How to change Wi-Fi networks on Apple TV

When I first moved into my house, my neighbor was generous enough to let me piggyback his Wi-Fi network until I was able to get mine hooked up. Even after I had set up my own internet connection, however, my Apple TV would occasionally switch back to my neighbor's, which caused problems with AirPlay and Home Sharing. I had to teach the Apple TV to forget his network and switch back over to my own. Here's how to do it.

How to change the Wi-Fi network for your Apple TV

1. Open the Settings app.

2. Select Network.

   

3. Select Wi-Fi.
4. Wait for nearby networks to appear.

5. Select a Wi-fi network.

   

6. Enter the password associated with the network.
7. Select Done.

8. Select OK.

   

How to manually enter a network on your Apple TV

1. Open the Settings app.

2. Select Network.

   

3. Select Wi-Fi.
4. Wait for nearby networks to appear.

5. Select Other.

   

6. Enter the name of the Wi-Fi network you want to join.
7. Select Done.
8. Enter the password associated with the network.
9. Select Done.

10. Select OK.

    

How to forget a network on your Apple TV

If you have access to a network that you don't want Apple TV to log into, you have your device forget it entirely.

1. Open the Settings app.

2. Select Network.

   

3. Select Wi-Fi.
4. Select the network you wish to forget.

5. Select Forget Network.

   

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