Restart Apple TV

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If Apple TV isn’t responding, try restarting it.

Restart Apple TV. Do any of the following:

• Press and hold the and Home buttons until the Apple TV status light blinks rapidly.

• Disconnect Apple TV from the power outlet, wait five seconds, then reconnect it.

• In Settings , go to System and select Restart.

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