If your Apple TV won’t connect to ethernet, it is likely that the problem lies within the router itself rather than your TV. One of the quickest and oftentimes, most effective methods of getting your ethernet connection running properly, is to reset your router.
As long as the Apple TV and i. Pad are both on the same network then it does not matter if you connect the Apple TV via ethernet or wi-fi. Once the Apple TV is on your network (wired or wireless) then it will be available to compatible devices on the network.
This begs the inquiry “Does the new Apple TV box break the Ethernet connection?”
In short, 11.2.5 does break ethernet connectivity. If you need the hard wire, do NOT upgrade until Apple fixes. I have this problem the only way I cure it is to reboot the router never happened on my old non 4K Apple TV box that was plugged in to the same Ethernet port.
It’s one or the other. To be clear, once you connect your router to the ethernet port on the apple. Tv the apple. Tv will switch off its wifi feature but STILL connect to your other devices connected to that router EVEN IF they are wifi or ethernet connected to that router. I Hope this helps.
How to fix Apple TV not connecting to WiFi?
Try to avoid physical obstructions in the path of your wireless signal, especially metal surfaces. For the best experience, connect your Apple TV directly to the modem with an Ethernet cable. After you restart each device, see if you still need help. Go to Settings > System and select Restart.
This begs the question “How does Apple TV connect to the Internet?”
Apple TV connects to Internet with either Wi-Fi or Ethernet. When you use an Ethernet cable, Apple TV automatically uses that connection instead of your Wi-Fi network. Apple TV might be able to join some education or business networks that use a profile.
It is already connected via ethernet not via Wi. Fi, and is functioning as it should. The new i. OS application — Apple TV Remote app — does not see this ethernet-connected Apple TV at the start of its setup process. It instructs the user that the Apple TV must be on the same Wi. Fi network as the i. Phone device that is running the Apple TV Remote app.
Do you need wi-fi to use Apple TV?
To use Apple TV, you need to have Internet access, and you’ll have to connect your Apple TV to your home Wi-Fi network or router via Ethernet cable. Connection to Wi-Fi is pretty easy as long as you know your Wi-Fi password.
Why can’t I watch movies or TV shows on Apple TV?
If your Apple TV connects to Wi-Fi but you can’t watch and stream movies or TV shows in the Apple TV app, find out what to do. Make sure that your Apple TV isn’t connected to an Ethernet cable — if you’re using an Ethernet cable, you won’t see the option to connect to Wi-Fi. Then go to Settings > Network.