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Re: Apple TV prompt requires another Apple device

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Post by [deleted] » Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 10:19 PM UTC

messe wrote: post #5

Assuming you’re living in a country with decent consumer rights laws, I’d return the device to the seller. It’s no longer fit for purpose.

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Re: Apple TV prompt requires another Apple device

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Post by wincy » Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 10:19 PM UTC

denkmoon wrote: post #13

Karsteski wrote: post #10

Earlier quoted context omitted.

You're missing the point though. The device should be usable on its own. This is extremely anti-consumer, it doesn't matter if there's a simple solution

These devices are pointless "on their own". What would an Apple TV do without any external dependencies? Play the pre-loaded screen savers?

What? You can watch Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and do a ton of other things that absolutely don’t require an iOS or macOS device to activate it.

Re: Apple TV prompt requires another Apple device

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Post by ceejayoz » Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 10:20 PM UTC

riffraff wrote: post #4

Apple won't let you use "find my device" on airpods unless you have an iPhone either, iirc. Its shitty behavior, but sadly unsurprising.

I'm able to locate airpods via icloud.com using a web browser.

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Post by jackmott » Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 10:20 PM UTC

thought_alarm wrote: post #6

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Post by jdminhbg » Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 10:20 PM UTC

riffraff wrote: post #4

Apple won't let you use "find my device" on airpods unless you have an iPhone either, iirc. Its shitty behavior, but sadly unsurprising.

“Find My” depends on a custom chip iPhones have.

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Post by terrorOf » Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 10:22 PM UTC

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Post by [deleted] » Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 10:22 PM UTC

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Re: Apple TV prompt requires another Apple device

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Post by fortran77 » Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 10:23 PM UTC

tqkxzugoaupvwqr wrote: post #8

I saw the tweet and assumed it’s just an annoying prompt but doesn’t impede functionality. Does he say he can’t use the Apple TV?

It will pop up periodically, even in the middle of a movie.

Re: Apple TV prompt requires another Apple device

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Post by timr » Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 10:23 PM UTC

It's bigger than just this -- I have Apple devices, and I still can't get the message to go away. This is a bug. In general, upgrading to the latest TV OS has been a serious step backwards in terms of usability.

(I should note that clicking on the remote causes the annoying message to disappear, then repeat once, then goes away for...a day? Long enough to watch whatever I wanted to watch, anyway.)

Re: Apple TV prompt requires another Apple device

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Post by falcolas » Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 10:23 PM UTC

wincy wrote: post #22

denkmoon wrote: post #13

Earlier quoted context omitted.

These devices are pointless "on their own". What would an Apple TV do without any external dependencies? Play the pre-loaded screen savers?

What? You can watch Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and do a ton of other things that absolutely don’t require an iOS or macOS device to activate it.

Based on my last two experiences, you can't on Roku - you can't watch Netflix, Hulu, or Disney+.

Worse, you need a working payment method with Roku to use the device.

Personally, I find that a bit more egregious. EDIT Nevermind this last bit. I didn't see that the top level workaround... doesn't work around the issue.