Whether you want to preserve a picture of your epic battlefield results or want to build an app walkthrough for your mother, the fourth-generation Apple TV has you covered: You can create both screenshots and video recordings using the set top box, a USB-C to USB cable, and your computer.
Note: You won't be able to use these commands or controls for any copyrighted or DRM-laden content; try to do so, and you'll just see a blank, black screen.
How to take a screenshot on the Apple TV
- Install Xcode from the Mac App Store.
- Connect your Apple TV to your Mac with a USB-C to USB cable.
- Open Xcode and go to the Window menu.
- Open the Devices window.
- Select your Apple TV.
- Click on the Take Screenshot button.
How to take a video on the Apple TV
- Connect your Apple TV to your Mac with a USB-C to USB cable.
- Open QuickTime Player.
- Go to File > New Movie Recording.
- Click on the down arrow next to the Record button.
- Select Apple TV under Camera and Microphone.
- Press Record.
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