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. Then, join your network and check for software updates.
There’s no browser on Apple TV so you can’t pass through the authentication page from the hotel. I found a solution. I connected my Mac. Book Pro to the hotel network via ethernet, and used “internet sharing ” to share my connection via wifi.
, and i disagree. Yes, you can use Wi. Fi or ethernet network for streaming to your Apple TV, but if you want to stream Netflix or other internet content this network needs to have internet access. If you have a Netflix account on your i. Phone or i. Pad you can Airplay to the Apple TV without the ATV being connected to the internet.
But if you get a new router, or if you want to use the Apple TV somewhere else, then you will need to be able to connect it to a different network.
Why is my Apple TV still connected to Wi-Fi?
If your Apple TV was connected via Wi-fi, then all you did was connect the ethernet cable, you will still be on Wi-fi. You need to restart your Apple TV. Then it will detect your ethernet connection and turn off the Wi-fi.
Does Apple TV turn off WiFi when connected to 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.
What do I do if my Apple TV can’t connect?
If your Apple TV connects, you need to get help with your original Wi-Fi network. If your Apple TV can’t connect to any Wi-Fi networks, contact Apple Support. Make sure that your Wi-Fi router has the latest version of the firmware. If you’re using an Air. Port Base Station, learn how.
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.
Does the iPad connect to the Apple TV wirelessly?
, the i Pad connects to Apple TV wirelessly thouigh the Wifi network. Both should be connected to the same one for it to work. You could of course use a Wifi extender to increase the signal reception nar the TV. The Apple tv does need internet to work otherwise you can not get apps, music, or movies.