019 1:39 PM, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries wrote: >>>> Hi, >>>> Do you use 2FA (Two Factor Authentication)? If so, on the ATV 3, I >>>> believe you need to append the six digit code to the end of your password. >>>> Later... >>>> Tim Kilburn >>>> Apple Teacher >>>> (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) >>>> Fort McMurray, AB Canada >>>> On Feb 4, 2019, at 12:41, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries >>>> <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >>>> <mailto:[email protected]> >>>> <mailto:[email protected]> >>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>> Another one related to the new Apple ID password. After signing out and >>>> then signing back into iTunes and iCloud with the new Apple ID password on >>>> the Mac and iPhone, I am unable to get home sharing to turn on again on >>>> the ATV 3rd. The message I get is that the ID and password do not match. >>>> On the ATV neither iCloud nor iTunes will accept my input.What am I >>>> overlooking? >>>> From E.T.'s Keyboard... >>>> [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >>>> <mailto:[email protected]> <mailto:[email protected]> >>>> <mailto:[email protected]> >>>> Many believe that we have been visited >>>> in the past. What if it were true? >>>> -- >>>> The following information is important for all members of the Mac >>>> Visionaries list. >>>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or >>>> if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the >>>> owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >>>> Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. 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