Change network settings on Apple TV
You can change the Wi-Fi network your Apple TV is connected to, or use network settings on Apple TV and an iPhone or iPad to join a captive Wi-Fi network (such as a hotel Wi-Fi network) that requires sign-in from a browser.
You can also use network settings to switch from a wired network to a wireless network without having to set up Apple TV again.
Change your Wi-Fi network on Apple TV
Go to Settings
on Apple TV.
Go to Network, then select Wi-Fi.
Tip: You can also press and hold
to open Control Center, then select
.
Choose a new Wi-Fi network from the list and follow the onscreen instructions to connect.
You can also select the current Wi-Fi network for additional configuration options.
Join a Wi-Fi network that requires a web browser to sign in
Many hotels and other institutions have captive Wi-Fi networks that require sign in from a web browser. Follow the instructions below to join a captive network on your Apple TV using an iPhone or iPad.
Go to Settings
on Apple TV.
Select Network.
If Apple TV detects a captive network, a screen appears with options.
Select Continue on iPhone or iPad.
On your iPhone or iPad, follow the onscreen instructions to enter the required information, such as username and password.
Some captive networks have time limits for staying connected. If your connection expires, follow the steps above again to reconnect.
Switch from a wired to a wireless network
If you initially set up Apple TV using a wired network, you can change to a wireless network without having to set up Apple TV again.
Disconnect the Ethernet cable from Apple TV.
Go to Settings
on Apple TV.
Select Network, then choose an available network.
Put Wi-Fi in low-power mode on Apple TV
When Apple TV is connected to the Internet with an Ethernet cable, you can put Wi-Fi in low-power mode to save energy.
Note: Ethernet is not available on Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) Wi-Fi.
Connect an Ethernet cable to Apple TV to switch from a wireless to wired network.
Go to Settings
on Apple TV.
Go to AirPlay & HomeKit, then turn off Peer-to-Peer Wireless.
Note: When peer-to-peer wireless is turned off, Wi-Fi remains in low-power mode until it is activated again by an AirPlay request from another device.