In this video we look at the Reset option on an Apple TV. Something that is useful to do in order to reset an Apple TV back to its factory defaults. Removing any accounts, applications and system configurations.
- From the Home Screen of your Apple TV, locate and select Settings.
- Next scroll down through the list of options and choose System.
- Within System under the subheading Maintenance, we have three options.
- Choose Reset.
- A popup window appears offering two reset options:
Note: A Reset will simply set the Apple TV back to factory defaults. While “Reset and Update” will reset the Apple TV, but also update the device to the latest version of its operating system. We would recommend using Reset and Update if your Apple TV is misbehaving, or if you plan to sell or give it away.
Reset and Update will take longer to complete as the latest version of the operating system has to be downloaded from the internet and then installed to the Apple TV before it restarts. If during the reset process your Apple TV becomes completely unresponsive or fails to restart, you can force a restore via iTunes or Finder in macOS.
Note: In order to fix an Apple TV with a corrupt operating system. You will need a computer running Windows and iTunes, along with a USB-C to USB Cable.
- Connect the Apple TV to your computer via a USB-C to USB Cable.
- Power up the Apple TV.
- On Windows open iTunes.
- After a short delay you should be presented with an Apple TV screen.
- Under the heading Software Version.. you should see a button called Restore Apple TV.
- Clicking Restore Apple TV will reinstall TVOS into your Apple TV.
Note: In order to fix an Apple TV with a corrupt operating system. You will need a computer running macOS and a USB-C to USB Cable.
- With MacOS, in the Finder window simply click on Restore Apple TV.
- Connect the Apple TV to your computer via a USB-C to USB Cable.
- Power up the Apple TV.
- From within MacOS, open Finder
- In the sidebar under the heading Locations you should see your Apple TV.
- Select it to display basic information about your Apple TV.
- Use the Restore Apple TV button to reinstall TVOS.
- mydoodads article – How to pair an PS4 Controller with an Apple TV.
- Apple support article – Reset Apple TV.
