You can’t fully stop your iPhone or iPad from working as your Apple TV remote. But here are some steps you can take.
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Stay up-to-date on the latest Apple TV news and learn how to get the most out of your device with our comprehensive tutorials and guides. Discover new features, troubleshoot issues, and explore the best apps and games for your Apple TV.
How to run an Internet speed test on Apple TV
In this brief tutorial, we’ll walk you through the quick steps to check the download and upload speed of your Apple TV’s Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection.
5 ways to turn your Apple TV into a digital photo frame
Find out how to use your Apple TV and the connected television as a digital picture frame that shuffles through family pictures, company logo, or beautiful artwork. We’ll explain how to do this using built-in options or free third-party apps.
6 things to do before selling your Apple TV
Find out how to remove all photos, apps, music, Apple Account, and other personal information from your Apple TV before selling or giving it away. These tips also apply if you’re discarding your old Apple TV or sending it for recycling.
How to stop seeing the user profile selector screen on Apple TV
Apple TV shows the user profile selector screen every time you power it on or wake it up from a long sleep. If you find this an extra unnecessary step, turn off the “Choose Profile On Wake” option in tvOS 26 settings, as explained below.
How to fix “Apple TV app isn’t available right now” on Apple TV and other devices
Go through these effective troubleshooting tips if the TV app isn’t working on your Apple TV box or other television/streaming devices and throws errors like “Apple TV app isn’t available right now” or “Content Unavailable.”
How to pin music to the top of the Apple Music app
Learn how to use the new pin feature in the Music app on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV to stick your most loved songs, playlists, artists, and albums to the top of your music library for fast access.
How to install tvOS 26 beta or non-beta on your Apple TV
Learn how to download and install the tvOS 26 beta or non-beta on your Apple TV to experience all the latest features and the new Liquid Glass design.
How to set your Apple TV to download in-app and game data in the background
Learn how to set your Apple TV to automatically download in-app data and game assets before first launch, resulting in a smoother experience and fewer wait times.
tvOS 18.5: How to fix the annoying Dolby Atmos audio lag when your Apple TV is connected to AirPlay or Bluetooth speakers
Learn how to fix the annoying audio lag on your Apple TV for Dolby Atmos sound that you may experience when using AirPlay or Bluetooth-connected speakers.
How to set up and use iCloud Photos – a complete guide
Learn how to set up and use iCloud Photos to back up your pictures and videos to the cloud and synchronize them across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro, Windows PC, and the web.
How to see yourself on the television screen when using Karaoke on Apple TV
Learn how to broadcast your live video feed to the big screen using Apple TV while turning it into a karaoke machine to sing your favorite songs.