New Apple TV Issues: 5 Things to Consider

The new Apple TV offers a host of upgraded features and options, including the ability to run apps on your TV. While many things are going well for Apple TV 4 owners, there are some new Apple TV issues that need your attention.

If you’re considering buying a new Apple TV or have already bought the new Apple TV, these are the bugs, issues and issues that users have been talking about right after the release date.

After spending a weekend with the new Apple TV, there are a number of highlights that we may see Apple fix with software updates and app updates in the coming weeks or months.

With any new product, when a company fixes bugs, even a company the size of Apple, there will be bugs and issues that affect initial setup or use. We routinely see minor issues when a new iPhone arrives with a software update like iOS 9.1 or OS X El Capitan.

The new Apple TV problems arriving today are the ones the company can fix with new software updates. We may see other issues pop up after prolonged use, but this is an early look at what you need to know about new Apple TV issues.

New Apple TV Issues That Frustrating Users

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There are several new Apple TV issues and Apple TV 4 issues that are frustrating users who bought the new device. Some of these issues are caused by bugs, while others are caused by changes in how you can use Apple TV 3 and Apple TV 4. Here are a few of the new Apple TV issues we’ve heard of.

@gruber I managed to hack my new Apple TV remote in the course of infrared training, I think – with increasing complexity and increasing problems.

— Ian Hocking (@ian_hocking) November 2, 2015

Day 3 continues to have issues with the new apple TV and my library (over 1k titles). Hopefully an update can fix it. Won’t play or make siri calls

— James Emanuel Shapiro (@JamesatAlamo) November 1, 2015

Other Apple TV 4 issues include: unable to play iTunes purchases, causes a receiver to reboot, volume control issuesa various new Apple TV app issues and installation problems.

Apple Remote App and New Apple TV

There are some Apple TV 4 issues including the Remote app not working.

One of the biggest new Apple TV problems is that the official Apple remote app for iPhone and iPad is not controlling the new Apple TV 4.

This isn’t a deal breaker for everyone, but some users rely on this option to control Apple TV, which isn’t in the same area as the TV. The lack of this app also makes it problematic to enter complex passwords and other long lines of text.

It’s unclear whether Apple plans to develop the Apple Remote app for the new Apple TV.

Tell Apple Which Apple TV Issues to Fix

You can tell Apple what they need to fix instead of complaining on Twitter and Facebook.

if you are experiencing specific Apple TV issues or you really want the Apple Remote to control the Apple TV 4, Use this form to tell Apple what you want them to fix.

The Apple TV Feedback form allows users to request a feature or enhancement and report an Apple TV issue directly to Apple. This is a better way to get your voice heard than by tweeting or commenting on the Apple Remote app.

Fix Some New Apple TV Issues Yourself

You may need to do a new Apple TV factory reset to fix some issues.

With your new Apple TV, it’s possible to fix some Apple TV issues on your own without calling Apple or going to the Genius Bar.

Users who have problems with sound, video or power should check this out. guide from Apple To see if it will fix your problems.

A fairly common Apple TV 4 issue, will not work remotely, even out of the box. In this case, you may need to perform a Factory Restore. if you can’t use the remote to do a factory restore, you will need a USB Type-C cable and iTunes. When you connect the Apple TV 4 to your computer, you can use iTunes to factory reset it and hopefully the remote will start working.

Where to Get Help with New Apple TV Issues

Search for help with new Apple TV issues.

For users with more obscure new Apple TV issues or with a specific Apple TV 4 feature or app, there are places to get help.

Apple Discussion Forums include: Support forum for Apple TV and for one Apple TV App issues.

Another great place to seek help, MacRumors Apple TV forumhere you will find solutions and discussions about the new Apple TV.