Sometimes apps and channels stop working on your Apple TV and you’ll need to fix it. Here’s how to restart an Apple TV quickly.

What do you do if your Apple TV freezes up or the apps become buggy and unresponsive? If restarting an app doesn’t fix the problems, it’s a good idea to restart an Apple TV to fix the problem.

There are a few different methods to do this. One involves going through the user interface, another requires pressing buttons on your Siri remote, and finally, you can restart it by unplugging the power and plugging it back in.

We’ll show you how to restart an Apple TV using each of the methods mentioned above.

Several things can cause an Apple TV to act buggy or freeze up, however, an easy way to restart it to fix the issue is through the Apple TV user interface.

To restart an Apple TV via Settings:

When your Apple TV returns from the restart, it should typically function again. However, if your Apple TV is an older model, you’ll go to Settings > General > Restart instead to reboot your device.

Another way you can restart an Apple TV is to use your Apple TV remote.

To restart your Apple TV with a remote:

Even if you restart the device, it might still be experiencing issues. In that instance, it’s a good practice to completely power cycle the Apple TV. That means you unplug it from the wall or detach the power cord from the back.

To power cycle your Apple TV:

Power cycling your Apple TV will force the Apple TV operating system to reload and refresh without losing any settings. Hopefully, your Apple TV will work correctly after a power cycle reset.

Once you start experiencing sluggishness, app freezes, or other issues, using one of the methods above to restart your Apple TV is an excellent place to begin troubleshooting.

If that doesn’t work, you’ll need to consider resetting it. If you do this, you’ll lose all your data, including channels and apps you’ve installed over the years, so it’s worth trying a restart first.

It’s also worth noting that you can calibrate your Apple TV using your iPhone or, speaking of your iPhone, you can use it as a remote for Apple TV. If you’re invested in the Apple ecosystem and own other devices, check out how to restart or reset a HomePod Mini.

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

 Save my name and email and send me emails as new comments are made to this post.

Public profiles on Snapchat give you greater exposure and the chance to reach more users. Here's how to make a public profile...

If you need to transfer your Windows 11 product key or just need it to do a clean install of the OS,...

Backing up your data to the cloud via an automated service is critical. Backblaze is the solution I use and recommend. Here's...

Chrome does an excellent job of storing your browsing history, cache, and cookies to optimize your browser performance online. Hers's how to...

Buying in-store doesn't mean you have to pay higher prices. Thanks to price-matching guarantees, you can get online discounts while shopping in...

Copyright © 2007-2021 groovyPost™ LLC | All Rights Reserved