4K ATV first generation problem: bluetooth on iPad won't zero in on ATV and can't add it as accessory to Homekit. Homepod added, no problem. Do not have the 8-digit number it keeps requesting available. Suggestions, options? Just reset the ATV from scratch and all apps working, regardless.
Exasperated after signing in and out all my devices/rebooting, just left my bluetooth-enabled iPad front-facing ATV for a long while. Eventually it finally recognized ATV and set up the Homekit. Maybe some network latency issue, but what I don't get is why it continuously failed to scan ATV when I zeroed in right on it from every angle. HomePod by comparison was a cinch.
Exasperated after signing in and out all my devices/rebooting, just left my bluetooth-enabled iPad front-facing ATV for a long while. Eventually it finally recognized ATV and set up the Homekit. Maybe some network latency issue, but what I don't get is why it continuously failed to scan ATV when I zeroed in right on it from every angle. HomePod by comparison was a cinch.
For HomeKit, the used Apple ID accounts must match. Then the Apple TV box would already be known to the Home app through iCloud. Just assign it to a room. That’s all there is to it.
Two-factor authentication may ask for a 6-digit number. That will be send to your “trusted device(s)”, e.g. iPhone, iPad, or Mac with the same Apple ID account. Without a trusted device, you can’t have two-factor authentication.
Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support
Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support
Apple ID logged in correctly on all devices, Home setup installed as "Living Room", Homepod installed successfully, Airplay on. All apps working. ATV "Finish Home Set Up" marked with red dot (1).
Next step: "Add This Apple TV to Your Home" screen on ATV. IPad with bluetooth enabled still won't recognize ATV with scan.
I’m glad that you got it working now.
Can't add Apple TV to Homekit
